Seaside Cove
Oregon · West
About This Location
Seaside Cove is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Harlequin Duck, Surf Scoter, and Black Oystercatcher 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
Marbled Murrelet
Brachyramphus marmoratus
Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Empidonax difficilis
Red Crossbill (Douglas-fir or type 4)
Loxia curvirostra
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Horned Puffin
Fratercula corniculata
Ancient Murrelet
Synthliboramphus antiquus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black Turnstone
Surfbird
Common Murre
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-winged Blackbird
Surf Scoter
Heermann's Gull
Western Gull
California Gull
Pelagic Cormorant
Bald Eagle
American Crow
Barn Swallow
White-crowned Sparrow
Sooty Grouse
Common Raven
Red Crossbill
Vaux's Swift
Rufous Hummingbird
Spotted Sandpiper
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
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