Seven Capes Bird Alliance welcomes birders of all abilities to discover the joy of spring as migrating songbirds arrive – walks in Lincoln City and Tillamook on April 10 & 11th.
Friday, April 10, 9-11 a.m.
The Knoll (aka the Villages) Open Space & Road’s End State Park (Lincoln City)
The Villages walk provides diverse habitat for an interesting array of birds. We’ll walk along the road watching for the last of the wintering songbirds and enjoy early arrivals such as warblers. From there, we’ll take a narrow trail past the Sal La Sea wetlands where we’ll hope to spot a Virginia Rail or even a Black Phoebe. We’ll continue to the beach at Roads End State Park to look for nearshore birds before returning along the same route. Meet on NE Devils Lake Blvd. past the golf course. Sponsored by Lincoln City Parks and Recreation
Saturday, April 11, 9-11 a.m.
Tillamook Bay Wetlands at Goodspeed Road
These wetlands were created where rivers converge at Tillamook Bay. Much work has been done over recent years to remove the dikes and restore wetland habitats. Early April offers a unique opportunity to view early migrants along with lingering winter birds and waterfowl. We hope to enjoy early arriving swallows who nest in the many dead trees. The fields often host raptors such as Red-tailed and Red-shouldered Hawks and Bald Eagles. We might be lucky enough to see a White-tailed Kite or Northern Harrier. Meet at the parking area about ¾ mile from Hwy 101 on Goodspeed Rd.
Photos by Ruth Shelly
All Seven Capes Bird Alliance outings are free, family-friendly, easy to moderately easy, and open to the public; no pre-registration or experience is required. Binoculars and guidebooks are provided. Outings are held rain or shine; dress appropriately for coastal weather and muddy trails. Be sure to carry water. Look for the Seven Capes sign at the meeting site. For details and any cancellations, check our website (sevencapes.org) or Facebook (@sevencapesbirds).
Seven Capes Bird Alliance was founded as Audubon Society of Lincoln City in 2005. A nonprofit membership organization and chapter of the National Audubon Society, Seven Capes is active in education and advocacy for protection of birds, other wildlife, and their habitats in Lincoln and Tillamook Counties.