Sunset Beach Recreation Area
Oregon · West
About This Location
Sunset Beach Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Sanderling, Western Gull, and Glaucous Gull 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
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Merlin (Taiga)
Falco columbarius
Lesser Goldfinch
Spinus psaltria
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Heermann's Gull
Larus heermanni
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
Long-billed Curlew
Numenius americanus
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Crow
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Bushtit
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Rufous Hummingbird
American Coot
Western Sandpiper
Western Gull
Northern Harrier
Downy Woodpecker
Western Bluebird
American Robin
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Canada Goose
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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