Birdwatching in Oregon

Birding contacts and birdwatching information



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		Initial	Last Name	Area	Available	Language
		L	French	Ashland, Oregon	Anytime	English
		.Enthusiastic birder for ~30 yrs. Have great scope.		Area: Mt Ashland, Howard Prairie area, Ashland Pond Area Birds: With luck, great gray owls and other area birds.	Interests: Nature: birdwatching, hiking, backpacking.
		J	Meredith	Bend	Anytime	English
		C	Gates	Central Oregon	Anytime	English
		Email me for information and guiding help for Central Oregon.
		R	Namitz	Coos Bay	Anytime	English
		N	Clements	La Grande and Corvallis (both in Oregon)	Weekends from Oct through June, Anytime from mid June to late September	English
		I grew up in La Grande, OR, situated in the northeastern corner of the state. My parents are both biologically oriented individuals and casual birders. As a kid they took me out to see birds and get outside. When I was 12, the birding bug got me. I discovered eBird in 2016, and that was it. In 2018, I started my undergraduate degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Science with an emphasis in avian ecology at Oregon State University in Corvallis. Being very familiar with both sides of the state has allowed me to learn about and see many of the state's birds. Because of that, I recorded 364 species in 2019, the second highest year list in Oregon's history. I enjoy birding for its intensity and focus, but also the comradery and adventures it creates. Whether its Snowy Plovers on Newport's beaches in 30 mph winds or Black Rosy-Finches on the 10,000 foot summit of Steens Mountain, I love Oregon for its birds and natural diversity.		Area: Blue and Wallowa Mountains, Central Coast, Eastern Oregon in general Area Birds: Great Grey Owls, Spruce Grouse, and other Eastern Oregon specialties	Interests: Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, skiing, swimming, beach, running Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, car, biking, long walk, backpack Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation Attend: concert, theatre, live music Participate: jazz and classical music Play: cards, sports, boardgames, lawn games, water sports, piano, French horn
		S	Dunham	Corvallis	Weekend	English
		K	Pritchard	Corvallis	Weekend	English, Spanish, some French
		Several grassland preserves in the area. I don't like to keep lists or use audio-playback. I just like to watch 'em.
		P	Stoel	Corvallis	Anytime	English
		Corvallis has 3 nearby National Wildlife Refuges, William L. Finley, Ankeny and Baskett Slough.
		B	Combs	Eugene	Anytime	English
		D	Pettey	Florence	Anytime	English
		R	Maertz	Glide	Anytime	English
		I am retired male in my sixties. I have been living here for 35 years. We are 4 hours south of Portland Or, west of the Cascades. I do lots of bird counts and surveys. I have been seriously birding since 1980.
		S	Schlick	Hillsboro	Weekend	English, German
		I live just west of Portland. The northern frontier of the Acorn Woodpecker.
		J	Eck	Keizer	Anytime	English
		I live near Ankeny NWR Baskett-Slough NWR.
		W	Deutschman	Klamath Falls	Anytime	English, limited German
		My wife and I are retired college professors who have been birding for about 15 years. We keep track of the current birds in the Klamath Basin and know where many of the species can be seen. The Klamath Basin is one of the best birding areas in Oregon. We have raptors, including bald and golden eagles, water fowl, shore birds as well as many other birds on 5 wildlife refuges. We are usually traveling during the summer but would like to show visitors the birds in our area at other times. I usually monitor my e-mail when we are traveling so I can advise you of other people to contact or where to see specific birds.
		P	Burns	Malheur NWR. Summer only	Anytime	English, Norwegian
		My husband and I have been birding the areas around Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. We know where the Golden Eagle nests, where the Burrowing owl burrows, and where to find white-headed woodpeckers. We would love to show someone around the area. We live in WA, but keep a camper near Malheur all spring, summer and into fall.
		K	Halliday	Oregon City	Weekend	English, Nepali, some German, Spanish
		Oregon City is the "End of the Oregon Trail" - in the Willamette valley south of Portland.
		M	Stromme	Lake Oswego	Anytime	English
		My husband and I are both science teachers by profession. We often guide field trips for families with kids. Some local hot spots include Ridgefield NWR, Oaks Bottom, Sauvie Island, and more. My specialty is waterfowl, but I love all sorts of birds. Just don't ask me to identify immature gulls. My husband specializes in wildlife photography. We always enjoy meeting fellow birders. Let's go birding together!
		E	Bergman	Portland	Anytime	English
		Retired writer and editor who is passionate about going where the birds are and experiencing local cultures		Area: Portland is a crossroads for birds of the west coast. Mountains, rivers, valleys and the Pacific Ocean are nearby. Both urban and wilderness birding opportunities are readily accessible. Area Birds:	Interests: Nature: birdwatching
		B	Brace	Portland	Anytime	English
		D	Robberson	Portland	Anytime	English
		S	Mayorga	Portland	Anytime	English
		P	Newland	Portland	Anytime	English
		J	Koutney	Portland	Anytime	English
		Love birding and know most birds in the area by sound, plus enjoy being outside with nature. I live in Portland and do a lot of local birding within the city limits. We have some great birding areas and just a few miles into the state of Washington there is the Ridgefield National Wildlife Reserve which is a great place for birding and I go often. Enjoy showing others the birds of the area.
		J	Hayes	Portland	Weekend	English
		Portland is a great city, with many birding opportunities within the urban area. In addition, we are two hours from the coast, and two hours from the mountains and high desert to the east. I have a limited travel budget, and do most of my birding within 150 miles of the city, and still manage to see 225+ species a year with moderate effort. We have a wide variety of habitat, and birding is all about habitat awareness, timing, and a little luck. I am mostly available on weekends for actual birding, but I could probably answer questions you may have about finding regional specialties, or refer you to someone else with more expertise on particular species.
		S	Leo	Portland	Anytime	English, some French
		There are many great places to go birding around the Portland area and all kinds of LBJS, warblers, raptors, and waterfowl are easy to spot.
		L	Longanecker	Portland	Weekends	English
		We live near beautiful Sauvie Island which guarantees the sighting of many species in just a few hours. :) see> sauvieisland.org and audubonportland.org
		J	Soupir	Prairie City	Anytime	English
		J	Main	Salem	Anytime	English
		M	Michalczyk	Salem	Weekend	English, Turkish
		I am a birder but have a lot to learn. I can ID many birds in our region but the little brown birds always give me problems.
		P	Rummans	Scappoose	Anytime	English, some French
		I live in a a beautiful wooded area with a stream behind the house and close access to several excellent birding areas. I accept limited numbers of birders/photographers at my home "B&B" style. $250 a day (inlcudes lodging and breakfast) -- You can see Varied Thrush, Towhee, Pygmy Owls, Barred Owls, Band-tailed Pigeons, Fox Sparrows and many other NW species on or near my property. Swans and other waterfowl within 7 miles seasonally. EXCELLENT location for photographers (I am one myself). I'm also available for hire on a limited basis please contact for more information.
		C	Sheridan	Sherwood	Anytime	English
		I live on 10 acres woodland area with stream near Portland Oregon and Tualatin River Refuge. I am partially retired and a good birder. Check the backyard bird site for Sherwood for variety of birds in my area.
		V	Arnold	Springfield	Anytime	English
		M	Elliott	Springfield	Weekend	English
		Live in the foothills of the Willamette Valley near Eugene and also reside on the central Oregon Coast in Oregon. Avid birder travelled throughout the U.S., Mexico, and France.
		D	Coggswell	St. Helens	Anytime	English
		Lower Columbia River. Member of Portland Audubon with add'l contacts.
		D	Lantz	Tigard, Oregon	Anytime	English
		I am very enthusiastic and would love to show you our local birds. Kingfisher, Many migrating water fowl in winter, Sandhill crane.		Area: TVNWR, Sauvie Island, my back Yard. Area Birds: Stellar's Jay, Ruby Crowned Kinglet, Golden Crowned Kinglet, Great Horned Owl	Interests: Nature: birdwatching, photography, butterflies, swimming, beach, stroll, walking, hiking, car, biking, long walk, canoe, museum, restaurant, vineyard, wine, beer, computer games.
		M	Hagedorn	Portland, Milwaukie	Usually Sundays and Mondays	English
		I enjoy sharing our local Portland, Oregon and Willamette Valley hotspots to travelers! I’ve an extra pair of binoculars and a scope. The Valley is rich in bird life with many different habitats, from vast wetlands with cranes to dense woodlands with our unique western warblers and wrens. If you have hoped for Northwest species please let me know! Nothing better than a handful of lifers. I've been an avid birder since age 10 and a good spotter.		Area: Portland Metro hotspots; Oaks Bottom, Sauvie Island, Mt. Tabor, etc--- Area Birds: Spring and Fall migration are spectacular in the Willamette Valley!	Interests: Bonsai, tango, tiny homes, natural history, hiking, kayaking, books, fountain pens
		T	Shelmerdine	West Linn, Oregon	Anytime, with occasional work demands	English, Spanish, German
		I am a birder with 30 years experience, have led many field trips and own a pelagic tour company. I am a mostly retired teacher, and so my availability varies.		Area: Sauvie Island, Mt. Hood, Oregon Coast, Tualatin NWR, Ankeny NWR, Santiam Pass Area Birds: Neotropical migrants, local breeding birds, waterfowl, sparrows, raptors	Interests: Nature: birdwatching
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		Initial	Last Name	Area	Available	Language
Inactive		S	Shunk	Sisters	Anytime	English
		Birding Central Oregon's Woodpecker Wonderland ... and Beyond Join professional naturalist Steve Shunk of Paradise Birding on a guided outing in central Oregon's Metolius River basin, where 11 woodpecker species breed annually. The region also hosts an amazing diversity of other breeding species, including Barrow's Goldeneye, Mountain Quail, Northern Goshawk, Flammulated Owl, Vaux's Swift, Calliope Hummingbird, Pinyon Jay, and American Dipper, plus 10 flycatchers, 11 warblers, and 12 sparrows. Up to 9 of the 11 breeding woodpeckers are also present year-round; come see Black-backed and American Three-toed woodpeckers while cross-country skiing! Steve also leads tours throughout Oregon, including southeastern Oregon's Malheur region, northeastern Oregon's Wallowa Valley, and the spectacular Oregon Coast. Or, you can join Steve on one of many tours across western and southern North America. Steve specializes in small groups (most trips taking a maximum of 7 birders) and a broad focus on bird behavior, natural history, ecology and conservation. Whether you are a novice birder looking for a quality casual birding experience or a hard-core lister with a target species list, Steve can customize a tour for your interest and ability levels. Private tours start at $75/person for 4 hours (minimum 2 people) and stretch as long as you want, including multi-day trips to anywhere in North America. Contact Steve directly with any questions by emailing steve@paradisebirding.com or calling 541-408-1753. See you soon! www.paradisebirding.com
Local Information
		Name			Description
		Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia			Oregon
		Local weather			Yahoo
		Audubon Society of Corvallis			Club
		Audubon Society of Lincoln City			Club
		Audubon Society of Portland			Club
		Cape Arago Audubon Society			Club
		East Cascades Audubon Society			Club
		Kalmiopsis Audubon Society			Club
		Klamath Basin Audubon Society			Club
		Lane County Audubon Society			Club
		Oregon Birding Association			Club
		Rogue Valley Audubon Society			Club
		Salem Audubon Society			Club
		Siskiyou Audubon Society			Club
		Umpqua Valley Audubon Society			Club
		The Bird Guide			Sites
		Birdnotes.net			Birding
		Oregon Birding Trails			Birding
		NABA Eugene/Springfield			Butterflies
		Birding Hotspots around the world			Sites