Birding-finding Guide: Shorebirds
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 Black Oystercatchers at Short Beach, Sep 2013 NAMC -- Photo: Nels Nelson
Black Oystercatchers (common) is a year-round resident along the outer coast in Tillamook county. Look for them anywhere there are rocky shores or offshore rocks.
SPRING: Unlike other shorebirds, they nest on bare rock, often near gull and cormorant nests. Known nest locations include Cape Meares, Cape Lookout, and Haystack Rock (Cape Kiwanda). All are difficult to access and view. FALL/WINTER: For best viewing, visit Short Beach, where large numbers often gather and are easily observed. Additional information |
Black Oystercatcher -- Photo: Ken Chamberlain
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Black Turnstone at Barview Jetty -- Photo: Jack Booth
Black Turnstone (common) can be found any time except breeding season (mid-May to mid-August) along the outer coast and bays in Tillamook county. Look for them anywhere there are rocky shores, jetties, or offshore rocks.
SPRING: etc, etc.
FALL/WINTER: Barview Jetty is a good place to see Turnstones...
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SPRING: etc, etc.
FALL/WINTER: Barview Jetty is a good place to see Turnstones...
Additional information
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Ruddy Turnstone (uncommon) are spring and fall transients along the outer coast. When present, they are often seen with Black Turnstone on offshore rocks and jetties.
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Ruddy Turnstone at Barview Jetty -- Photo: Jack Booth
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PRINTED SOURCES:
The Birder's Guide to Oregon, Joseph E Evanich, Jr., Copyright 1990 Portland Audubon Society
A Guide to Priority Plants and Animal Species in Oregon Forests, Oregon Forest Resources Institute, Copyright 2013 Portland State University
Birding Oregon, John Rakestraw, Copyright 2007 Morris Book Publishing LLC
Moon Oregon Coast Hiking and Camping, Tom Stienstra & Sean Patrick Hill, Copyright 2010 Tom Stienstra & Sean Patrick Hill, Avalon Travel
75 Hikes in Oregon's Coast Range & Siskiyous, Rhonda & George Ostertag, Copyright 2001 Rhonda & George Ostertag, The Mountaineers Books
The Birder's Guide to Oregon, Joseph E Evanich, Jr., Copyright 1990 Portland Audubon Society
A Guide to Priority Plants and Animal Species in Oregon Forests, Oregon Forest Resources Institute, Copyright 2013 Portland State University
Birding Oregon, John Rakestraw, Copyright 2007 Morris Book Publishing LLC
Moon Oregon Coast Hiking and Camping, Tom Stienstra & Sean Patrick Hill, Copyright 2010 Tom Stienstra & Sean Patrick Hill, Avalon Travel
75 Hikes in Oregon's Coast Range & Siskiyous, Rhonda & George Ostertag, Copyright 2001 Rhonda & George Ostertag, The Mountaineers Books