Oregon bird watching is rewarding, and you don't need to be an ornithologist to participate!
Just grab your binoculars and a field guide, and head out to shallow marshes, forest trails, or rugged coastline to view a wide variety of birds in their natural habitat. The best time for birding is dawn to mid-morning.
For birders in Eugene, there is an online guide to popular Eugene birding spots. Wild Birds Unlimited has several local stores and offers great resources, organized birding walks and talks, and can make suggestions or arrangements for accessible bird walks for those with limited mobility.
The Lane County Audubon Society holds a bird walk on the third Saturday of every month. This bird walk is open to all novice and expert birders for a small donation. Every season offers new opportunities to view migrating or nesting birds.
A must-do for bird lovers is a visit to Eugene's Cascades Raptor Center. See rescued and rehabilitating birds of prey and learn about their role in our eco-system.
If you find an injured bird, please call The Louise Shimmel Wildlife Hospital at the raptor hotline at 541-485-1320 ext. 1 between 8 am-6 pm. Cascades Raptor Center is a nature center and…
