Broughton Beach
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
Free
Open daily, 5:00 AM - midnight
About This Location
Broughton Beach is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, and Common Goldeneye 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
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
Greater White-fronted x Cackling Goose (hybrid)
Anser albifrons x Branta hutchinsii
Townsend's Solitaire
Myadestes townsendi
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Common Goldeneye
Killdeer
Short-billed Gull
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Glaucous-winged Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Bald Eagle
American Crow
American Pipit
Song Sparrow
Mourning Dove
American Herring Gull
Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
Pied-billed Grebe
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
- 4
Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Smith and Bybee Wetlands
- Marine Drive Trail
- Government Island
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