Sauvie Island
Oregon · West
About This Location
Sauvie Island is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Evening Grosbeak (Northwestern or type 1)
Hesperiphona vespertina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
Great Egret
Northern Flicker
Western Wood-Pewee
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Bewick's Wren
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Yellowthroat
Black-headed Grosbeak
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
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