Hood River mouth
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Hood River mouth is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Mallard, Lesser Scaup, and Bufflehead 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
Canyon Wren
Catherpes mexicanus
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Violet-green Swallow
Tachycineta thalassina
Hutton's Vireo
Vireo huttoni
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Band-tailed Pigeon
Patagioenas fasciata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
American Coot
Dunlin
Horned Grebe
Western Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Black-crowned Night Heron
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
American Dipper
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
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