Sandy River Delta Park
Oregon · West
Easy
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Sandy River Delta Park is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Green-winged Teal among many others. The diverse terrain supports both resident specialties and Pacific Flyway migrants throughout the year.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Evening Grosbeak (Northwestern or type 1)
Hesperiphona vespertina
Red Crossbill (Douglas-fir or type 4)
Loxia curvirostra
Glaucous-winged Gull
Larus glaucescens
Short-billed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus
Canyon Wren
Catherpes mexicanus
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Western Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
Barn Swallow
Bushtit
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Northern House Wren
Bewick's Wren
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
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