Willamette Park

Oregon · West

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

March-May, September-November

About This Location

Willamette Park is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Anna's Hummingbird, and Bald Eagle 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

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/5/2026Eureka Rd1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

3/4/2026Ankeny NWR--Pintail Marsh1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

3/3/20264028–4032 Bellfountain Rd, Corvallis US-OR 44.52210, -123.337841 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

3/2/2026Eureka Rd1 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

3/1/2026Talking Water Gardens1 observed

Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

2/28/2026Willamette Park (Benton Co.)1 observed

Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

2/27/202633140 Highway 34 SE, Albany US-OR (44.5551,-123.0672)1 observed

Black-throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

2/27/2026Willamette Park (Benton Co.)1 observed

Tricolored Blackbird

Agelaius tricolor

2/26/202634195–34399 Tangent Dr, Tangent US-OR 44.54099, -123.020473 observed

Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

2/24/2026Creek Dr.4 observed

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

2/23/20261544 Main St Philomath1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

33/1/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

23/1/2026

Bald Eagle

13/1/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/1/2026

Northern Flicker

13/1/2026

Steller's Jay

23/1/2026

California Scrub-Jay

13/1/2026

American Crow

73/1/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

123/1/2026

Bushtit

103/1/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

23/1/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

23/1/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/1/2026

Brown Creeper

43/1/2026

Pacific Wren

13/1/2026

Bewick's Wren

73/1/2026

Western Bluebird

23/1/2026

American Robin

43/1/2026

Purple Finch

23/1/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

23/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Willamette Park for birding?
The best months to visit Willamette Park for birding are March-May, September-November. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Willamette Park?
Notable species at Willamette Park include Canada Goose, Anna's Hummingbird, Bald Eagle, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Willamette Park?
Birding at Willamette Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Willamette Park?
Willamette Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.