Sauvie Island - Raccoon Point
Oregon · West
Challenging
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Sauvie Island - Raccoon Point is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Trumpeter Swan 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
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
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Tundra Swan
Northern Shoveler
Eurasian Wigeon
American Wigeon
Mallard
Sandhill Crane
Common Raven
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Northern Harrier
American Crow
Snow Goose
Downy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Birding Tips
- 1
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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