Fall Shorebird Migration
There have been many recent sightings of expected and some less common shorebirds that are on their way south. In July there were many sightings of Red-Knots. In August Baird's Sandpipers have been present in higher than usual numbers. Western and Least Sandpipers, and Sanderlings are moving through in numbers now. Semi-palmated Plovers, Wandering Tattlers, and Black-bellied Plovers can also be observed. What a wonderful time to enjoy our beaches, estuaries and bays! Get out and bird!
There have been many recent sightings of expected and some less common shorebirds that are on their way south. In July there were many sightings of Red-Knots. In August Baird's Sandpipers have been present in higher than usual numbers. Western and Least Sandpipers, and Sanderlings are moving through in numbers now. Semi-palmated Plovers, Wandering Tattlers, and Black-bellied Plovers can also be observed. What a wonderful time to enjoy our beaches, estuaries and bays! Get out and bird!
July, August
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Black Turnstone -- Photo: Ken Chamberlain
July
Watch list:
Events:
Watch list:
- Heermann's Gulls, mid-July, followed by California, Ring-billed and others
- Late in the month, watch for the arrival of early southbound shorebirds
Events:
Black Oystercatcher -- Photo: Ken Chamberlain
August
Watch list:
Events:
Watch list:
- Check Barview Jetty, Bay City Oyster Company, Oceanside and other spots for Black Turnstone with the occasional Ruddy Turnstone, Surfbird, Wandering Tattler and Yellowlegs
- Watch the flocks of Semipalmated and Black-bellied Plover for Snowy and Golden Plover
- Bayocean Spit is a hotspot for shorebirds from now through early October
Events:
- Return from the Burn
- Description: "...celebrating 40 years of the Tillamook State Forest."
- More information: Tillamook Forest Center