Sauvie Island - Oak Island
Oregon · West
Challenging
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Sauvie Island - Oak Island is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Tundra Swan 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
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Tundra Swan
Mallard
Canvasback
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
European Starling
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
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.
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