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44 45 18 To Salem 46 idal estuaries, long sandy beaches, and active sand dunes accented by a few 48 47 49 rocky outcroppings and coastal islands comprise the heart of the Coast. In- Lincoln City T 101 land the ’s 630,000 acres, in the Coast Range, have four 52 major rivers flowing through on their way to the Pacific Ocean. Explore Lincoln 50 51 City’s seven miles of beach and two large estuaries, scope the roiling waters of Siletz Bay 53 55 Boiler Bay for pelagic birds, or ascend Cape Foulweather for expansive ocean 54 views. At Newport’s , feel the frenzy of 56 one of the largest Common Murre nesting colonies on the coast. Drive the scenic 57 r 58 Road in winter to see all six species of grebes occurring in in Siletz Rive one location. Continue south to Seal Rock for and Harlequin 59 Depoe Bay Cape Foulweather Duck floating on the waves and Western Gull lining the coastal islands, and to 60 229 the south jetty of the Siuslaw River in Florence to glimpse flocks of Semipalmat- 61 ed Plover and Least and Western Sandpiper on migration. 62

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Newport 20 43. Knight Park 44. River Estuary Yaquina Bay Lighthouse From Hwy 101 in Lincoln City, drive From Hwy 101 in Lincoln City, drive 68-74 64 To ledo 66 N, cross the Salmon River Bridge and N 0.4 mi past the Hwy 18 overpass, 65 67 turn W (L) on Three Rocks Rd, drive cross the Salmon River Bridge, and r Yaq ve To Corvallis 2.4 mi, turn L into Knight Park. use pullouts to view marsh. uina Ri Knight Park provides a trailhead to Popular with anglers, this expansive 75 76 C explore the Preserve. site attracts many water birds and is Beaver reek Rd 77 Mid-tide is the best time to visit for worth a quick stop. Raptors include 78 water birds in this 2-acre park. Fall , Northern Harrier, and Seal Rock 79 to spring birds are cormorants, Great White-tailed Kite. Winter and spring Alsea Blue Heron, American Wigeon, Buf- bring Common Merganser, Buffle- Bay Waldport flehead, Common Goldeneye, Red- head, and Belted Kingfisher. Other 80-84 34 breasted Merganser, Sanderling, marsh birds are Marsh Wren, Com- To Corvallis Wilson’s Snipe, Belted Kingfisher, mon Yellowthroat, Song Sparrow, 101 Alsea and Western, Glaucous-winged, American Bittern, and Red-winged Rive Ring-billed, and California Gull. Tur- Blackbird. r key Vulture and Caspian Tern occur 85-87 EFGKH Yachats in summer. e Sponsor: Visitors 88 CEFGH Association Sponsor: Lincoln County 45. Road’s End State

Recreation Site Big Cr Rd From Hwy 101 in Lincoln City, turn N eek on Logan Rd, and drive 1 mi to park- Heceta Head Lighthouse 89 Rd 92 ing lot. k F N Oregon Coast Rang A surprisingly quiet retreat from 90 er pp busy Lincoln City, this wayside of- U 36 fers tidepools, a pebble beach, off- d rk R Fo h Mapleton shore islands, and a hidden cove. At rt No low tide, walk the short path to the 126 beach to see Western, Heermann’s, 91 126 Siuslaw River To Eugene Bonaparte’s, Mew, California, and Florence Herring Gull. During migration Whim- brel, Sanderling, Western and Least 94

95 Sweet Rd Creek Sweet Sandpiper, and Semipalmated Plover 93 can be seen feeding. 97 96 98 ACEFG PHOTO BY: Ric h a r d Cro n b e g PHOTO BY: Caspian Tern Sponsor: Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians 101 14

Winchester Bay Reedsport To Eugene/ Umpqua 38 Roseburg Lighthouse Clear Lake

To Coos Bay Elkton life from a hiking trail or better yet 49. East Devil’s Lake State Red-breasted Merganser, and at low from a canoe or kayak. As you glide Park/Rock Creek Marsh tide, Black Turnstone and Sanderling. by, watch for American Coot, Com- From Hwy 101 in Lincoln City, turn Rare winter visitors include Clark’s mon Loon, Bufflehead, Canvasback, Grebe, Barrow’s Goldeneye, and NE 14th St 46 E onto East Devil’s Lake Rd (Tanger Green-winged Teal, Pelagic Cormo- Outlets), drive 0.6 mi to pullout next Long-billed Curlew. Harbor seal ac- rant, Western Grebe and Bald Eagle. to marsh, scan for birds, then con- tively feed in the bay and haulout at Devils Lake The trees attract migrating Cedar tinue 1.5 mi and enter Park. the tip of Salishan spit. Devils Lake Waxwing and Swainson’s Thrush of- Rock Creek Marsh is a mix of dense 47 State Park CEFGH 48 ten in large flocks. willow and reed. Year-round look for 49 Sponsor: Inn at Spanish Head Devils Lake ABCEFG Virginia Rail, Sora, Killdeer, Wilson’s State Park Sponsor: Chinook Winds Casino Snipe, Marsh Wren, and Song Spar- 51. Josephine Young Park ke Rd Resort row, or listen for Barn Owl at dusk. From Hwy 101 in Lincoln City, drive S ls La evi E D In winter, hike through mixed conifer- to SW 62nd St, turn W (R). Drive 0.4 LINCOLN CITY 48. D River State ous forest beside a freshwater lake mi, turn W (R) on SW 65th St, drive Recreation Site and look for Pied-billed Grebe, Ring- 0.1 mi to end, and park in lot. 46. Spring Lake Open Space From Hwy 101 in Lincoln City, turn necked Duck, Gadwall, Ruddy Duck Walk to the sandy beach and then From Hwy 101 in Lincoln City, turn E E on SE 1st St just S of the D River and Green-winged Teal. In summer left around the point to the mouth of on NE 14th St, then after blinking light, bridge, and park. Bald Eagle, Osprey, Cooper’s and Drift Creek for Great Blue Heron all turn N on NE Port Ave to parking lot. Devil’s Lake is 680 acres and con- Sharp-shinned Hawk, Wood Duck, year and Great Egret in fall. From Several trails meander through this nects to the Pacific via the D River, Green Heron, and Vaux’s Swift are fall to spring scan south Siletz Bay at 25-acre young forest with small lake “the World’s Shortest.” Most noted regular. Occasional in migration are mid-tide to see Common and Pacific and creek. Deer are regular visitors for large concentrations of gulls at Pectoral Sandpiper, Greater Yellow- Loon, Western Grebe, Gadwall, Can- along with Northern Flicker, Bewick’s the mouth of the river, get ready for a legs, and Red Phalarope. vasback, Greater and Lesser Scaup, and Winter Wren, Black-headed challenge to identify Western, Glau- ACEFG Grosbeak, Purple Finch, Fox Spar- cous-winged, Thayer’s, California, LINCOLN Sponsor: Oregon Coast Visitors CITY row, Western Tanager, Swainson’s Ring-billed, and Bonaparte’s Gull plus Association Thrush, Wilson’s, Orange-crowned, a variety of hybrids. To access this and Yellow-rumped Warbler. Wood site you will have to cross Hwy 101. 50. Taft Waterfront Park Duck nest boxes circle the lake and The open space around the D River From Hwy 101 in Lincoln City, drive S are used annually. is protected; though no trails exist, and turn W (R) at light onto SW 51st you can meander through forested ACEFG St, drive 0.3 mi to end, and park. SW 52nd St wetlands, open marsh and scrub/ A small urban park providing views of 50 Sponsor: Audubon Society of shrub to view Spotted Sandpiper, Lincoln City Siletz Bay, Salishan Spit, and a san- Cedar Waxwing, Vaux’s Swift, White- dy beach. In summer when schools 47. Devil’s Lake State Park crowned Sparrow, Orange-crowned of baitfish enter the bay, thousands From Hwy 101 in Lincoln City, turn E Warbler, Belted Kingfisher, Common of Heermann’s and California Gull th Yellowthroat, and Purple Finch. on NE 6 St, drive to gravel parking join Caspian Tern and Western and Siletz Bay Ring-billed Gull. In winter, Herring, lot and wetland trailhead. ECFG Salishan Spit Thayer’s, Glaucous-winged, and Just minutes from downtown this Sponsor: Confederated Tribes of 62nd St Mew Gulls are regulars as are loons, 51 park allows visitors to watch wild- Siletz Indians 65th St grebes, scoters, Common Goldeneye,

BIRDING TIP

Sea watches on the Pacific Coast are best conducted in the

t u r e photo s.c om morning with the sun y ne H o ff m an at your back. BY: Kevin Sm i th na BY: PHOTO BY: L o is Mi ll e r PHOTO BY: Wa PHOTO BY: Tufted Puffins Parasitic Jaeger Snowy Plover

1515 Common Goldeneye, Surf Scoter, tumbling down a sheer cliff. Be on Red-breasted Merganser, Black-bel- the lookout for Olive-sided Flycatch- lied Plover, Dunlin, Western and Least er, Hairy Woodpecker, Winter Wren, Sandpiper. Spring and fall migration Wilson’s and Orange-crowned War- bring Semipalmated Plover, Whim- bler, Varied and Swainson’s Thrush, brel, yellowlegs, Black Turnstone, and Steller’s Jay. dowitchers and occasionally Marbled ACD Sponsor: National Forest Foundation 53. Kernville/ From Hwy 101 in Lincoln City, drive

y ne H o ff m an S, turn E (L) on Hwy 229 (just before PHOTO BY: T roy G u y PHOTO BY: Siletz River Bridge), and drive 0.6 mi Marbled Murrelet to park at pullout on S side of hwy next to river. Rd. Turn L, and go 0.8 mi to bridge, The levee trail leads to beach ac- PHOTO BY: Wa PHOTO BY: Brant Cannery Slough is the marsh to the turnaround. cess; along the way are expansive north where Blue-winged Teal are Use pullouts along the road to view views of Siletz Bay, Salishan Spit, Godwit, Wandering Tattler, and Red seen in spring. Fall migration can this Important Bird Area and Wild- and a sandy beach. Visit at mid-tide Knot. In summer Common Mergan- bring Spotted and Pectoral Sandpip- life Refuge for a variety of ducks, from fall to spring for the most water ser and Caspian Tern are frequent er and yellowlegs. Purple Martin nest Belted Kingfisher, Great Blue Heron, birds, though Great Blue Heron, Great with occasional Green Herons. in boxes on the pilings April-August. Cliff Swallow, Northern Harrier, Bald Egret, Western Gull, and Caspian Tern Pelagic and Double-crested Cormo- Eagle, Osprey, and Red-tailed Hawk. are regular in summer. Marsh Wren CEFGH rant perch on pilings. Winter-spring Listen for Savannah Sparrow, Marsh frequent the marsh grasses. Water- Sponsor: Audubon Society of look for Common Loon, Horned and Wren, Cedar Waxwing, Swainson’s fowl include Red-breasted Mergan- Lincoln City Western Grebe, Common Merganser, Thrush, Brown Creeper, Pacific-slope ser, American and Eurasian Wigeon, Bufflehead, and Belted Kingfisher. and Olive-sided Flycatcher.. Northern Pintail, and Bufflehead. In 52. Occasional species include Red- migration, scan shores at high tide From Hwy 101 in Lincoln City, drive throated Loon, Pied-billed Grebe, EFGHK for yellowlegs, Whimbrel, Long-billed S, turn E on Drift Creek Rd, then S and Gadwall. Curlew, Long-billed Dowitcher, Dun- on S. Drift Creek Rd, turn E on For- lin, Western and Least Sandpiper, and est Service road 17 and go 10 mi to KEFG 55. Salishan Nature Trails Sanderling. The east trail leads you parking lot and trailhead. Sponsor: Confederated Tribes of From Hwy 101 in Lincoln City, go S through mixed coniferous forest, past A 3-mile round trip on this Siletz Indians to MP 122.3 (Salishan Marketplace), a small creek, and around a pond well-maintained trail of moderate turn R, and park. Walk to trailhead where Pileated Woodpecker, White- difficulty passes through a narrow 54. Siletz Bay National to NW that starts behind shops. To crowned Sparrow, Cedar Waxwing, band of old-growth Douglas-fir for- Wildlife Refuge continue birding walk under the Hwy Western Tanager, Winter Wren, and est and over a 240-foot suspension From Hwy 101 in Lincoln City, drive 101 underpass, to trailhead near the Wilson’s warbler are common. bridge 100 feet above Drift Creek, S to MP 121, turn E (L) on Immonen golf tee-off. ACEFGH overlooking a horsetail type waterfall Rd, then 0.6 mi to Millport Slough Sponsor: Oregon Coast Magazine PHOTO BY: J oh n Wi ll ia m s PHOTO BY: p is h Ra m Pa PHOTO BY: Western Tanager Tufted Puffin 16 56. Fogarty Creek and Short-tailed Shearwaters, and State Park jaegers. December-February, notable From Hwy 101 in Depoe Bay, drive N species are Short-tailed Shearwater, 2 mi to park entrance on E side. and Black-legged Kittiwake. North- Where the creek and ocean meet, ern Fulmar, Harlequin Duck, Rock you’ll find ingredients for relaxing Sandpiper, Pomarine and Parasitic birding. Walk the paved trail and cross Jaegers are occasional. April-May, the wooden footbridge that arches species of special note include loons, through Sitka spruce, (shorepine,) Black-legged Kittiwake, Rhinoceros and alder forest to a small beach with Auklet, and Marbled Murrelet. rocky intertidal habitat. Watch for mi- ACEFG grant warblers in the spring including Sponsor: Yaquina Birders and Yellow-rumped, Wilson’s, Townsend’s, Naturalists Yellow, and Hermit. Year-round spe- cies include Winter Wren, Song 58. Depoe Bay Seawall and Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, Spotted Whale Watching Center Towhee, and Hairy Woodpecker. Use public parking on W side of Hwy Oregon’s first and finest resort. 101 in Depoe Bay. ACDEFG Enjoy a superior experience on the Oregon Coast. The “World’s Smallest Harbor”, open Sponsor: Chinook Winds Casino Indulge in a wide variety of superlative amenities that Resort ocean, and rocky intertidal habitat have made Salishan Spa & Golf Resort Oregon’s premiere provide excellent views of Surfbird, destination for more than forty years. Black and Ruddy Turnstone, and oc- casionally Rock Sandpiper in winter, Black Oystercatcher, Pelagic Cor- morant, and Pigeon Guillemot year- round. Get splashed with sea spray

t u r e photo s.c om while you watch resident gray whales from the seawall and visit the State Park’s Whale Watching Center. CEFG BY: Kevin Sm i th na BY: Sponsor: Oregon Parks and World-class golf is back. Enjoy Created by world-renowned spa Heermann's Gulls spectacular ocean views and improved designer Cary Collier, The Spa at Recreation Department playability on the Peter Jacobsen Salishan offers visitors the latest re-designed links-style course. restorative treatments in a peaceful 57. Boiler Bay State 59. Rocky Creek State and elegant sanctuary. Scenic Viewpoint Scenic Viewpoint From Hwy 101 in Depoe Bay, go N From Hwy 101 in Newport, drive N to parking lot at Boiler Bay on W side 10 mi and turn W (L) into parking lot. of Hwy. This small oceanfront park is nestled A rugged, basalt-rimmed bay creates on a forested bluff overlooking sandy a great spot to watch wild surf action beach and rocky shores. It is an of- and California gray whale migration ficial “Whale Watching Spoken Here” in December and March. This is the site and a great point for watching premier sea-watch site on the coast. seabirds like Common Murre, Pi- From classic The Shops at Salishan offer a A spotting scope and experience are cuisine to one of the largest wine unique coastal shopping geon Guillemot, Common and Pacific cellars on the West Coast, a variety experience, featuring art and style helpful in identifying distant seabirds. Loon, Surf and White-winged Scoter, of dining experiences are yours distinctive to the Northwest. June-August bring Brown Pelican, Western and Horned Grebe, and for the tasting. Sooty Shearwater, Heermann’s Gull, Black Oystercatcher. Common Murre, Pigeon Guillemot, Marbled Murrelet, Rhinoceros Auklet, ACEFG and Black Oystercatcher, and irreg- Sponsor: Lincoln County ularly Sabine’s Gull, Cassin’s Auklet, and Tufted Puffin. September-Novem- 60. Cape Foulweather ber regular species include Sooty and and Otter Crest Loop Pink-footed Shearwater, Black-legged From Hwy 101 in Newport, go N 9.2 LODGING ~ SPA ~ DINING ~ GOLF ~ TENNIS Kittiwake, Marbled and Ancient Mur- mi and turn W (L) onto Otter Crest SHOPS & GALLERIES relet, and Rhinoceros Auklet; less Loop Rd; proceed using pullouts on Gleneden Beach • 1.800.452.2300 • salishan.com frequent are Northern Fulmar, Buller’s W side of road to scan surf and cliffs.

17 After about 2 mi at four-way stop, are in the nearby surf and Black Oys- out on R after yellow “S-Curves/35 proceed uphill to the parking lot on R. tercatchers may flock at high tide on MPH” sign. The prelude of views from the pull- the rocks. Black Turnstone and Surf- Walk west of the road to view ter- outs only hints at the expansive vista bird are common, and Rock Sandpip- restrial birds like Western Meadow- of open ocean and rocky cliffs that er are occasional. lark, Northern Shrike, Killdeer, and await visitors as they stand 500 feet vice Wilson’s Snipe, American Pipit and above sea level at the Cape. Keep CEFG Western Kingbird in spring. At low watch for migrating and resident gray Sponsor: Lincoln County tide a Bald Eagle is reliable on the pil- whale, and playful harbor seals year- 62. Beverly Beach ing near the middle of the Bend. round. In summer, look for passing Fall to spring are good for waterbirds Brown Pelican, Caspian Tern, and fly- State Park like American Wigeon, Canvasback, ing strings of Common Murre to see From Hwy 101 in Newport, drive 7 mi Common Goldeneye, Ruddy Duck, what they look like from nearly above N and turn E into park. Redheads, Surf and White-winged − a perspective not available at most This is a popular park with full ame- Scoters, and Red-breasted Mergan- sites. The cliff edges host nesting nities. It offers a convenient walkway vid p i tk in / us fis h & w l d ife se r ser. Red-necked and Eared Grebes Pelagic Cormorants, and produce that leads visitors to a long expanse are seen over deep water. From updrafts where Bald Eagle, Peregrine of sandy beach extending from Ya- October–November, this is the only quina Head to Otter Rock. Within the

Falcon, and Red-tailed Hawk soar, DA PHOTO BY: Yaquina Bay site where Red-breast- park is a coastal forest with giant, joined in winter by American Kestrel. Common Murre ed, Common and Hooded Merganser, wind-sculpted trees and nurse logs and all six species of grebes occur- EFG strung along pebbly Spencer Creek. ring in Oregon may be seen. At winter Sponsor: Lincoln County On the beach, look for Western and W (L), follow to parking lot by Light- house. low tides, Black Brant may graze on Heermann’s Gull, Common Loon, the exposed eelgrass beds. 61. Devil’s Punch Bowl and Brown Pelican flying by, and Multiple activities make this natural State Natural Area flocks of Sanderling, Whimbrel, and area and Globally Important Bird KH From Hwy 101 in Newport, drive 8 mi Western Sandpiper during migration. Area a must see destination. There is Sponsor: Yaquina Birders and N and take (W) L exit for Otter Rock, In the park and campground, expect a historic lighthouse, an interpretive Naturalists proceed to 1st St, turn W(L), and go .5 to see Pileated Woodpecker, Band- center, hiking trails, disabled acces- mi to parking lot at end. tailed Pigeon, Swainson’s Thrush, sible tidepools, and wildlife viewing 65. Yaquina Bay Road Surfers and storm watchers frequent Pacific-slope Flycatchers, Brown decks. Gray whales and harbor seals From Hwy 101 in Newport, go E on this unique geological site where the Creepers, Cedar Waxwing, Dark- are seen year-round, and one of the Hwy 20, turn R (S) on SE Moore Dr, mighty Pacific slams with a thunder- eyed Junco, White-crowned Spar- largest Common Murre colonies on go to end, turn L (E) on SE Bay Blvd/ ing roar into a hollow rock formation row, Northern Flycker and Wilson’s the coast is easily viewed. Other Yaquina Bay Rd. Drive 12 mi to end. shaped like a punch bowl. Popular Warbler. summer birds include Bald Eagle, Good stops are at Mileposts: 4, 5.1, with tidepoolers, whale watchers, and Black Oystercatcher, Brandt’s and 6.7, 7.1, 7.7, 8.8, 9.2 amateur geologists, the area attracts ABCEFG Pelagic Cormorant, Western Gull, Designated a scenic drive, birding Brown Pelican, Common Murre, Pi- Sponsor: Bureau of Land Brown Pelican, and Pigeon Guille- is very good along the entire length geon Guillemot, Heermann’s Gull, Management mot. December-February common of Yaquina Bay Road and best from birds include Red-necked and West- and Black Oystercatcher in summer. 63. Yaquina Head fall to spring. Stop at pullouts along Marbled Murrelet, Rhinoceros and ern Grebe, Common Loon, and Per- the way to view loons, grebes, ducks, Cassin’s Auklet, and Pacific Loon are Outstanding Natural Area egrine Falcon, and Marbled Murrelet and gulls. The small bridge just be- occasional. In winter, Harlequin Duck From Hwy 101 in Newport, drive N are occasional. fore MP 6.7 is a good place to search leaving town to Lighthouse Dr, turn ACDEFGH for perched gulls, Great Blue Heron, Sponsor: Bureau of Land Great Egret, and Green Heron or Management Snowy Egret. In winter, Dunlin, West- ern and Least Sandpiper, and Black 64. Sally’s Bend Turnstones may roost on wood rafts From Hwy 101 in Newport, go E at high tide. The abandoned Fowler’s on Hwy 20, turn R (S) on SE Moore Oyster site has pilings with nest boxes Dr, go to end, turn L (E) on SE Bay favored by western Purple Martins. At Blvd/Yaquina Bay Rd, turn R at large MP 8.8 and 9.2, walk the roadside to white “1702 Yaquina Bay Rd” sign, view the open valleys for White-tailed stop at pullouts while approaching Kite, Northern Harrier, and Red-tailed large green liquefied natural gas Hawk. Mourning Dove is occasional tank. Please do not park near gates in spring. Tide gates block passage y ne H o ff m an or walk around the gate for security of saltwater into each slough; on the reasons. After scanning the water freshwater side watch for Pied-billed here, return to Yaquina Bay Rd, turn Grebe, Wood Duck, Green-winged

PHOTO BY:Wa R (E), and drive around bend to pull- Teal, Northern Pintail, Hooded Mer- Fork-tailed Storm-petrel 18 Moore Dr Brown Pelican, Pelagic Cormorant, Scan the rocky waterline for Black Bay Blvd 20 Common Murre, and Pigeon Guil- Turnstone and Surfbird, occasionally lemot. In winter, vagrants include with Rock Sandpiper. At the “jaws” Bay Rd uina Yaq Yellow-billed Loon and Long-tailed of the jetty, pelagic birds like Black- Yaquina Bay Duck, and in the shorepine and twin- legged Kittiwakes can be spotted. State Park berry along the road and trails to the 68 64 beach are Townsend’s Warbler and CEFGH 71 Sponsor: Yaquina Birders and 70 73 Hermit Thrush. Summer birds include OSU Dr Naturalists Yaquina Bay Swainson’s Thrush, swallows, and 72 flycatchers. Elusive Wrentits may be 69 found throughout the year. 70. Port of Newport/

SW 26th St /South Jetty Public Fishing Pier South Beach ACEFGH From Hwy 101 S in Newport, take the

State Park Y Sponsor: City of Newport a first exit to W (R) after crossing the q u i NEWPORT n Yaquina Bay Bridge, follow around, a

B 69. South Jetty Yaquina Bay

a y cross under bridge, turn L into Rogue

From Hwy 101 S in Newport, take the R d first exit to W (R) after crossing the Brewery, and park at W end. Walk to 65 Fishing/Crabbing Pier. 74 Yaquina Bay Bridge; follow 0.2 mi, turn L (W) on to 26th St/South Jetty. Try your luck at fishing or crabbing Where the meets the on this busy pier while you watch the Pacific Ocean, sandy shores, an birds come and go. The pier is unique ganser, Ring-necked Duck, and rare- 67. Toledo Public Boat Launch extensive rock jetty, and adjacent for Yaquina Bay as it allows birders ly, Redhead. On the saltwater side in From Hwy 101, take Hwy 20 E to coastal sand dunes create an easy to be surrounded by water and the winter are Common Loon, Horned Toledo, turn S (R) on Bus 20 and birding experience with a variety environment of seabirds without and Western Grebe, Double-crested follow through town, turn R on Main of species. At the first pullout on getting seasick on a boat. In winter, Cormorant, Surf Scoter, and Western, St, merge onto Butler Bridge Rd, the right where a finger of rocks watch the channel for a Long-tailed Glaucous-winged, and Mew Gulls. drive 1.2 mi (pass paper mill), at a jut into the bay, watch for Common Duck or a Yellow-billed Loon. In sum- Summer brings California Gull and V-intersection go R on S. Bay Rd for and Pacific Loon and occasionally mer, Western Gull, Pigeon Guillemot, Caspian Tern. .45 mi, turn R into Port of Toledo Boat Yellow-billed Loon. Harlequin Duck and Pelagic Cormorant nest on the Launch. perch on the rocks at low tide and bridge. All three species of cormo- EFGHK rants roost on pilings by the bridge, Sponsor: Lincoln County Walk along the small wetland areas harbor seal haulout on the far end. on the far side of the parking lot and February-March, herring may spawn allowing study of their differences. 66. Depot Slough watch for Marsh Wren, Green Heron, in the eelgrass beds, which attracts CEFGH Interpretive Trail Black Phoebe and Song Sparrow. thousands of scoters and gulls. Pairs Sponsor: From Hwy 101, take Hwy 20 E to Great Egret and Great Blue Heron are of young Common Murre with their Toledo, turn S (R) on Bus 20, follow reliable in the shallow areas along attendant fathers are seen and heard 71. Perpetua Bank – through town, turn R on Main St, the bank. Fall-early spring Spot- calling to each other in the channel Pelagic Site merge onto Butler Bridge Rd, go .2 ted Sandpiper, Western and Horned July-August. In winter, look for Snow 40 Nautical mi WSW of Newport or mi, and turn R into parking lot. Grebe, all three cormorants, and Bald Bunting and longspur in the short 32 Nautical mi W of Yachats (44° Owned by the Port of Toledo, this trail Eagle are common. Least Sandpip- grass farther along the jetty, also 19.2’ N, 124° 52.2’ W). Reachable is a good vantage point to scan Depot er roost at high tide from fall-spring White-tailed Kite, Northern Harrier, only by ocean-going boat. Slough for Bufflehead, Western and on the downed wood floating by the and during irruption years Snowy Owl This zone of relatively shallow water Pied-billed Grebe, Common Mergan- boat launch. Continue driving down in the dunes south of the jetty. At the on the open ocean attracts pelag- ser, and Great Blue Heron. Access South. Bay Rd and scan the mudflats largest pullover on the right, where a ic birds that are rarely seen from the .25 mile trail at the far end of the for Greater Yellowlegs. “gull puddle” forms in the rainy sea- land. Best visited April to Septem- parking lot to walk along the slough CEFG son, you can sort through the resting ber for Black-footed, and Laysan and the open field. Spotted Sand- Sponsor: Toledo Chamber of gulls, looking for Glaucous, Herring, Albatross, Northern Fulmar, Sooty, piper is seen from fall-spring on the Commerce and Thayer’s among the Western and Buller’s, Pink-footed and Flesh-foot- rocks along the slough and the field Glaucous-winged Gulls and hybrids. ed Shearwater, as well as Fork-tailed has Western Meadowlark in winter. 68. Yaquina Bay State Park Storm-Petrel. Sometimes possible The trail ends at an elevated viewing From Hwy 101 S in Newport, turn to visit by joining a chartered fishing deck that is adjacent to an active Os- W (R) just before the Yaquina Bay cruise. For a schedule of profession- prey nesting platform. Bridge; follow to SW corner parking ally guided pelagic birding trips visit lot. http://thebirdguide.com/pelagics. AEFG A historic lighthouse and viewing t u r e photo s.c om Sponsor: Toledo Chamber of deck overlook the bay and ocean. L Commerce Sponsor: U.S. Fish and A spotting scope is helpful to view Wildlife Service birds in the channel. Summer brings Kevin Sm i th na Western Gull 19 Black-headed Grosbeak, Hutton’s ter can bring Great Egret, Common and Cassin’s Vireo, Great Horned Goldeneye, Northern Pintail, Buffle- Owl, Olive-sided Flycatcher, West- head, Greater Scaup, Surf and White- ern Wood-Pewee, Bushtit, Northern winged Scoter, Hooded Merganser, Pygmy-Owl, Purple Finch, Spotted and Red-breasted Merganser. River Towhee, Red Crossbill, Northern otter, nutria, and beaver are common. Flicker, Townsend’s, Wilson’s, and Orange-crowned Warbler, and Her- ACEFG mit, Varied, and Swainson’s Thrush. Sponsor: Yaquina Birders and Naturalists AEFG Sponsor: City of Newport 76. Happ Memorial Wetland and Lyon’s Pond 75. Ona Beach/Brian Booth From Hwy 101 in Newport, drive S State Park 8 mi and turn E (L) on North Beaver From Hwy. 101 in Newport, drive S 8 Creek Rd; drive 0.2 mi to pullout to mi to MP 148.9. Turn W (R) into State view Lyon’s Pond. Continue E 0.4 mi PHOTO BY: Ric h a r d Cro n b e g PHOTO BY: Surfbird Park to access the west side of the to pullout and view bulrush marsh. park, or to explore the inland side, Continue E to a row of alders on R turn E (L) on North Beaver Creek Rd and park in pullout. 72. Oregon Coast Aquarium during migration like Sage Thrasher, and take immediate R into parking Best viewed by car, the 78-acre From Hwy 101 in Newport, go S over Mountain Bluebird, and Say’s Phoe- area. freshwater marsh protected by The Yaquina Bay Bridge and follow signs be. On the mudflats in fall, waterfowl While approaching the Park, search Wetlands Conservancy is a quick to the Aquarium. Admission Fee. are abundant and Brant winter. Peak the tall trees and power lines for Bald stop for Belted Kingfisher, Red- The Aquarium is a destination not to shorebird migration is late April, Eagle and Red-shouldered Hawk. On winged Blackbird, Virginia Rail, Kill- be missed on the Oregon Coast. In- expect Dunlin, Western and Least the west side, Beaver Creek empties deer, Marsh Wren, Red-tailed and side a large open-air seabird aviary Sandpiper, Semipalmated Plover, into the Pacific Ocean and is flanked Sharp-shinned Hawk year-round. gives visitors close-up views of Tuft- Whimbrel, and Long-billed Curlew. by Sitka spruce and shore pine park- Fall-spring expect Northern Pintail, ed Puffin, Pigeon Guillemot, Common Caspian Tern and sometimes Elegant land and coastal brackish marsh. Ter- Green-winged Teal, and Wilson’s Murre, Black Oystercatcher, and Rhi- Tern are present in summer. Com- restrial birds abound in native shrub. Snipe; occasionally Merlin and White- noceros Auklet. A new outdoor exhib- mon birds of prey are Turkey Vulture, Residents include Steller’s Jay, tailed Kite are seen. Spring migrants it features Semipalmated Plover and Bald Eagle, White-tailed Kite, Pere- American Crow, Chestnut-backed include Cinnamon Teal, Greater the endangered Western Snowy Plo- grine Falcon, and Merlin. The Visitor Chickadee, Pacific and Bewick’s Yellowlegs, Spotted Sandpiper, and ver. An interpretive nature trail lined Center has a rocky intertidal touch Wren, Hairy Woodpecker and Brown Purple Martin. Common summer res- with meticulously landscaped native tank, interpretative displays, and a Creeper. Winter birds include Gold- idents are Wood Duck, Band-tailed flora overlooks the Yaquina Bay estu- nature-oriented bookstore. en-crowned Kinglet, Varied and Her- Pigeon, and Northern Rough-winged, ary providing views of Green Heron, ACEFGH mit Thrush, and Townsend’s Warbler. Tree, Violet-green, and Barn Swallow. Great Blue Heron, Killdeer, and Purple In summer watch for Violet-green Martin in summer. Sponsor: Yaquina Birders and EFGK Naturalists Swallow, Swainson’s Thrush, Hermit and Wilson’s Warbler, Cedar Wax- Sponsor: Audubon Society of ACDEFG Portland Sponsor: Oregon Coast 74. Mike Miller wing, and Purple Finch. Cross the Aquarium Educational Trail footbridge to the ocean to see gulls, From Hwy 101 S in Newport, cross Caspian Tern, migrating shorebirds, 73. Oregon State University the Yaquina Bay Bridge and drive 1.2 and Brown Pelican at the mouth of Hatfield Marine Science mi to turn E (L) onto SE 50th St (MP Beaver Creek. The east side of the Center Nature Trail 144), follow 0.2 mi to trailhead. park is coastal freshwater marsh From Hwy 101 S in Newport, take the A one-mile hilly loop trail meanders which experiences muted tidal in- fluence, surrounded by mature Sitka first exit to W (R) after crossing the through coniferous forest, freshwater spruce and western hemlock forest. Yaquina Bay Bridge, drive on SE OSU wetlands and native shrubs. In spring, The best experience for this is via Dr following signs for Center. Park at Wood Ducks, Hooded Mergansers, canoe or kayak. Use the boat launch E side of visitor center. and Wilson’s Snipe use the wetlands. from the parking lot on the east side All year the 1-mile trail bordering Osprey have nested on top of a snag of Highway 101 and watch for Pied- Yaquina Bay is popular with local for several years. Pileated Wood- billed Grebe, Green Heron, and Belt- birders. In winter, check bushes pecker visit, Red-breasted Sapsucker ed Kingfisher in summer. Spotted and pines for Palm Warbler and the and Downy Woodpecker have nested Sandpipers walk the river’s edge in fields for Savannah Sparrow. Fall in snags. Other birds along the trail spring and Virginia Rail skulk in the L o is Mi ll e r PHOTO BY: brings Western Meadowlark. These include Sharp-shinned Hawk, Brown dense vegetation. Fall and Win- Pelagic Cormorant grounds are well known for vagrants Creeper, Wrentit, Western Tanager,

20 munk, and Roosevelt , moun- 77. Beaver Creek State WALDPORT tain lions are seen and precautions 80 Natural Area d R should be taken. From Hwy 101 in Newport, drive S 8 ew Bayvi mi to MP 148.9. Turn E (L) on North A Alsea Bay Beaver Creek Rd, follow 1.2 mi to in- Sponsor: National Forest 82 terpretive center. Foundation 81 Bring boots or a boat to Beaver Creek to bird the trails or paddle the marsh. 79. Seal Rocks Five miles of hiking trails wind through From Hwy 101 in Seal Rock at MP seasonal wetlands, grasslands and 150.9, turn W into parking lot for coniferous and deciduous forest. Seal Rock State Park. After birding Year round you can see or hear Pine the park, return to Hwy 101 S to stop Siskin, Red Crossbill, Wrentit, Virginia at pullouts within 0.2 mi, with views 84 Rail, Ruffed Grouse and Marsh Wren. of the rocks and surf. In summer birds include Olive-sid- An abundance of wildlife can be seen ed and Pacific-slope Flycatcher, from this small but scenic State Park 34 Band-tailed Pigeon, Black-headed Wayside with a high density of off- Grosbeak, swallows, Warbling Vir- shore rocks and islands. The viewing WB Nelson State Recreation Site 83 eo, Western-wood Peewee, Rufous deck at the north end of the park Eckman Hummingbird and Western Tanager. has a good view of crashing waves Lake In fall and winter Fox Sparrow, Her- and offshore seabirds. Follow the mit Thrush, Townsend’s Warbler and trail through dense shorepine for- This quick pullout is unique as an es- ter Common Loons, Western Grebes, a wide variety of ducks can be seen. est and salal to an ADA-accessible tuarine birding site, as you view the and scoters. Cormorants and gulls viewing deck at the park’s south birds from 80 feet above. This gives nest under the bridge. ACEFG end. Brandt’s and Pelagic Cormorant a different perspective of diving birds nest on the columnar basalt cliffs of such as loons, grebes, cormorants, EFGH 78. Elephant Rock, which is crowned by and scoters, surface-feeding ducks Sponsor: Audubon Society of From Hwy 101 in Newport, drive S 8 nesting Western Gull. Pigeon Guille- such as Mallards and wigeon during Portland mi, turn E (L) on N. Beaver Creek Rd, mot nest in cliff burrows under the fall and winter. Continue along Bay- go 1 mi to a fork, veer L, and go 2.7 highway and can often be seen on 82. Port of Alsea view Rd to a pullout less than 0.1 From Hwy, 101 in Waldport, take Hwy mi to T-shaped junction, turn R on N. the water. Scan the waves fall-spring east of the intersection with South 34 E, turn N (L) on NE Broadway, turn Elkhorn Rd/USFS Road 51, drive cau- for Harlequin Duck, Black Scoter, Beaver Creek Rd to view Alsea Bay R on Port Ave, proceed to parking. tiously along rd with blind corners 5.8 loons and grebes. Seal Rock is a on the south and Bayview Pasture The Port of Alsea has built an ele- mi to a T-junction, turn L onto paved stopover for hundreds of Surfbirds on the north. In winter, Bayview Pas- vated viewing deck and interpretive USFS 50 for 1.4 mi, then fork R on in late July, with smaller flocks stay- ture is often used by shorebirds at panel showcasing the Alsea Bay graveled USFS 5087 for 3.8 mi to ing to winter on the rocks along with high tide and by Canada Goose and Important Bird Area. Walk along the trailhead. Black Turnstone, and occasionally American and Eurasian Wigeon with parking area to view the Bay east of An ancient forest and true wilderness Rock Sandpiper. Wandering Tattler occasional White-fronted Goose. the bridge in summer for Caspian experience with high canopy birds and Ruddy Turnstone occur in migra- Tern, Osprey, and Brown Pelican. awaits you in these Forest Service tion. The beach is best explored at EFGH Throughout the year Bald Eagle is lands. The trail is difficult hiking but low tide when tidepools are exposed; Sponsor: Lincoln County possible as are gulls. The area is most worth it as you ramble past wild beach access is via a moderately 81. Alsea Bridge productive fall-spring with Common coastal streams, moss-covered ma- steep trail from the south-viewing Loon, Western Grebe, Red-necked ples and giant Sitka spruce. Spring platform. North Wayside and summer bring Marbled Murrelet From Hwy 101, drive S towards Grebe, Horned Grebe, Canvasback, calls at dawn, Northern Pygmy, Spot- ACEFG Waldport, turn W (R) at MP 155.5 on ted and Barred Owl, Vaux’s Swift, Pi- Sponsor: Oregon Parks and Minor Park Rd, drive 0.5 mi to park- leated and Hairy Woodpecker, Ham- Recreation Department ing lot. mond’s and Pacific-Slope Flycatcher, Walk to viewing area and scan the Gray Jay, American Dipper, Brown 80. North Alsea Bay bay for harbor seals hauled out at Creeper, Western Tanager, Common From Hwy 101, drive S towards low tide on sand spit in the middle Raven, and Varied and Swainson’s Waldport to MP 155, turn E (L) on N of the bay. Also visible are Pigeon Thrush. Ruffed Grouse and Red Bayview Rd, drive 1.0 mi to the first, Guillemots and Common Murres Crossbill are occasional. Along with small pullout by Alsea Bay just past a in summer, Pelagic Cormorant and Douglas’ squirrel, Townsend’s chip- corner guardrail. Western Gull year round, and in win- p is h Ra m Pa PHOTO BY: White Crowned Sparrow

21 84. William P. Keady Wayside Smelt Sands State Recreation From Hwy 101 in Waldport, drive S Site to just before the Hwy skirts the Bay, 85 turn sharply N (R) onto SW Maple Street, and park. The City of Waldport’s gazebo and

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Bay mouth. Bald Eagle, Western w e i Gull, Glaucous-winged Gull, and V n a e Pelagic Cormorant are year-round. c Fall-spring, scan for Common O Loon, Horned Grebe, Surf Scoter, YACHATS White-winged Scoter, Red-breasted Yachats State 2nd St Merganser, and occasional Pacific Recreation Area Loon. Summer brings Brown Pelican, 86 Heermann’s Gull, Caspian Tern, Pi- geon Guillemot, and Common Murre. Yachats 87 Ocean Road Winter vagrants include Yellow-billed State Natural Loon and Long-tailed Duck. A sum- Site PHOTO BY: J oh n Wi ll ia m s PHOTO BY: mer rarity is Elegant Tern. Harbor Tree Swallow seals haulout on the North Spit and the sandbar near the bridge. Common Goldeneye, and Surf Scoter (R) onto Eckman Creek Rd, drive S CEFGH and occasional Red-throated Loon 0.5 mi (pulling over where appropri- Sponsor: Oregon Parks and Watch large ocean waves diminish as and Black Scoter. Winter vagrants in- ate), and turn W (R) on East Lakeside Recreation Department they enter Yachats Bay. On the ocean clude Yellow-billed Loon, Long-tailed Drive, pullover at S end of Eckman side, Western and Glaucous-winged Duck, and Barrow’s Goldeneye. A Lake, scan for birds then turn around 85. Smelt Sands State Gull, and Pelagic Cormorant are res- boat launch is available as are sever- and return to intersection of Eckman Recreation Site ident. Fall-spring, search for Surf, al docks for crabbing or fishing. Creek Road and Hwy 34, turn W (L), Drive S on Hwy 101 in N Yachats, White-winged, and Black Scoter, and pullover 0.2 mi at Eckman Slough turn W (R) onto Lemwick Ln at MP occasionally Black-legged Kittiwake. CEFGH between lake and Alsea Bay. 163.5, follow signs to park. Summer birds include Brown Pelican, Sponsor: Lincoln County This little gem offers great pullouts An excellent whale watching and Heermann’s Gull, Common Murre, 83. Eckman Lake and Slough on a quiet road encircling the lake photography viewpoint. A yearly surf Pigeon Guillemot, Marbled Murrelet, From Hwy 101 in Waldport, drive E and slough to view several distinct smelt run through rocky intertidal Rhinoceros Auklet, and vagrant An- on Hwy 34 for 2.3 mi, turn S (R) into habitats: freshwater lake, wetland, habitat onto a beach of coarse black cient Murrelet. Birds in the bay fall- W. B. Nelson State Recreation Site. and estuarine mudflats. The lake sand has declined in recent years. spring are American Wigeon and Her- After scanning lake, return to Hwy has open water and cattail marsh Hike the 0.75 mile historic 804 Trail. ring, Thayer’s, California, and Mew 34, turn E (R), drive 0.3 mi, turn S attracting abundant waterfowl and Throughout the year look for Black Gull. Watch for passing gray whales marsh birds such as Virginia Rail. Oystercatcher, Western Gull, and in December and again in March. Fall-spring, watch for Bufflehead, Glaucous-winged Gull. Fall-spring, CEFG Ring-necked Duck, Green-winged scan for Brandt’s and Pelagic Cormo- Sponsor: Oregon Parks and Teal, Pied-billed Grebe, Western rant, Surf and White-winged Scoter, Recreation Department Grebe, Common Loon, Wilson’s Black Turnstone, Surfbird, and oc- Snipe, and Red Phalarope. Cinna- casionally Harlequin Duck and Black 87. Yachats Ocean Road mon Teal, Greater Yellowlegs and Scoter. In summer, watch for passing State Natural Site dowitchers visit in migration. In sum- Brown Pelican. A spotting scope may From Hwy 101 S in Yachats, W (R) mer, the lake has Double-crested reveal distant seabirds like Northern onto Yachats Ocean Rd, use pullouts Cormorant, Wood Duck, and Osprey Fulmar, shearwaters, and jaegers. along the half-mile loop. and occasional Pied-billed Grebe.

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24 cave wall to the east to see Pigeon jetties attracts Surf Scoter, Common Guillemot and Rhinoceros Auklet Loon, Western Grebe, and occasion- raising young. This is the only known ally flocks of Sooty Shearwaters. site on the Pacific coast where Rhi- noceros Auklet is diurnal on their CDEFGHK breeding grounds. From the outside Sponsor: Port of Siuslaw viewing decks look for Double-crest- 92. PAWN Trail ed, Brandt’s, and Pelagic Cormorant From Hwy 101 in Florence, take Hwy along with Western Gull nesting on 126 1 mi to Forest Rd #5070/N Fork the mainland cliff face. A quick ocean Rd, turn L, go 12 mi, take L fork onto scan may turn up an occasional Tuft- Forest Rd #5084/Upper N Fork Rd, ed Puffin. veer R onto Forest Rd #653, cross BY: R oy W L ow e BY: river, and park at trailhead. Rufous Hummingbird CD Sponsor: Take a trip back in time on the PAWN Gull, Common Murre, Pigeon Guille- 89. Heceta Head Lighthouse trail, a short 1-mile loop through old- mot, Rhinoceros Auklet and Marbled 91. South Jetty growth Sitka spruce and western State Scenic Viewpoint hemlock forest dappled with big- Murrelet. Vagrants include Ancient From Hwy 101 in Florence, drive N Siuslaw River Murrelet. This is a good area for sea- From Hwy 101 in Florence, cross leafed maples and protected as part 13 mi to MP 178.9, and turn W into of Siuslaw National Forest. Listen on watching of pelagic seabirds with a park. Proceed to parking lot and trail- Siuslaw River Bridge and drive .5 mi spotting scope in the morning. Loon to S Jetty Rd, turn W (R), use pullouts early summer mornings for Marbled head to lighthouse. Murrelet returning from ocean fishing migration is visible in spring and fall, Cape Creek meets the Pacific Ocean to bird along this 6 mi stretch that and Sooty Shearwaters are common ends at the South Jetty. forays to nests in the forest canopy. near the parking lot and attracts hun- The area also has nesting Wilson’s during summer. This site also has dreds of Western Gull that bathe in The Siuslaw River empties into the access to sandy beaches of Yachats Pacific and meets sandy beach, Warbler, Hairy Woodpecker, Win- the water. A short but rigorous hike to ter Wren, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Bay. the historic lighthouse winds through rocky intertidal jetties, low-tide sand flats, and a deflation plain surround- Swainson’s Thrush, Brown Creeper EFG a wind-sculpted Sitka spruce forest, and Chestnut-backed Chickadee. rewarding you with close views of ed by willow thickets and seasonal Sponsor: Oregon Coast Visitors freshwater. During migration, flocks PAWN is an acronym for the four Association thousands of seabirds in spring and families who were instrumental in es- summer. Oregon Islands National of Black-bellied and Semipalmated Plover, American and Pacific Gold- tablishing a post office on the North 88. Cape Perpetua Wildlife Refuge lies within binocu- Fork Siuslaw River above Minerva in lar range and provides habitat for en-Plover, yellowlegs, dowitchers, Scenic Area Sanderling and Western, Least, the early 1900’s. From Hwy 101 in Yachats, drive S 2.5 Common Murre, Double-crested and Brandt’s Cormorant, Black Oys- Baird’s and occasionally Pectoral A mi, turn E (L) into Cape Perpetua Vis- Sandpiper can be seen. Northern itor Center. tercatcher, and Pigeon Guillemot. Sponsor: U.S. Forest Service/ On the hike to the lighthouse one Harrier and White-tailed Kite hunt Siuslaw National Forest A suite of habitats and activities await the perimeter. The water between the birders along this stretch of rocky might see Wrentit, Song and White- coastline and old-growth temperate crowned Sparrow, Red Crossbill, rainforest. From the visitor center, Swainson’s Thrush, and Wilson’s and plan a day filled with hiking, tidepool- Orange-crowned Warbler. Watch the ing, whale watching and excellent open sea for the occasional Short- birding. In summer, start with pre- tailed Shearwater, Black-legged Kit- dawn stake outs at the Cape Creek tiwake, and Caspian Tern. campground (1 mile north of Visitor ACD Center) for nesting Marbled Murrelet. Sponsor: Convention and Visitors Watch and listen for Hermit and Wil- Association of Lane County son’s Warbler, Wrentit, Black-headed Grosbeak, Gray Jay, Steller’s Jay, 90. Sea Lion Caves Rufous Hummingbird, Ruffed Grouse From Hwy 101 in Florence, drive N as you hike miles of trails through 11 mi to Sea Lion Caves. Address fog-shrouded forest. During low tide, is 91560 Hwy 101 North. Admission investigate the intertidal marine gar- Fee required. den for Black Oystercatcher, Western Declared the “world’s largest sea Gull, Harlequin Duck and cormorant. cave”, thousands of years of in- ABCDEFG tense ocean surge have carved out Sponsor: National Forest a deep cave that is now a sanctuary for Federally threatened Steller sea

Foundation R IC H A D Cro n b e r g PHOTO BY: lion. Once in the cave, scan the rocky Northern Pygmy Owl 25 Great Egret, Great Blue Heron, Sora, 93. Sweet Creek Falls 95. Woahink Lake and Red-winged Blackbird. Beaver From Hwy 101 in Florence, drive E on From Hwy 101 in Florence, drive S and nutria can be seen swimming. Hwy 126 14 mi to Mapleton. Stay on 3 mi, turn E on Canary Rd, then R to ABCDEFG Hwy 126 across bridge, then turn R enter Woahink Day Use Area. Sponsor: Oregon Coast Visitors on Sweet Creek Rd, drive 10 mi to Managed as part of Honeyman State Association trailhead. Park, this lake is flanked by dense The moderately difficult trail is 3.5 shrubs, a beach and mature forest as 98. Taylor Dunes Trail miles long, offering a scenic journey well as private land. An endangered From Hwy 101 in Florence, drive S along Sweet Creek, where water species of pitcher plant (Darlingtonia 7.5 mi to MP 198.7 and turn W (R), cascades down numerous falls and californica) grows in a bog within the and park. sculpted bedrock; American Dip- park. Hike the trails around the lake Part of Siuslaw National Forest, the per can be seen and Winter Wren to see Canada Goose, Osprey, Belted trail makes a 1-mile loop with great heard. Birds to watch for in summer Kingfisher, Pied-billed Grebe, Greater vistas of Taylor Lake, mature coast-

are Wilson’s Warbler, Swainson’s Scaup, and an abundance of forest L o is Mi ll e r PHOTO BY: al forest, deflation plains, and active Thrush, Orange-crowned Warbler, songbirds. Pacific-slope Flycatcher sand dunes. The trail connects with Hairy Woodpecker, and Black-head- Carter Dunes Trail to culminate at ed Grosbeak. Marbled Murrelet and ABCDEFG a sandy beach. Turkey Vulture soar Sponsor: National Forest 97. Lagoon Trail above the beach. In summer Osprey, Northern Spotted Owl breed in the Foundation From Hwy 101 in Florence, drive S forest. 7 mi, turn W (R) into Siltcoos Recre- Tree and Violet Green Swallow, and AC 96. Siltcoos Lake ation area and Lagoon trailhead. Cedar Waxwing are common. Dark- From Hwy 101 in Florence, drive S Hike this short ½ mile loop trail that eyed Junco, Fox and White-crowned Sponsor: Florence Area Sparrow, and Spotted Towhee are Hospitality Association 7 mi to MP 198, and turn E (L) into parallels an oxbow of the Siltcoos parking lot. River. The trail winds through shore present fall-winter. 94. Hike up to three miles of trail rated pine forest and has a viewing plat- ABCDEFG From Hwy 101 in Florence, drive S moderately difficult, and view the form overlooking a marsh that har- Sponsor: National Forest 3 mi, and turn W (R) into Honeyman lake where an abundance of Ore- bors American Bittern, Green Heron, Foundation State Park. gon’s coastal population of American Nestled in the popular and busy Hon- Coot winter. Dabbling ducks can eyman State Park, Cleawox Lake is number in the thousands and include a natural freshwater dune lake bor- Mallard, Northern Pintail, and Green- dered by mature mixed forest and winged Teal. shrubs. The 87-acre lake allows bird- ACDEFG ers to see Common Loon, Great Blue Sponsor: Convention and Visitors Heron, Osprey, Belted Kingfisher, and Association of Lane County occasionally Green Heron and Wood Duck. ABCDEFG Sponsor: National Forest Foundation • 25 years Professional Experience • Educational Travel • Natural History Interpretation • Check Website for Schedules Tours • Custom Trips Available E-mail or phone us for more info: [email protected]

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