Vanport Wetlands
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Vanport Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Wood Duck 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
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Redhead
Aythya americana
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Brandt's Cormorant
Urile penicillatus
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Sora
Porzana carolina
Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Greater White-fronted x Cackling Goose (hybrid)
Anser albifrons x Branta hutchinsii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Bald Eagle
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
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