Wood River Wetland
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Wood River Wetland is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and river/riparian habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Ring-necked Duck among many others. The diverse terrain supports both resident specialties and Pacific Flyway migrants throughout the year.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Hammond's Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Bufflehead
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Mountain Chickadee
American Robin
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
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