Forest birding habitat

Wireless Road

Oregon · West

Habitat
ForestCoastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

March-May, September-November

About This Location

Wireless Road is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Tree Swallow, Cackling Goose, and Canada Goose among many others. The diverse terrain supports both resident specialties and Pacific Flyway migrants throughout the year.

Location

Loading map...

Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

4/17/20263735 Grand Ave, Astoria US-OR 46.19011, -123.801071 observed

Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)

Anas crecca

4/16/2026Astoria Airport puddles & pastures1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

4/12/2026Willapa NWR--Riekkola Unit1 observed

Merlin (Taiga)

Falco columbarius

4/11/2026Capps Road off Youngs River Rd1 observed

Black-throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

4/10/2026House of the Subtle Sun2 observed

Lesser Goldfinch

Spinus psaltria

4/9/2026Seaside home1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

4/7/2026Necanicum Estuary Natural History Park2 observed

Heermann's Gull

Larus heermanni

4/7/2026Fort Stevens SP--South Jetty/Parking Area C1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

4/7/2026Sunset Beach auto access to Peter Iredale wreck auto access linear survey1 observed

Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

4/7/2026Sunset Beach auto access to Peter Iredale wreck auto access linear survey1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cackling Goose

6004/17/2026

Northern Shoveler

24/17/2026

Gadwall

24/17/2026

Mallard

204/17/2026

Green-winged Teal

904/17/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

14/17/2026

Black-bellied Plover

504/17/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

34/17/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

404/17/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

184/17/2026

Dunlin

904/17/2026

Least Sandpiper

304/17/2026

Western Sandpiper

14/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

204/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/17/2026

Great Egret

14/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/17/2026

Bald Eagle

34/17/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/17/2026

Merlin

14/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Wireless Road for birding?
The best months to visit Wireless Road for birding are March-May, September-November. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Wireless Road?
Notable species at Wireless Road include Tree Swallow, Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall. The area supports forest, coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Wireless Road?
Birding at Wireless Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Wireless Road?
Wireless Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.