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100 101 ugged and largely undeveloped, the south coast of lures birders to a Reedsport 102 Rplace where wildlife seldom encounters people. The highest density of off- mpqua River 38 shore rocks and islands, habitat for 1.2 million nesting and protected as 103 part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, is seen along this stretch N. of the coast. The area identified as America’s Wild Rivers Coast begins in Port Tenmile Lake Orford and extends 101 miles south to Klamath, . This is a place where 101 106 eight of America’s most beautiful wild and scenic rivers tumble down through towering forests of Douglas-, Port Orford cedar, myrtlewood, and redwoods. 104

As these rivers flow to the Pacific Ocean, they pass through quiet, historic water- North Bend front towns with picturesque working ports, vibrant art communities, and more Cape Arago Lighthouse 105 parks per mile than anywhere in the country. The area is also home to the Siski- Coos you National Forest, which boasts habitats ranging from active sand dunes and 107-111 Bay tidally influenced estuaries to wind-swept headlands and ancient forests. Don’t miss the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve near Charles- ton with its 5,000 acres of saltwater marshes and mixed forest that attract 112 Coquille ork

Band-tailed Pigeon and Wrentit. In April and August Bandon Marsh National 113 th F

Coquille River 115 114 Nor Wildlife Refuge is a hotspot that attracts rare shorebirds in addition to providing Lighthouse Coquille River a feeding and resting stopover for thousands of migrating Pacific Golden-Plo- 116-119 42s ver, Dunlin and Whimbrel. A journey through the majestic old-growth trees of Bandon to hear Hermit Warbler and a scan of the open ocean for Myrtle Point Red-throated Loon and White-winged Scoter from Cape Sebastian can be part 42 Remote 120 Middle F of your memorable birding experience. ork

101 To Roseburg 121 99. Tahkenitch Dunes/ 100. Stowe Marsh/Smith South Lighthouse Powers 122 Threemile Lake Trails River Road Fork 123 Sixes From Hwy 101 in Reedsport, drive From Hwy 101 in Reedsport, drive N N 8 mi to MP 204, turn W (L) into and turn E(R) on Smith River Rd. Use e Tahkenitch Campground, and follow pullouts to view the mudflats and wet Port Orford signs to trailhead. pastures. Continue driving 6 mi, turn 124-132 A moderately difficult 6.5-mile loop R on South Smith River Rd, cross the ay 133 State Scenic Waterw trail begins in mature coniferous for- river, and access Stowe Marsh. est and meanders past Butterfly, El- During low tide the mudflats harbor bow, and Threemile Lakes on the way Greater Yellowlegs, Killdeer, Long- Rang to the ocean. Tahkenitch is a Native billed Dowitcher, and Great Blue MountainsKlamath American term for “many-armed”; Heron. In summer, Purple Martin use which refers to the lake fingers. nest boxes on the old pilings. Stowe ver Watch for Rufous Hummingbird, Vio- Marsh abounds with waterfowl fall- 134 Ri ue 138 Rog let-green and Tree Swallow, Vaux’s spring. Marsh and Green Heron 137 Swift, Belted Kingfisher, Western Tan- are also common. 135 136 ager, Varied Thrush, Brown Creeper, 139 Gold Beach Olive-sided Flycatcher, Wrentit, Red EFGK Crossbill, Swainson’s Thrush, and Chestnut-backed Chickadee. Along 140 the beach look for Western . 141

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Cape Ferrelo 147 PHOTO BY: Wa PHOTO BY: 142 146 Pacific Wren 143 145 Brookings 144 148 149 28 To Crescent City 150 101. Umpqua Discovery Duck, Gadwall, and Goose. In through a shorepine forest, active Center spring and summer, watch for Red- sand dunes and deflation . From Hwy 101 in Reedsport, take winged Blackbird, Red-tailed Hawk, Fall-spring the open water has Buf- Hwy 38 E, turn L on 3rd St, then R on Northern Harrier, , Turkey flehead, Northern Pintail, American Water Ave, turn L on Riverfront Way, Vulture, Barn Swallow, Marsh Wren, Wigeon, Lesser Scaup, and Common and proceed to parking lot on L. Green Heron, and American Bittern. Merganser. Habitat around the lake The Center provides an Oregon During winter, White-tailed Kites and attracts White-tailed Kite, Northern “Tidewater Community” experience Canada Goose flocks are common Harrier, Violet-green Swallow, Downy for visitors of all ages. Interactive with an occasional Snow Goose. Woodpecker, Great Horned Owl, exhibits and programs illustrate how CEFG Great Egret and Hermit, Townsend’s, land, water, and people have shaped Black-throated Gray, Yellow, and Orange-crowned Warbler. The defla- each other over time. Walk the o m TU RE PHOTO GRA PHY.c boardwalk along the 103. John Dellenback Dunes tion plains can harbor Fox, Song and estuary to see Mallard, Belted King- Trail White-crowned Sparrow and occa- fisher, Double-crested Cormorant, From Hwy 101 in Reedsport, drive S sionally American Pipit. ySt ee l e NA Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle, 10 mi to MP 222.6, turn W (R) into ABCDEFG and Western, Glaucous-winged and trailhead parking lot. A moderate to difficult trail loops Sponsor: US Forest Service, Ring-billed Gull. In winter look for Siuslaw National Forest

Bufflehead, Common Loon, Surf Sco- through shorepine forest, open sand Terr PHOTO BY: ter, Greater Yellowlegs, and Western dunes, and deflation , 105. Millicoma Marsh Brown Pelican Sandpiper. culminating at a sandy beach. The From Hwy 101, on the south end of first part of the trail usually holds Coos Bay, turn E onto Coos River/Al- Hawk, and Black Phoebe. This is a CDEFG the most ; watch for Hermit legany Rd, go 1.1 mi and turn L on Thrush, Spotted , Song and good location to find species rarely D St, continue two blocks and turn R seen in Oregon during winter, such 102. Dean Creek Elk Viewing Dark-eyed Junco in winter, Western on 4th Ave, go 500 ft and turn R on Tanager, Wilson’s, Orange-crowned as Orange-crowned Warbler, Com- Area gravel road going downhill to small mon Yellowthroat, Marbled Godwit, From Hwy 101 in Reedsport, take and Yellow-rumped Warbler in sum- parking lot adjacent to a football and American Bittern. Spring and fall Hwy 38 E 3.5 mi to viewing area on mer, and Hutton’s Vireo and Wrentit field. migrants include Willow Flycatcher, R (S). year-round. The trailhead is located on the south- Pectoral Sandpiper, Short-billed A pastoral setting on the Umpqua ABCDEFG east side of the football field, keep left Dowitcher, and Lesser Yellowlegs. River contains a mosaic of verdant Sponsor: US Forest Service, at each fork to complete a one mile Western and Least Sandpiper, Dun- fields, woodlands, and . The Siuslaw National Forest loop. Wander through cattail marsh lin, Black Turnstone, Greater Yel- Bureau of Land Management has a and woodlands in late fall and winter lowlegs, Long-billed Dowitcher, and large viewing deck and interpretive 104. Bluebill Loop to find Swamp and White-throated Black-bellied Plover can be seen in panels to share the story of Roosevelt From Hwy 101 S, 2 mi N of North sparrow with the occasional Clay- the bay. At dawn and dusk watch for elk, 60 to 100 of which are resident. Bend, turn W (L) onto Trans-Pacific colored and Harris’ Sparrow. Other Barn Owl hunting over the extensive At the west end of the viewing area Ln, drive 1 mi, veer R with road, turn wintering species include: Yellow- saltmarsh. is a boardwalk overlooking a tidal R onto Horsefall Rd, go 1.5 mi, and rumped Warbler, Golden-crowned slough and freshwater wetlands used turn L into trailhead parking lot. Kinglet, Hutton’s Vireo, Varied and AEFGH by Mallard, Northern Pintail, Hooded A 1.2 mile loop trail takes visitors Hermit Thrush, Northern Shrike, Sponsor: Oregon Field Merganser, Green-winged Teal, Wood around a marshy seasonal lake and White-tailed Kite, Red-shouldered Ornithologists

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2929 106. Golden and Silver Falls Glaucous-winged, Mew, and oc- 109. and Steller’s and California sea lions. State Natural Area casionally Glaucous Gull. Scan the From Hwy 101 in North Bend, drive S The road ends at a scenic headland From Hwy 101 in Coos Bay, drive S, water of the bay for Pelagic, Brandt’s and follow signs to Charleston, turn long used by Native Americans, and turn L on Allegany/Coos River Hwy, and Double-crested Cormorant, W (R) onto Newmark St, go 3 mi, turn first sighted by Sir Francis Drakes’ drive 1 mi to dead end at D St, turn R. Horned, Red-necked, and Western L onto Empire Blvd/Cape Arago Hwy, expedition in the late 1500s. The Go 22.5 mi to parking lot; last 5 mi of Grebe, Common, Red-throated and and follow 9 mi to Shore Acres on L pristine rocky intertidal habitat at- road is graveled. Pacific Loon, Black, Surf and White- (W). tracts Harlequin Duck, Black Oyster- A hidden gem in the dense coastal winged Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Perched on rugged sandstone cliffs catcher, Pigeon Guillemot, Surfbird, forests of southwestern Oregon, Common Goldeneye, Greater Scaup, high above the ocean, this unique Black Turnstone, and Black, Surf and this area is hard to find, but worth and . birding area combines native Sitka White-winged Scoter, and an oc- the effort. -covered Oregon EFG forest with lushly planted casional Rock Sandpiper. From the myrtles shade the banks of Glenn formal gardens, once the grand es- viewing deck watch for Common and Silver Creeks, attracting Winter tate of pioneer timber baron Louis Murre, Marbled Murrelet, Pigeon Wren, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Simpson. The tailored grounds at- Guillemot, Western Grebe, and Pe- Coos Bay Golden-crowned Kinglet, Varied and Charleston tract Golden-crowned Kinglet, Cedar lagic and Brandt’s Cormorant. 107 go Waxwing, White-Crowned Sparrow, Swainson’s Thrush and Pacific-slope ra Hw ACEFG Flycatcher. Hike trails through sce- Cape A y Dark-eyed Junco, and Violet-green and Barn Swallow. Scan the coast- Sponsor: US Fish and Wildlife nic canyons to see American Dipper 108 d R Service s line for Black, Surf and White-winged l

at the base of either waterfall. Hike i v to the top of Golden Falls to get a 109 e Scoter, , and 111. South Slough National n D e Marbled Murrelet. Watch for migrat- raven’s eye view of the cascading v e Estuarine Research Reserve S South ing gray whales in December and water and giant old-growth and Slough From Hwy 101 in North Bend, drive S again in March. cedars. 110 and follow signs to Charleston, turn AC 111 ACDEFG W (R) onto Newmark St, go 3 mi, turn Sponsor: Oregon Coast Visitors Sponsor: Oregon Coast Visitors L onto Empire Blvd/Cape Arago Hwy, Association Association go5 mi, turn L onto Seven Devils Rd, go 4.5 mi to main entrance on L. 110. Cape Arago / South Slough protects nearly 5,000 108. Simpson Reef acres of mixed conifer forest, fresh From Hwy 101 in North Bend, go S From Hwy 101 in North Bend go S and saltwater marshes, and mud- and follow signs to Charleston, turn and follow signs to Charleston, turn flats. Walk through the woodlands W (R) onto Newmark St, go 3 mi, turn W (R) onto Newmark St, go 3 mi, turn to find Wrentit, , Band- L on Empire Blvd/Cape Arago Hwy, L on Empire Blvd/Cape Arago Hwy, tailed Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Spot- drive 7 mi to park. and drive 10 mi to park. ted Towhee, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Situated in one of the most scenic A must see on the south coast, Cape Song Sparrow, Violet-green Swallow, areas on coast, this park is worth a Arago overlooks Simpson Reef, the Rufous Hummingbird, Yellow-rumped quick stop as the sandy beach draws largest marine mammal haulout Warbler, Red Crossbill, Varied Thrush, y ne H o ffman Western, Glaucous-winged, Mew, in Oregon, featuring thousands of and Sharp-shinned Hawk. Take the Ring-billed and Bonaparte’s Gull and harbor and northern elephant seals, boardwalk near the water to see the towering sea cliffs provide pro- Greater Yellowlegs, Great Egret, Buf- tection from summer winds. In sum-

PHOTO BY: Wa PHOTO BY: flehead, Double-crested Cormorant, Anna’s hummingbird mer, Double-crested Cormorant nest Osprey, White-tailed Kite, and Bald in dead trees on a small offshore Eagle. The Interpretive Center offers island. In winter both Marbled and 107. Charleston Marina exhibits, educational programs, trail Ancient Murrelet can sometimes be guides, and checklists. From Hwy 101 in North Bend, drive S seen. A network of hiking trails con- and follow signs to Charleston. After nects Sunset Bay with nearby Shore ACEFG crossing the Charleston Bridge, turn Acres and Cape Arago. The trails R on Boat Basin Dr and continue to carry you through temperate rainfor- end parking by the Oregon Dept of 112. Bandon Dunes est and past ocean vistas; watch for From Hwy 101 in Bandon, drive N Fish and Wildlife, and walk the one- Black Oystercatcher, Surfbird, Black over the Coquille River Bridge, turn W lane road to the packing plant. Turnstone, Fox Sparrow, Hairy Wood- (L) at the A quick stop at the marina can be pecker, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, sign. rewarding, especially in fall and win- Steller’s Jay, and Winter Wren. Bandon Dunes is a public golf resort ter. The small sandy beach by ODFW that boasts 7 miles of hiking trails. and the fish packing facility is excel- ABCEFG Visitors must stop at main lodge to lent for gulls during winter including Sponsor: Oregon Parks and

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30 Raptors perch on the powerlines and Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Wrentit, snags: watch for White-tailed Kite, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Swainson’s American Kestrel, Merlin, Peregrine Thrush, Townsend’s Warbler, Spotted Falcon, and Red-shouldered Hawk. Towhee, and Pacific Slope Flycatch- Black Phoebe are abundant and er use the campground and woods. Great Egret and Cattle Egret (rare) Northern Harrier, White-tailed Kite, hunt the pastures. Peregrine Falcon, Merlin, Tree and Violet-green Swallow, and Savannah EFGK and White-crowned Sparrow use the fields and deflation plain habitat along 115. Bullards Beach with the occasional Lapland Longspur State Park and American Pipit in fall. From Hwy 101 in Bandon, drive N 2 miles and turn W (L) into park. ABCEFG PHOTO BY: Ro n G reen PHOTO BY: A large full-service park nestled in Sponsor: Oregon Parks and Chestnut-backed Chickadee shorepine forest, which protects from Recreation Department strong ocean breezes. 116. Bandon Marsh system. Birders please be attentive flehead, Green-winged Teal, Great A paved trail by the campground leads near golf courses to avoid disturbing Egret, Peregrine Falcon, Merlin, Bald to the beach and weaves through National Wildlife Refuge golfers. Habitats include shorepine Eagle, White-tailed Kite, Northern open, grassy fields and lowland forest. – Riverside Dr forest, freshwater lakes, vegetated Harrier, Sharp-shinned, Cooper’s, The historic Coquille River Lighthouse From Hwy 101 in Bandon, go 1.3 mi dunes, and deflation plains that sup- Red-shouldered, and Red-tailed is located at the end of the road, N, turn W on Riverside Dr, and go 0.6 port Savannah, White-crowned and Hawk. Winter songbirds include where the beach ends at the Coquille mi to parking on W (R) side. Golden-crowned Sparrow, Orange- Black Phoebe, Palm Warbler, Marsh River’s north jetty. At the beach watch The most expansive tidal salt marsh crowned warbler, Northern Harrier, Wren, Savannah Sparrow, Lapland for Sanderling and White-winged and within the Coquille River estuary is and Sharp-shinned Hawk. The Dune Longspur, and Western Meadow- Surf Scoter. Look along the Coquille a stopover for migrating shorebirds, Trail winds through a conservation lark. Summer brings clouds of Tree, River for Pelagic, Brandt’s, and Dou- which can be seen by the tens of area with a willow and alder wet- Violet-green, Barn, and Northern ble-crested Cormorant and Osprey. thousands during their peak in late land, large Port Orford cedars, and Rough-winged Swallow, and the oc- elevated dune ridges. Woodland spe- casional Vaux’s Swift. cies include: Wrentit, Swainson’s and Varied Thrush, Red-breasted Nut- CEFGKH hatch, Winter Wren, Pileated Wood- Sponsor: US Fish and Wildlife pecker, and Western Tanager. Mixed Service Gardiner, Reedsport, & Winchester Bay forests open to native meadows with 114. Coquille River Valley edges of manzanita and huckleberry From Hwy 101 in Bandon, drive N e are located in the heart of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation for Anna’s, Rufous, and Allen’s Hum- over the Coquille River Bridge, turn E mingbird, Bushtit, and Black Phoebe. WArea, which is famous for the tallest dunes in Oregon. More than 247 (R) onto North Bank Ln, and continue species of birds can be found in its 47 miles of ocean beaches, the Hooded Merganser, Wood Duck, 15 miles to Hwy 42 intersection. Turn Pied-billed Grebe, Osprey, Belted Umpqua River, 32 freshwater lakes, an abundance of streams, ponds and R towards Coquille and drive 5 mi marshes, estuaries and salt marshes, grasslands and lush coastal forest. Kingfisher, and Olive-sided Flycatcher following signs to Bandon. Take Hwy use the ponds and riparian areas. Hike the coastal trails of Tahkenitch Creek, Taylor Dunes, , 42 S back toward Bandon. and many others. North Bank Lane follows the Coquille ACEFGL . Explore the Dean Creek Elk Viewing area where numerous bird River, traversing flooded pastures and species reside along with a herd of approximately 100 Roosevelt Elk. small wetlands dense with alder and 113. Bandon Marsh . Walk miles of estuarine shoreline in and around Gardiner, willow. Fall to spring is the best time Reedsport and Winchester Bay. National Wildlife Refuge to drive this scenic loop. Use pullouts . View the large cormorant nesting grounds on Bolon Island. – Ni-les’tun Unit along the road to scan the river and From Hwy 101 in Bandon, drive N surrounding flooded pastures for . Reedsport/Winchester Bay over the Coquille River Bridge, turn E thousands of wintering waterfowl Chamber of Commerce (R) onto North Bank Ln, drive 1 mi and including Tundra Swan, Wood Duck, turn R into the paved viewing area. Gadwall, American and Eurasian Wi- 800-247-2155 Fresh and saltwater marshes and ri- geon, Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shov- parian areas make this an excellent eler, Northern Pintail, Green-winged birding location with high diversity. A Teal, and Hooded Merganser, Can- viewing deck offers a place to scan vasback, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser with a spotting scope for wigeon, Buf- Scaup, Bufflehead, and Ruddy Duck.

31 Bandon Marsh the headland. In winter find Common National Wildlife 120. Area of Criti- Bullards Refuge and Red-throated Loon, and West- cal Environmental Concern Beach 116 ern, Horned, and Red-necked Grebe. State Park From Hwy 101 in Bandon, drive S 9 Spring and fall migrations bring Red 115 mi, turn W (R) on Croft Lake Rd, go and Red-necked Phalarope, Pacific 1.5 mi, stay R at fork and proceed Loon, and Surf, Black, and White- 0.3 mi to first parking lot. When road 117 Coquille River Riverside Dr 2nd St winged Scoter. Look for Common is open, proceed 1 mi to boat ramp 1st St Murre, , Pigeon Guil- along narrow, gravel rd. lemot, Black Oystercatcher, Brown This shifting river mouth flows parallel Pelican, Caspian Tern, , to the Pacific Ocean and passes frag- 8th St and Pelagic and Brandt’s Cormorant, ile meadows, wetlands, and coastal as well as , sea lion, and and spruce forest. Pedestrians 118 rocky intertidal . 11th St can access all the trails and walk the ACEFGH one mile to the riverside year-round.

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Beach Beach Sponsor: US Fish and Wildlife BANDON Service spring and early summer to see common nesting species including: 119. Face Rock State Mourning Dove, Band-tailed Pigeon, Edna Ln Vaux’s Swift, Allen’s, Anna’s, and Ru- Face Rock Dr Scenic Viewpoint 119 Face From Hwy 101 in Bandon, turn W fous Hummingbird, Olive-sided and Rock (R) on 11th St, then S (L) onto Beach Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Western Edna Ln Loop Dr, and proceed to wayside en- Wood-Pewee, Hutton’s Vireo, Bushtit, trance on W (R). Bewick’s Wren, Swainson’s Thrush, April to early May and early Septem- tumultuous but full of birdlife. From From the Face Rock Viewpoint you Wrentit, Cedar Waxwing, Black- ber. The area is known for rarities the south jetty, watch for Surf, Black can see the area’s most famous off- throated Gray and Wilson’s Warbler, including Bar-tailed Godwit and Ruff. and White-winged Scoter, Common shore rock, which resembles a face and Western Tanager. Spring migra- Look for Black-bellied and Semipal- and Pacific Loon, Pelagic, Brandt’s, gazing skyward. Nearby are a series tion brings thousands of Aleutian mated Plover, Pacific and American and Double-crested Cormorant, of islands called “Cat and Kittens,” Cackling Goose along with Caspian Golden-Plover, Willet, Whimbrel, Brown Pelican, and Harlequin Duck. part of Oregon Islands National Wild- Tern, Bonaparte’s Gull, and tens of Long-billed Curlew, Marbled Godwit, In late April and again in early Sep- life Refuge. From the top of the bluff, thousands of shorebirds including Ruddy Turnstone, Western, Least, tember, walk east from the parking scan the ocean for Rhinoceros Auklet, Western and Least Sandpiper, Dun- Baird’s and Pectoral Sandpiper, Red- lot at low tide and scan the exposed White-winged and Surf Scoter, Pigeon lin, Black-bellied and Semipalmated necked Phalarope, Long- and Short- rocks for migrant Wandering Tattler, Guillemot, and Pelagic and Brandt’s Plover, dowitchers, yellowlegs, and billed Dowitcher, Dunlin, and Greater Rock Sandpiper, Ruddy and Black Cormorant. Tufted Puffin nest on Face Whimbrel. and Lesser Yellowlegs. Scan the trees Turnstone, Sanderling, Western and Rock. Black Turnstone, Black Oyster- ACEFGH around the marsh for Band-tailed Pi- Least Sandpiper, and Surfbird. Along catcher and Surfbird use the lower geon, Wrentit, and Chestnut-backed the beach, you can test your skills at Sponsor: Oregon Field portion of the rock. Hike the short trail Ornithologists Chickadee. Bald Eagle, Northern gull identification; regulars are Glau- leading to the beach and watch for Harrier, and Peregrine Falcon are cous-winged, Western, California, Sanderling and Western Gull. often seen. In winter, Canada Goose, Bonaparte’s, and Herring Gull. Watch Northern Pintail, Mallard, Green- for harbor seals swimming in the river. ACEFG winged Teal, and Bufflehead are Sponsor: Oregon Parks and abundant. CEFG Recreation Department CEFGH 118. Coquille Point Sponsor: Bandon Dunes Golf Resort From Hwy 101 in Bandon, turn W on 11th St and drive to parking lot at the 117. Coquille River South end of the road. Jetty A mainland unit of Oregon Islands From Hwy 101 in Bandon, turn N at National Wildlife Refuge, this spec- stoplight onto Fillmore, drive 1 block tacular viewpoint overlooks a series of and turn L onto First St. Drive 0.5 offshore rocks that provide habitat for mi, turn R onto Jetty Rd, and drive thousands of seabirds. A paved trail 0.6 mi to gravel parking lot at end winds over the headland, featuring of the road. interpretive panels about the area’s The waters between the Coquille Riv- wildlife and its rich Native American er’s north and south jetties are often history. Access the beach via stair- ways located on opposite sides of R ic h ar d C r o n b erg PHOTO BY: Ring-necked Duck 32 WILD RIVERS COAST TRAIL Port Orford to Brookings

121. Floras Lake/Boice and Western Grebe, Brandt’s, Pelag- Cope Park ic, and Double-crested Cormorant, From Hwy 101, 10 mi N of Port Or- Black, Surf, and White-winged Sco- ford, turn W on Floras Lake Loop Rd ter, , Pigeon Guille- and go 1 mi, then turn W on Floras mot, Marbled and Ancient Murrelet, Lake Rd, and go 1.4 mi. After road Rhinoceros Auklet, and occasionally veers L, turn R on Boice-Cope Rd, Sooty and Short-tailed Shearwater. drive 0.3 miles to park entrance. Park Look for a pair of Peregrine Falcon in lower lot for trail access. nesting on the Cape Blanco head- Scan the pastures on the north side land, and for flocks of Western Blue- of the road as you drive in for Tundra bird and American Pipit in the upper Swan in winter and Aleutian Cackling fields. Other birds include American Goose in April. Bring a scope to bird Kestrel and Aleutian Cackling Goose. at the lakeshore in fall and winter as ABCDEFGH waterfowl are abundant and include: Sponsor: Compass Rose Bed Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck, Greater and and Breakfast Lesser Scaup, American Wigeon, Pacific Wren Northern Pintail, Common Merganser, 123. Sixes River Estuary Western Grebe, Common Loon, with and Beaver Marsh a few Redhead, Canvasback, and From Hwy 101 in Port Orford, drive Eared and Horned Grebe some years. N 4 mi, turn W onto Cape Blanco Rd, There are two short trails to hike and drive 2 mi to State Park entrance. during late fall and winter it’s possible This site boasts the Historic Hughes to find Wilson’s Snipe, White-tailed House, tidepools, and elk viewing Kite, Swamp and Savannah Spar- opportunities in addition to outstand- row, and Lapland Longspur. Listen for ing birding. Along the way use pull American Bittern at the lake’s outlet. out to view Beaver Marsh. Midway Fall-winter the area north of Floras along the marsh the old corrals on Lake usually has American Pipit and the right provide parking. Begin Lapland Longspur. here by observing hundreds of nest- ABCDEFG ing Red-winged Blackbird as well Sponsor: Oregon Coast Visitors as swallows, Savannah and White- Association crowned Sparrow, or Lincoln’s Sparrow in winter. The marsh and 122. Cape Blanco Lighthouse open grasslands host an abundance From Hwy 101 in Port Orford, drive of Marsh Wren, Sora, Virginia Rail, N 4 mi, turn W onto Cape Blanco Rd, and Wilson’s Snipe. Green-winged drive 5 mi, and park at day-use area. Teal, American Wigeon, Great Egret, Cape Blanco is the westernmost Western and Least Sandpiper, phal- point in the state; the lighthouse is the southernmost in Oregon, and was the first to be outfitted with a first-order Fresnel lens in 1870. Near the lighthouse you can access miles of hiking trails that provide stunning tu re photo s.c o m ocean views and some woodland birding. Scope from the parking lot at the lighthouse gate for views of: Red-throated, Common, and Pacific

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33 124. Grassy Knob and along wetlands to see Great From Hwy 101 in Port Orford, drive Egret, Great Blue Heron, Mallard, N 4 miles and turn E on Grassy Knob Osprey, Bewick’s and Winter Wren, Rd, drive 7.7 mi on both paved and Chestnut-backed Chickadee, and gravel road to a barricaded parking Hairy Woodpecker. Nearby Paradise area. Walk up the road 0.4 mi to ac- Point Beach is a good location to cess trailhead. search near shore ocean waters for Explore misty temperate coastal Marbled Murrelet. rainforest replete with native plants 1 AEFGL and shrubs, along a short /3-mi trail. nurtures the fragrant Port Orford cedar, drooping 126. Port Orford Mill Pond with its characteristic twisting limbs in and Pinehurst Fishing Dock rare stands of old growth, with some From Hwy101 in Port Orford, turn W trunks exceeding six feet in diameter. on 18th St/Pinehurst Dr, drive 0.3 mi The pristine streams of the area sup- to parking area on L beyond the pond.

PHOTO BY: D o n Mu ns PHOTO BY: port active salmon runs. Within the Return to 18th and enter parking lot Black-crowned Night-Heron forest interior and in openings you across the street for the Pinehurst can see Anna’s Hummingbird, Pile- Fishing Dock. arope, and an occasional American fields for migrating Aleutian Cackling ated, Hairy and Downy Woodpeck- Scan the waters of these freshwa- Bittern also use the area. Raptors Goose. The forested areas are good er, Common Raven, Steller’s Jay, ter ponds for many species of duck include Red-shouldered Hawk, White- for Red Crossbill, Golden-crowned Bushtit, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, in winter and Wood Duck, Hooded tailed Kite, and Northern Harrier. Kinglet and Chestnut-backed Chick- Wrentit, Golden and Ruby-crowned Merganser, Pied-billed Grebe, Black Proceed another mile to a right turn adee. Northern Shrike is occasional- Kinglet, Fox Sparrow, Varied Thrush, Phoebes, and Great Blue Heron in signed Hughes House and hike the ly found in winter. While hiking the Yellow-rumped Warbler, Pine Siskin, summer. Dense vegetation at the trail to the beach. Large flocks of trails, please leave the gates as you and Hammond’s Flycatcher. banks of the Mill Pond provides op- American goldfinch feed in the this- found them. portunities for more reclusive wetland tle with Purple and House Finch. In A species like American Bittern. ABCEFGHK Sponsor: National Forest spring look for ACEFG and Western Bluebird and scan the Sponsor: Compass Rose Bed Foundation and Breakfast 125. Compass Rose 127. Port Orford Wetland Bed and Breakfast Interpretive Walkway 125 Paradise Point Rd From Hwy 101 at the northern city From Hwy 101 in Port Orford, turn W limit of Port Orford, turn W on Para- on 18th St, then L on Idaho St, then dise Point Rd, go 0.8 mi, turn R on L at sign for Walkway, and park on PORT Gull Rd, and turn into first driveway R shoulder. ORFORD on R. Address: 42497 Gull Rd. This short boardwalk with several Birders are welcome from dawn to viewing platforms provides access Garrison Lake dusk at this lovely private wildlife to a small freshwater wetland lush 19th St sanctuary. Old logging roads and with sedge and skunk cabbage. Bird 126 18th St game trails take you through forest this wetland oasis without getting 127

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34 Nighthawk. Take a short walk to the lagic Cormorant, Black Oystercatch- beach to see a wide variety of shore- er, Black Turnstone, Surfbird, Western birds. and Horned Grebe, and Marbled and Ancient Murrelet. Northern Fulmar AEFGJL can sometimes be seen around the docks in winter. Check around the 131. Port Orford Heads memorial for American Goldfinch, State Park Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Anna’s and o m TU RE PHOTO GRA PHY.c From Hwy 101S in Port Orford, turn Rufous Hummingbird, and White- W onto 9th St, then L on Port Orford crowned Sparrow. Winter storms can Hwy, and follow signs to park. blow seabirds such as Red Phalarope ySt ee l e NA Bring your spotting scope and plan and Ancient Murrelet into the harbor. on spending some time watching thousands of seabirds flying by dur- CEFGH ing migration. Common birds include PHOTO BY: Terr PHOTO BY: loons, Western and Glaucous-winged 133. Humbug Mountain Whimbrel Gull, Brandt’s, Pelagic and Double- State Park - Brush Creek crested Cormorant, Common Murre, From Hwy 101 in Port Orford, drive your feet wet and watch for Wood buttressed by forested cliffs is now and Pigeon Guillemot. Overlooking S 6 mi and turn R into parking lot at Duck, Virginia Rail, Sora, Red-winged popular with surfers and kayakers. the port area from the south trail is Brush Creek Picnic Area. Blackbird, Wilson’s Warbler, Northern Look for Western, Glaucous-winged, a good place to spot Marbled Mur- Brush Creek is an excellent spot to Flicker, Hairy Woodpecker, and an oc- California, and Heermann’s Gull, relet. In summer, Osprey hunt for fish watch American Dippers feeding in casional American Bittern. In summer Black Oystercatcher, Turkey Vulture, in Nellie’s Cove, and Peregrine Falcon the swift moving waters. Along the watch for Cedar Waxwing foraging on Mourning Dove, and harbor seals are regular. Explore the hiking trails creek banks, dense understory at- plentiful twinberry. and sea lions. Summer brings spec- to see Allen’s and Rufous Humming- tracts Orange-crowned, Wilson’s, tacular numbers of Brown Pelican. bird, Wrentit, Bushtit, Brown Creeper, Black-throated Gray and Townsend’s ACEFG Watch for migrating gray whales in Sponsor: Oregon Coast Magazine Pacific-slope Flycatcher, and Cedar Warbler. Near the beach many spe- December and again in March. Stop Waxwing. A resident black-tailed cies of gulls congregate including 128. Garrison Lake by the visitor center for additional in- deer population feeds in the park. Western, Glaucous-winged, Califor- From Hwy 101 in Port Orford, turn W formation, open daily. nia, Heermann’s and occasionally on 12th St, go 0.7 mi, and after dip, ACEFG ACEFGH Thayer’s, Herring and Mew Gull. Scan turn into parking lot on R. Sponsor: WildSpring Guest the ocean for Common, Pacific and Sponsor: WildSpring Guest Habitat A forested, many fingered lake that Habitat Red-throated Loon, Western, Red- can be birded from the boat ramp necked and Horned Grebe, Common but best results are from a canoe 130. WildSpring Guest Murre, and Pigeon Guillemot. On the or kayak. Scan the lake for Buffle- Habitat way to the beach in spring and sum- head, Wood Duck, Greater Scaup, From Hwy 101 in Port Orford across mer, stop under the Hwy 101 bridge Green Heron, and Osprey. In the from Battle Rock Park, take the N end to see a large colony of nesting Cliff nearby freshwater wetland look for of Cemetery Loop Rd, which veers off and Barn Swallow. The often mist- Red-winged Blackbird, Marsh Wren, at an oblique angle S from the Hwy. shrouded and mysterious Humbug Wrentit, Violet-green and Barn Swal- Drive 0.5 mi, turn R into Wildspring Mountain, rising to a towering 1,756 low, and the reclusive American Bit- R ic h ar d C r o n b erg PHOTO BY: Habitat. Park on L. Open to birders Audubon’s Yellow-rumped feet from the beach, dominates this tern, Virginia Rail, and Sora. Northern from 10am to 5pm. Call ahead for Warbler area of lush, forested hills. For a vig- Flicker, Yellow-rumped Warbler, and arrangements. orous hike to the summit, start from Red Crossbill are seen regularly. Stroll through a serene forest of 132. Port of Port Orford a second parking lot across the high- CEFGK 80-foot fir, myrtle, and spruce over- From Hwy 101 in Port Orford, fol- way, and ascend through old-growth Sponsor: Kalmiopsis Audubon looking the ocean. See and hear low signs to the Port of Port Orford, Sitka spruce and Douglas-fir. Watch Society birds like Pacific-slope Flycatcher, go 0.2 mi as you approach the port and listen for Swainson’s and Varied Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Gold- area, and park on R right across from Thrush, Winter Wren, Red-breasted 129. Battle Rock Beach en-crowned Kinglet, Swainson’s Fishermen’s Memorial. Nuthatch, Hermit and Wilson’s War- Thrush, Wrentit, Orange-crowned Watch fishing boats being lowered bler, and Pileated Woodpecker along From Hwy 101 in Port Orford, turn W and Hermit Warbler, Wilson’s War- into the water and hoisted back out at the way. Many of these species can into the Battle Rock Wayside on the bler, Spotted Towhee, Dark-eyed this uniquely compact working port. also be found at Brush Creek or by south side of town. Junco, and Purple Finch. An over- Bird life abounds in habitats which hiking a less challenging trail which The site of a bloody battle between night stay in one of the luxury guest include open-ocean, rocky shore, starts near the amphitheater. Native Americans and the first Eu- cabin suites gives you extra time to dense willow thickets, and sandy ABCEFG ropean-American settlers of Port explore the area and maybe glimpse beach. Watch for Common Murre, Orford, this stretch of sandy beach Sponsor: Oregon Coast Visitors a Northern Pygmy-Owl or Common Pigeon Guillemot, Brown Pelican, Pe- Association 35 Flicker, and Yellow-rumped Warbler. mi to Lobster Creek. Turn R on For- Where the creek joins the river are est Service Rd 090 and go 2.1 mi to waterfowl, Green Heron, Bald Eagle, trailhead on L. and nesting Osprey. After birding Visit some of the Northwest’s largest the bar, continue east on Jerry’s hardwoods and stately old growth Flat Road 1.2 mi to Jerry’s Flat, an trees as you hike an easy extensive area of scrub, brush, and 1-mile loop trail. Several of the oldest willows with river rock adjacent to trees show fire scars from ancient the Rogue River. Ring-billed Gull fires. If you visit in early summer the can often be seen in the river. Hut- native rhododendrons will be in full ton’s and Warbling Vireo, Yellow, Yellow-rumped, Black-throated Gray, bloom. Forest birds include Northern and Orange-crowned Warbler inhabit Pygmy-Owl, Varied Thrush, Steller’s y ne H o ffman the willows. Northern Shrike are oc- Jay, Winter Wren, Golden-crowned casional north of the river in winter. Kinglet, Hermit Warbler, Mountain If you wade across the river in sum- Quail, and Olive-sided Flycatcher. mer to the small island adjacent to PHOTO BY: Wa PHOTO BY: A Spotted Towhee the flat, there are nesting Willow Fly- Sponsor: National Forest catcher, Yellow-breasted Chat, and Foundation Vesper Sparrow. 134. Nesika Beach Bank from Indian Creek Cafe. 139. Rogue River Swallow Colony Hike the well-maintained trail sys- AEFG From Hwy 101 in Gold Beach, drive tem which meanders through wil- Mouth and Estuary N 8 mi and turn W on Nesika Rd at lows along the Rogue River out to 137. Rogue River Walk From Hwy 101 in Gold Beach, cross N north end of the Nesika Rd loop large gravel flats and levees of the From Hwy 101 in Gold Beach turn E the Rogue River and turn W into the (across from Ophir Rd). Take immedi- upper harbor area. Watch for Snowy on Jerry’s Flat Rd and proceed 4.7 Port of Gold Beach, go 0.1 mi, turn L ate R and head N on the Old Coast Egret, Great Blue Heron, Bufflehead, mi to trailhead located east of the on Harbor Rd for 0.2 miles, and turn Rd for 0.5 mi and park on shoulder Hutton’s and Warbling Vireo, and buildings at the Old Mill Site. R into the marina parking area. Scan where it dead ends. From there, walk Orange-crowned, Hermit, and Wil- A flat, easy 6 mi trail with benches the marina, and then continue W to S on the beach 0.5 mi to view colony. son’s Warbler. follows the south bank of the Rogue jetty overlook. The beach is not accessible during AEFG River weaving through willow thick- Popular with anglers and California high tide. ets, Myrtlewood groves, and over Sea Lions, this is where the Rogue Don’t miss seeing this active colony 136. Elephant Bar/ 11 bridges. Watch for Common and River and the Pacific meet to cre- of beautiful Bank Swallows from Jerry’s Flat Hooded Mergansers, Ruffed Grouse, ate habitat for waterbirds. Wander May to July. During the beach walk, From Hwy 101 in Gold Beach at the California Quail, Northern Flicker, along the waterfront and view Dou- watch the surf for White-winged and south end of the Rogue River Bridge, Pileated Woodpecker, Cassin’s and ble-crested and Pelagic Cormorant, Surf Scoter, Common Murre, Pelagic turn E on Jerry’s Flat Rd, and go 2.2 Warbling Vireo, Swainson’s Thrush, California, Thayer’s, Ring-billed and and Double-crested Cormorant, and mi to parking lot on L before Free- Black-throated Gray Warbler, and Western Gull, Black-legged Kittiwake, Sanderling. man Rock gravel operations. Wilson’s Warbler. Long-tailed Duck, Caspian Tern, Elephant Bar provides a graveled AEFG Snowy Egret, Osprey, Bald Eagle, EFGL ¼-mi rugged trail, which winds and Peregrine Falcon. Check the jetty rocks for Black Turnstone, Wander- 135. Indian Creek through a freshwater floodplain for- 138. Schrader Old est, a small creek and pond lined ing Tattler, Surfbird, and occasionally From Hwy 101 in Gold Beach at the Growth Trail Rock Sandpiper. south end of the Rogue River Bridge, with rich riparian habitat. As you walk through the cottonwood trees, watch From Hwy 101 in Gold Beach turn turn E on Jerry’s Flat Rd. Drive 0.7 E on Jerry’s Flat Rd and drive 11.2 CEFG mi and park in large lot on L across for Hairy Woodpecker, Northern

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36 143. Harris Beach area and out on the headland to State Park view ocean-going birds like Black From Hwy 101 in Brookings, drive Oystercatcher, Pelagic, Brant’s and 1.5 mi N, turn W into park entrance. Double-crested Cormorant, Common The access road, day-use area, trails Murre, Western Gull, Common Loon, and beaches provide beautiful views and Pigeon Guillemot. Along the way of the coastline and nearshore wa- you may discover Peregrine Falcon, ters. Goat Island, located just off- Savanna Sparrow, Black Phoebe, shore, is protected as part of Oregon Belted Kingfisher, and Wrentit in ad- Islands National Wildlife Refuge. dition to harbor seals and migrating Nesting seabirds include Leach’s gray whales. Storm-petrel, Common Murre, Pigeon ACEFG PHOTO BY: L o is M i ll er PHOTO BY: Guillemot, and Rhinoceros Auklet. Hooded Mergansers Sponsor: Kalmiopsis Audubon Look for Tufted Puffin April-August Society around the north end of the island 140. Cape Sebastian riparian forest, and fertile pasture where they nest. Scan the ocean for 145. State Park attract almost 200 species of birds. Marbled Murrelet, Brandt’s, Pelagic, Northern Harrier, American Kestrel, at North Fork From Hwy 101 in Gold Beach, drive and Double-crested Cormorant, Red- From Hwy 101 in Brookings, go S S 7 mi to MP 335, turn W at State and Peregrine Falcon are visible throated, Pacific, and Common Loon. along the river or in the open fields. and turn E following signs for N Bank Park sign, and follow 0.6 mi to park- A variety of gulls frequent the beach Chetco River Rd. Turn R at T to con- ing lot. Pied-billed Grebe, Great Egret, Marsh around the creek outlet. Along the Wren, Wrentit, Bufflehead, Greater tinue on N Bank Chetco River Rd. Go Cape Sebastian is often overlooked trails are Wrentit, Chestnut-backed 4.4 mi to Don Cameron Bridge and by tourists and offers birders a quiet and Lesser Scaup, and Ring-necked Chickadee, Townsend’s Warbler, Duck are regular. Golden Eagle is park in wide turnouts on road. sea watching experience from a strik- and Allen’s Hummingbird. Watch for This scenic area at the confluence ing vista overlooking the Pacific. Hike occasionally seen along this route. migrating gray whales in December The brushy areas along the roads are of the Chetco and North Fork Riv- the moderately difficult 1.5-mile trail and March and head down to the ers includes lush riparian vegetation through wind-blown Sitka spruce for- good for warblers, sparrows, rocky shore to explore the tidepools. and flycatchers. This site is also a and some scrub on a gravel bar. It est to access the cape, which over- is best birded by walking the gravel looks Hunters Island. Along the trail good spot for unusual and vagrant ABCEFGHK birds during spring and fall migration road serving a water intake facility find Hermit Thrush, Golden-crowned to the confluence. Watch for Snowy Kinglet, Red Crossbill, Chestnut- such as Say’s Phoebe, Horned Lark, 144. Chetco Point Bobolink, and Solitary Sandpiper. Egret, Green Heron, Black-crowned backed Chickadee and Wrentit. From From Hwy 101 in Brookings, turn W Night-Heron, Common Mergansers, the end of the cape, scan the ocean EFGKHL on Wharf St. Go 0.7 miles to park- Red-shouldered Hawk, Spotted for Pacific and Red-throated Loon, ing lot on L, adjacent to the sewage Sandpiper, Common Nighthawk, Western Grebe, Pelagic Cormorant, 142. treatment plant. Varied Thrush, Western Scrub-Jay, Surf and White-winged Scoter, Cali- Don’t miss this natural gem, allow- Black Phoebe, Willow Flycatcher, fornia and Western Gull, and Com- From Brookings, drive N 4.5 mi on Hwy 101 and turn W (L) into Lone ing a quiet retreat from the bustling Yellow-breasted Chat, Hutton’s Vireo, mon Murre. A large colony of Brandt’s industry of Brookings. This small and Bullock’s Oriole. Cormorant nest on Hunter’s Island. Ranch Beach State Wayside. The willows along the creek and coastal headland is replete with EFG A along the beach are home to a good rocky outcroppings, scrub-shrub, Sponsor: US Fish and Wildlife variety of birds. Rock a small beach, and wildflowers. Service Wren has been found in the rocks Walk the short trail past the picnic along the shoreline and Bobolink 141. Lower Pistol River along the hillside above the beach. BROOKINGS From Hwy 101 in Gold Beach, go S Harris Beach Near the creek look for Harlequin State Park 11 mi. After crossing the Pistol River Duck and Black Oystercatcher. The 143 Bridge, go 0.5 mi, turn E at Pistol hillside above the beach often has River Carpenterville Rd, go 0.1 mi to American Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawk, a T intersection. From the T, bird ½ and Northern Harrier. Offshore loons, mi S and again ½ mi N to the inter- grebes, scoters, and Common Murre section at the Old Pistol River store. are seen. In September use a scope Turn R and continue 2 miles for more to see Sooty Shearwater migrating. L o birding. w e r

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37 Purple Martin, House Wren, Western Bluebird, Swainson’s and Hermit 146. Gardner Ridge Road Thrush, Hermit, Black-throated Gray From Hwy 101 in Brookings, go S and MacGillivray’s Warblers, Western and turn E following signs for N Bank Tanager, Black-headed Grosbeak Chetco River Rd. Turn R at T to con- and Lazuli Bunting. tinue on N Bank Chetco River Rd, and go 4.5 miles to the intersection with EFGK Gardner Ridge Rd. Stop at a wide shoulder on the right 147. Redwood Nature Trail to look for Black Phoebe around the From Hwy 101 in Brookings turn E on barn, Western Scrub Jay and pos- North Bank Rd and go 7.3 mi to Loeb sible Chipping Sparrow. Travel up State Park on R. Gardner Ridge Road 3.5 miles to a A riverside nature trail begins here wide pullout on the right and begin and leads to the Redwood trail. Alter- birding an upland area with views of natively, continue on N Bank Chetco the . Best visited River Rd to parking area at Redwood trailhead on L. R ic h ar d C r o n b erg PHOTO BY: April to August, stop at numerous Western Bluebird pullouts to look for Allen’s Hum- Densely shaded by redwoods and mingbird, Mountain Quail, Blue and gnarled myrtlewoods, and blanket- Ruffed Grouse, Common Nighthawk, ed by maidenhair fern, this forested loop trail to see Western Tanager, cross the Chetco River and drive 5 Northern Pygmy-Owl, Band-tailed park is bordered by an oxbow of the Yellow-rumped Warbler, thrushes, mi to Winchuck River Rd. Turn E and Pigeon, Cassin’s and Warbling Vireo, Chetco River. Hike the easy 1.2-mile kinglets, and Steller’s Jay. The sec- go 1 mi to park at pullout overlooking tion along the river can also have Os- pasture and wetlands at MP 1 on R. prey, Belted Kingfisher, and Spotted Bird here and then continue another Sandpiper. 0.5 mi, turn R onto bridge leading to Peavine Rd/Forest Service Rd 1101, ABCEFG and follow this road until it ends at Sponsor: National Forest 4 mi. Foundation The area along the river is best bird- 148. Chetco River Mouth ed by car. The verdant pastures and From Hwy 101 in Brookings, go S, freshwater wetlands harbor Virgin- cross Chetco River Bridge, then turn ia Rail, Sora, Marsh Wren, Solitary W, and follow signs to the Port of Sandpiper, Snowy Egret, Great Blue Brookings. Go 0.9 mi, turn R on Boat Heron, Mallard, Northern Pintail, and Basin Rd and go 0.4 mi to parking American Wigeon. At the bridge look lot. for Black Phoebe, Belted Kingfisher, This busy marina is a great place to Spotted Sandpiper and Northern see Common and Pacific Loon, Cali- Rough-winged Swallow. Proceeding fornia and Western Gull, Pelagic and up the graveled Peavine Road look for Double-crested Cormorant, Marbled Allen’s Hummingbird, Pileated Wood- Murrelet, Surf Scoter, grebes, Rhi- pecker, Swainson’s Thrush, Lazuli noceros Auklet, Osprey, and occa- Bunting, Yellow-breasted Chat, Win- sionally Black-legged Kittiwakes ter Wren, and Olive-sided Flycatcher perched on the end of the north jetty. in the first half-mile. Farther along During low tide walk the levee and vireos, warblers, and six species of look for Black-crowned Night-Herons owl have been found. at dawn and dusk. Elegant Tern are EFGK occasional in August. BCEFGK 150. Oregon Redwood Trail From Hwy 101 in Brookings, drive S y ne H o ffman to Winchuck River Rd, and turn E (L), 149. Winchuck Ponds/ drive 2 mi to Forest Rd 1101, and Peavine Road turn R. After crossing the Winchuck From Hwy 101 in Brookings, go S,

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38 There are two loops on this trail of birds can be limited in this cathe- Families * Romance * Exploration * Luxury * Culture * Adventure system. The 1106 loop is 0.5 mile dral-like stand, the songs of Varied and wheelchair accessible; it winds Thrush, Black-throated Gray and Without the right tools, through a grove of majestic old- Hermit Warbler can be heard high growth redwood and Douglas-fir. The in the canopy as Winter Wrens move there’s a lot you won’t see. 1107 loop starts from the 1106 trail furtively through the understory. AAA Travel is the largest leisure travel organization in North and traverses into the upper Moser Barred Owl are occasional. America, with more travel resources, information and expertise Creek drainage to provide access than anyone else. So, when you identify your next vacation, tour to another grove of old-growth red- A or cruise, be sure to set your eyes on the very best. Call or visit your woods and Douglas-fir. While views Sponsor: National Forest AAA Travel Professional today and see what you may be missing. Foundation 1-800-529-3222 or visit us online at AAA.com

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