Link River Trail
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Link River Trail is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, 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
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
Gadwall
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Barrow's Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
American Coot
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
American Robin
House Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Ring-billed Gull
Black-crowned Night Heron
Turkey Vulture
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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