Howard Prairie Circuit
Oregon · West
About This Location
Howard Prairie Circuit is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This grassland habitat attracts Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Flicker, and Canada Jay 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
Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris
Townsend's Warbler
Setophaga townsendi
Red-naped Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus nuchalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Wild Turkey
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Mountain Chickadee
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Pacific Wren
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
Western Meadowlark
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
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Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
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Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
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