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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Heermann's Gull
Larus heermanni
Buller's Shearwater
Ardenna bulleri
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Ancient Murrelet
Synthliboramphus antiquus
Marbled Murrelet
Brachyramphus marmoratus
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snowy Plover
Red-necked Phalarope
Sanderling
Western Gull
American Crow
Barn Swallow
Cedar Waxwing
Band-tailed Pigeon
Spotted Sandpiper
California Gull
Turkey Vulture
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Western Flycatcher
Steller's Jay
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Pacific Wren
Birding Tips
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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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