Sauvie Island
Oregon · West
Challenging
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Sauvie Island is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This coastal 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Redhead
Aythya americana
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Brandt's Cormorant
Urile penicillatus
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Sora
Porzana carolina
Black-crowned Night Heron
Nycticorax nycticorax
Greater White-fronted x Cackling Goose (hybrid)
Anser albifrons x Branta hutchinsii
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
Amenities
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