Oregon Birding Resources

Oregon Birding Trails are your guide to viewing nearly 500 species of birds in spectacular landscapes ranging from sandy beaches to verdant forests, from desert playas to alpine meadows. More info.

The Nifty Fifty

The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of Oregon. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of Oregon. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.

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Some birds prefer to stay near the ground, while others are almost always seen high in a tree. Look for the following notations in the species descriptions to determine where the species is most likely to be seen. If a note is not present, the bird does not have a strong affinity for a particular region.

• Look high.
• Look mid-story.
• Look low.

State Information

Oregon Field Ornithologists

Official Checklist of Oregon Birds

Recent Bird Sightings

(503) 292-0661, x200 Statewide

Birding Locations

Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

Oregon State Bird - Western Meadowlark

Oregon Birding Events

Winter Wings Festival
Annually on President's Weekend in 
February
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Phone: 541-850-0084

E-mail: singingbear@charter.net
Great Basin Visitor Association: 800-445-6728

The Klamath Basin of South Central Oregon and Northern California is home to over 350 species of birds. It is world famous for spectacular flocks of waterfowl on the lakes, rivers and nearby Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges. We’re have the largest concentration of wintering Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states. The Winter Wings Festival on Presidents’ Day weekend coincides with the presence of wintering waterfowl and eagles.The Klamath Basin Audubon Society (KBAS) is sponsoring the Winter Wings Festival in conjunction with the Klamath Wingwatchers. Th e Festival will offer a keynote speaker, reception, field trips, workshops, mini-sessions, and other special events. In addition there are many free activities, vendors, live birds, and displays targeted to families and children. Photography enthusiasts will have many opportunities to sharpen their skills with expert leaders.

John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival

Annually in April
Burns, Oregon

Phone: 541-573-2636
E-mail: info@migratorybirdfestival.com

Spend an amazing weekend with us witnessing the spectacular spring migration in the Harney Basin of southeast Oregon. View thousands of migratory birds as they rest and feed in the wide open spaces of Oregon's High Desert country. From waterfowl to shorebirds, cranes to raptors, wading birds to songbirds, you'll see it all! The festival offers non-stop birding activities as well as historical information sure to entertain you and your family.

Oregon Shorebird Festival

Annually over Labor Day Weekend in September
Charleston, Oregon
Phone: 541-867-4550
E-mail: oregoncoast@fws.gov
Join in on the longest running bird festival in the state of Oregon as we celebrate shorebird migration. The festival provides an opportunity to improve your birdwatching skills, network with birders from all over the United States, and to find out the best birding spots in the Bandon and Coos Bay area. There will have a full weekend of activities planned for birders of all ages and skill levels.
The festival is headquartered at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology in Charleston, OR. Day activities include expertly guided field trips to Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, Millicoma Marsh, New River, and Coos Bay to view migrating shorebirds; a Saturday pelagic trip to observe seabirds hosted by The Bird Guide, Inc., and SEA watches for pelagic birds and marine mammals at Simpson Reef. Evening activities focus on current bird research.
The migrating shorebirds you can expect to see include Black-bellied plover, Semi-palmated plover, Pacific golden-plover, Western sandpiper, Least sandpiper, Dunlin, Whimbrel, Long-billed dowitcher, and Red-necked phalarope. If you have always wanted to learn more about birds along the Oregon coast or wanted to sharpen your skills in shorebird identification, please join us for a weekend of birding fun and challenges. Registration is required for this event. For more information on registration and activities, please visit our website and download the festival program.

Other resources and locations

If you have suggestions for additional birding resources in Oregon, from web sites to your favorite birding location, submit your information using the following form. You can cut and paste large amounts if text into the information field. Birding locations are the most desired, but any good resource on Oregon birds is welcomed.

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