Oregonian

Oregon ranks among the best states to go birdwatching. Here’s why

National Go Birding Day is Saturday, April 26, and since it’s spring and birds are busy singing and building nests, Oregonians who enjoy observing and identifying wild birds will mostly likely be ...

Spot bald eagles, river otters and painted turtles at these free Portland events

Take a long walk to look for Pileated woodpeckers, kestrels and bald eagles across the dike-top trail of a key tidal section ...
The Bulletin

A new guide to the birds of Eastern Oregon and Washington

Many sing the praises of Oregon’s natural beauty found between the coastline and Central Oregon. Meanwhile, the allure of eastern portion of the state, home to the deep canyons of the Owyhee River, ...

Documenting thousands of migrating Canadian geese in western Oregon

Thousands of migrating ducks and geese are visiting western Oregon this time of year, and many of us just can’t get enough of ...
KTVZ

Three ultra-rare little birds have new home: Oregon Zoo welcomes sihek kingfishers

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo is home to many critically endangered species, but perhaps none as rare as its newest arrivals: a trio of sihek (SEE-heck) kingfishers. Once native to the island ...
KOIN 6

‘Mega-rare’ bird spotted at Oregon’s Hug Point is first sighting in U.S. history

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Birders are crowing over an extremely rare bird sighting that occurred at Hug Point State Recreation Site on April 21. Vancouver resident Michael Sanchez told KOIN 6 News that ...
OPB

Bird watchers gather across rural Oregon for annual Christmas count

Sean Gardner / AP As Oregonians share meals and gifts this holiday season, small groups are braving the winter conditions to count birds in the state’s rural corners. They’re part of the National ...