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Oregon Cascades Birding Trail OREGON Cascades BIRDING TRAIL Primary Oregon Cascades Birding Trail Sponsors National Forest Foundation American Bird Conservancy Leupold East Cascade Bird Conservancy www.oregonbirdingtrails.org GLOSSARY Alpine – treeless region of high mountains, often referred to as tundra Oregon Cascades Birding Trail Bog – permanent wetland with peat as its base rather than soil If you like to watch birds you are part of the fastest growing outdoor recreational activity in the United States. The Clear-cut – area where the entire stand of trees was Oregon Cascades Birding Trail was created for people just like you! With nearly 200 sites along more than 1,000 removed in one cutting miles of scenic roadways, the Oregon Cascades Birding Trail offers outdoor adventure for birders of all skill and Conifer Forest – also called mixed conifer interest levels. From the snow-capped summit of Mt. Hood to the marshlands of the Klamath Basin, well over forest; containing any or all of the following: pine, 300 species of birds have occurred in the Oregon Cascades. fir, spruce, hemlock, Douglas-fir, cedar, yew, or larch; often bordered by subalpine above and pine or riparian This guide is your travel companion to explore the Oregon Cascades Birding Trail. Whether you live in Oregon or forest below. are visiting from out of state, the Oregon Cascades Birding Trail provides you the best opportunities for enjoying the birds and the beauty of the Cascade Mountains. For more information on the Oregon Cascades Birding Trail Developed Areas – towns, ranches, parks Welcomevisit our web site: www.oregonbirdingtrails.org. to... Marsh – ecosystem of more or less continuously waterlogged soil dominated by rushes, reeds, As you search for birds in the Cascades, explore the alpine meadows, picturesque lakes, mountain streams, cattails, and sedges, but without peat accumulation and dense conifer forests showcasing some of the largest trees on earth. Enjoy the birds and other wildlife, the as its base seasonal carpets of wildflowers, the towering volcanic peaks, and the beauty of this unique natural area. You Mature – usually defined in economic terms as a will find services and amenities in communities along the trail. Let residents and businesses know why you are forest that has reached harvest age visiting and that you support birding and bird conservation. Together, visitors, communities, and businesses are Mixed Forest – mix of deciduous and coniferous all stewards of Oregon’s wildlife and unique natural treasures. trees with a closed canopy Montane – zone of relatively moist, cool slopes What is a Birding Trail? below timberline, usually dominated by conifer trees Birding trails are self-guided auto tours that highlight selected sites for observing birds. The Oregon Cascades Old-Growth – forest that has not experienced Birding Trail links a network of observation sites and birding experiences by using existing roads, pull-offs, intense or widespread disturbance for many years parking areas, and walking trails to showcase birds in their natural habitats. You may also see other wildlife relative to the life spans of the dominant species such as deer, fish, and butterflies living amidst the beauty and wonder of Oregon’s natural landscapes. Portals – strategic locations where visitors can obtain current information about birds, the birding trail, and/or tourism facilities and amenities in the Birding Ethics local area Resident – species occurs year round The Oregon Birding Trails Working Group endorses the American Birding Association’s Principles of Birding Ethics Nesting – species occurs only during the spring (excerpted and summarized below from ABA web page www.aba.org/about/ethics.html). Everyone who enjoys and summer birds and birding must always respect wildlife, its environment, and the rights of others. In any conflict of interest Riparian – habitat associated with the bank or edge between birds and birders, the welfare of the birds and their environment comes first. of a watercourse, lake or other wetland ■ Keep well back from nests and nesting colonies, roosts, display areas, Structures – bridges, buildings, towers and important feeding sites. Subalpine – habitat zone just below treeline, usually ■ Use a blind or hide, and take advantage of natural cover when dominated by conifer trees observing birds. – grassland inundated with water ■ Do not feed or attempt to attract birds in the wild. Wet Meadow during part or most of the year ■ Stay on roads, trails, and paths where they exist; otherwise keep habitat disturbance to a minimum. Wetland – seasonally or permanently waterlogged habitat, including lakes, streams, bogs and marshes ■ Keep groups to a size that limits impact on the environment and others. Woodland – habitat with widely spaced large trees, the crowns of which do not form a canopy; often ■ Follow all laws, rules, and regulations governing use of separated by grass or shrubs roads and public areas. Adapted from Johnson and O’Neil, Wildlife-Habitat ■ Respect the rights of private property owners. Relationships in Oregon and Washington, Oregon State University Press, 2001. ■ Respect the interests, rights, and skills of fellow birders, as well as people participating in other legitimate outdoor activities. Western Tanager On the cover PHOTO BY U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Broken Top in the Three Sisters Wilderness. (PHOTO BY STEVE TERRILL) 1 101 5 Astoria Warrenton 30 Fort Clatsop National Memorial Seaside 26 84 W ASHINGTON Columbia River Gorge 26 National Scenic Area C O 84 L U M B I A R I V E R Hood 6 Troutdale River Mosier Cecil Cascade Rock Creek 74 Locks The Dalles Ione Beaverton Corbett Lost Lake Lexington Tigard Portland Sandy R iver Mt. Hood 19 Heppner 35 Oregon City Estacada 26 197 5 206 C la ck 224 Condon r am e a v Maupin i s Woodburn Riv R er e t t Molalla 97 e m a l l r i e v W 26 i Silverton R Shaniko Fossil s e Table of Contents Salem t u h c 46 s e 218 214 Warm D Welcome .................................................. 1 Springs Spray Indian Service Creek No Santiam bush R. rth River Breiten Reservation ohn Day R What is a Birding Trail .............................. 1 22 Detroit Warm J ive Kimberly Springs r 19 Detroit Res. Mt. Jefferson s toliu Ri Birding Ethics ........................................... 1 Albany e ve M r Madras Corvallis 22 Lake Billy Chinook Lebanon Glossary ................................................... 1 r S e Mitchell o Three Fingered Jack v ut i h S an R t s i e a Green Peter Res. t u m h 97 er c Complete Map of Trail .............................. 2 Riv s Brownsville e 26 20 D Crooked 12 6 River Sweet Mt. Washington Using the Guide ....................................... 3 Home Ca 12 6 lapo oia R Sisters Safety Issues and Passes ......................... 3 iver 12 6 McKenzie Bridge 20 Redmond 242 5 er Three East Cascade Bird Conservancy ............... 4 Riv 12 6 Sisters nzie McKe Cougar Res. Bend Mt. Hood Loop ......................................... 5 Eugene Springfield 20 372 19 M iddle Lookout Mt. Bachelor Mt. Jefferson Loop .................................... 9 F Point Res. ork Sunriver Wil lam ette Ri Newberry Three Sisters Loop .................................. 14 Cottage Grove ver National Vo lcanic Oakridge Waldo Lake Monument Crater Lake Loop .................................... 21 Wickiup Hills 58 Gold Davis er Lake Res. v La Pine Creek Lake i R Res. s Mt. McLoughlin Loop ............................ 25 e 97 t Diamond u Odell sc h Peak Lake De Little Birding Trail Checklist ............................ 29 Crescent Gilchrist 5 Lake Crescent 31 Oregon Birding Trails Working Group ...... 31 Steamboat Idleyld Park 13 8 Partners/Sponsors ................................. 31 iver Glide Umpqua R Roseburg Chemult Wagontire Diamond Mt. Thielsen Donations/Membership .......................... 31 Lake 13 8 Silver Silver Lake Lake 18 2810 River qua 230 Ump Crater Lake Foster Lake uth National Park 46 So Alkali Lake 227 Mt. Scott Canyonville Tiller River n 395 o s HARNEY m Summer i a l Rogue River 97 Wil Lake Prospect 62 0 25 Miles 62 Fort Klamath 0 25 KM Bluejoint Lake Lake Abert 5 Shady Cove The Oregon Cascades Birding Trail Agency Chiloquin Grants Butte Falls Lake Mt. Hood Loop Pass 234 Sprague R. Gold Eagle Point Mt. McLoughlin Rocky Valley Falls Mt. Jefferson Loop Hill Point Upper 140 Three Sisters Loop Klamath 140 395 Crater Lake Loop Medford Lake Crump Lake Mt. McLoughlin Loop 140 Klamath Falls Klamath Basin Birding Trail Ashland Drews Res. Lakeview 66 Midland 97 Klamath Basin Birding Trail continues into Northern California Using the Trail Guide and Maps Safety Issues and Required Passes This is your guide to the birds and Site Sponsors Seasonal Road Closures card orders only) or from vendors habitats of the Oregon Cascades Many sites have a site sponsor listed. Some Oregon Cascades Birding Trail across the state (www.oregonstate Birding Trail as well as other natural and This recognition is provided to agen- sites, especially those at higher eleva- parks.orgdayuse_permit_vendors.php). cultural points of interest. The Trail is cies, organizations, businesses, and tions, will be inaccessible in winter The Northwest Forest Pass is honored divided into 5 primary loops. For each individuals that provided financial due to the seasonal closure of access at Oregon State Parks in the Columbia loop, a master map indicates the main support to the Oregon Cascades Birding roads. Specific opening and closing River Gorge from Troutdale to the Twin roads that will guide you between sites. Trail. Site sponsorship does not imply dates of these routes usually depend on Tunnels entrances. We recommend you use a detailed road any responsibility for the site, rather it local weather conditions. Occasionally, Most developed campgrounds on map in conjunction with our maps and serves as a reminder of the significant four-season highways will close due to National Forest lands charge a fee for directions to assist you in getting to contributions of these entities.
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