Eagle Ridge/Shoalwater Bay
Oregon · West
Challenging
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Eagle Ridge/Shoalwater Bay is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and mountain habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, 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
Surf Scoter
Melanitta perspicillata
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Black-necked Stilt
Himantopus mexicanus
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
Say's Phoebe
Steller's Jay
Mountain Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Pygmy Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Marsh Wren
Townsend's Solitaire
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
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