Sunset Beach Recreation Area
Oregon · West
Moderate
March-May, September-November
About This Location
Sunset Beach Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Sanderling, Western Gull, and Glaucous Gull 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
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Lesser Goldfinch
Spinus psaltria
Harris's Sparrow
Zonotrichia querula
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Band-tailed Pigeon
Patagioenas fasciata
Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x acuta
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Sanderling
Western Gull
Glaucous-winged Gull
Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
American Crow
Common Raven
Dunlin
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Lesser Scaup
Surf Scoter
Bufflehead
Short-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
California Gull
Iceland Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Bald Eagle
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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