Birding at the Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge

December 14, 2022

Birding in the Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a great destination for birding, with hundreds of species of birds calling it home. The refuge offers a variety of habitats including coastal estuaries, freshwater wetlands, and uplands.

When to Go Bird Watching in Nestucca Bay

Depending on the time of year, different types of birds call the wildlife refuge home. Here is a rundown of what you might see per season.

Late October to Early April:

Dusky Canada Goose
Lesser Canadian Goose
Western Canada Goose
Aleutian
Taverner’s
Semidi Islands Crackling Goose
Northern Pintail
Ruddy Duck
Bufflehead

Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
American Scoter
Yellow-rumped Warblers
Townshend’s Warblers
Townsend’s Solitaire
Fox Sparrows
Golden-crowned Sparrows

Summer and Early Fall:

Brown Pelican
Black-bellied Plover
Black Turnstone
Dunlin

All Year-Round:

Birding at the Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge

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December 14, 2022

When to Go Bird Watching in Nestucca Bay

Depending on the time of year, different types of birds call the wildlife refuge home. Here is a rundown of what you might see per season.

Late October to Early April:

Dusky Canada Goose
Lesser Canadian Goose
Western Canada Goose
Aleutian
Taverner’s
Semidi Islands Crackling Goose
Northern Pintail
Ruddy Duck
Bufflehead

Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
American Scoter
Yellow-rumped Warblers
Townshend’s Warblers
Townsend’s Solitaire
Fox Sparrows
Golden-crowned Sparrows

Summer and Early Fall:

Brown Pelican
Black-bellied Plover
Black Turnstone
Dunlin

All Year-Round:

The refuge also offers a single trail, the Two Rivers Trail, which is open to hikers, bikers and horseback riders. It is equipped with numerous observation decks to use as cover while spotting your targets. Along the trail you can spot Red-tailed Hawks, Barrow’s Goldeneye Ducks, American White Pelicans, and more.

Nestucca Bay National Wildlife refuge is a great location for any bird watcher to find refuge (Sorry! We just had to!). With its variety of habitats and species, you can be sure to see something remarkable. So, pack your binoculars and head out on an adventure!

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