Haystack Reservoir
Oregon · West
About This Location
Haystack Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Orange-crowned Warbler
Leiothlypis celata
Savannah Sparrow
Passerculus sandwichensis
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)
Anas crecca
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
Amenities
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