Birding at 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:
- Black Oystercatcher
- Chestnut Chickadee
- American Dipper
- Winter Wren
- Golden-crowned Kinglet
- Varied Thrush
- Song Sparrow
- Peregrined Flacon
- Bald Eagle
- Cinnamon Teal
- Golden Eagle
The Two Rivers Trail
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.
Come Spot Some Birds!
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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If you’re looking for a place to stay while birding at the Nestucca Bay refuge, look no further than Oregon Beach Vacations. We have Pacific City vacation rentals to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. So, book now and get ready to explore this refuge!
Happy bird watching!
