Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
Free
Open daily, 5:00 AM - midnight
About This Location
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, and Common Merganser among many others. The diverse terrain supports both resident specialties and Pacific Flyway migrants throughout the year.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red Crossbill (Douglas-fir or type 4)
Loxia curvirostra
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Short-billed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted x Red-shafted)
Colaptes auratus
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Gadwall
Mallard
Anna's Hummingbird
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Downy Woodpecker
Western Wood-Pewee
Brown Creeper
Bewick's Wren
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
Spotted Towhee
Double-crested Cormorant
Belted Kingfisher
American Crow
Bushtit
Purple Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
- 4
Check tide tables before visiting — low tide exposes mudflats that attract the most shorebirds.
- 5
Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Sellwood Park
- Springwater Corridor Trail
- Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
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