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Birdwatching in Oregon
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| 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. |
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| D | Sutherland | Bend, Oregon | Anytime | English | |||
| I am 76 years old and have been interested in nature and birds all my life. I currently live in Bend, Oregon and am a part of the Central Oregon birding community. The only language I speak is English. When I am home, I am glad to take someone birding in my special area of Central Oregon. | Area:
Central Oregon has lots of birds native to the Pacific Northwest and my the county of Deschutes where I live, has 11 of the 22 North American species of Woodpecker many of which can only be seen in the mountains of the North West. I have been a guide for the now discontinued Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival and would be able to help anyone find these birds. Some of our local hotspots include Hatfield Lake, Crooked River Wetlands and the Redmond Sewer Ponds as well as many local spots throughout the region that are specific to local species. I have birded extensively in North America with a bird list of about 775. I have done some birding in other countries giving me a world bird list of 1,376. Area Birds: With luck, great gray owls and other area birds. |
Interests:
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, hiking, butterflies Travel: train, bus, car, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, nature spot, beach, lake, ocean, Attend: concert, live music, |
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| J | Meredith | Bend | Anytime | English | |||
| C | Gates | Central Oregon | Anytime | English | |||
| Email me for information and guiding help for Central Oregon. | ||||||||
| N | Clements | La Grande and Corvallis (both in Oregon) | Weekends from Oct through June, Anytime from mid June to late September | English | |||
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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. |
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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 |
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| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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 |
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| 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. | ||||||||
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| 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. |
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| M | Hagedorn | Portland, Milwaukie | Usually Sundays and Mondays | English | |||
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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 |
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| 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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| 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 | ||||||||
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| Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia | Oregon | ||||||
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| Local weather | Yahoo | ||||||
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| Audubon Society of Corvallis | Club | ||||||
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| Audubon Society of Lincoln City | Club | ||||||
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| Audubon Society of Portland | Club | ||||||
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| Cape Arago Audubon Society | Club | ||||||
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| East Cascades Audubon Society | Club | ||||||
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| Kalmiopsis Audubon Society | Club | ||||||
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| Klamath Basin Audubon Society | Club | ||||||
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| Lane County Audubon Society | Club | ||||||
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| Oregon Birding Association | Club | ||||||
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| Rogue Valley Audubon Society | Club | ||||||
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| Salem Audubon Society | Club | ||||||
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| Siskiyou Audubon Society | Club | ||||||
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| Umpqua Valley Audubon Society | Club | ||||||
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| The Bird Guide | Sites | ||||||
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| Birdnotes.net | Birding | ||||||
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| Oregon Birding Trails | Birding | ||||||
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| NABA Eugene/Springfield | Butterflies | ||||||
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| Birding Hotspots around the world | Sites | ||||||
