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
American Three-toed Woodpecker
Picoides dorsalis
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Evening Grosbeak (Sierra Nevada or type 2)
Hesperiphona vespertina
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Evening Grosbeak (Northwestern or type 1)
Hesperiphona vespertina
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Gadwall
Mallard
Canvasback
Ring-necked Duck
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Caspian Tern
Forster's Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Eared Grebe
Western Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
American Bittern
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Downy Woodpecker
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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