Nehalem Meadows
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Nehalem Meadows is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Mallard, and Green-winged Teal 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
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Setophaga nigrescens
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
American Coot
Killdeer
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Brewer's Blackbird
Green-winged Teal
Common Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Short-billed Gull
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
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