Check out these links to learn more about local birds and where to see them! Also be sure to check out our pages on birdwatching tips, injured birds, and gardening for birds. Enjoy!
Curry County Bird Checklist
Not just any old checklist, this listing graphically shows what birds are here in Curry County at what time of year. It’s a great tool to help you learn about the patterns and timing of migration. It also includes a listing of good places to go birding in Curry County. The Checklist to the Birds of Curry County, Oregon was recently updated in 2018 by Don and Karen Munson with assistance from Jim Rogers, Terry Wahl, and Diane Cavaness. To obtain a paper copy, contact Karen Munson at dnkmunson@gmail.com. The cost is $2 to cover mailing. Checklists are also available at local visitors’ centers in Brookings, Gold Beach, and Port Orford.
Rogue River Walk, Birding Loop Trails
These wonderful trails beside the Lower Rogue River, close to Gold Beach, were built and are maintained by outstanding local volunteers Kathie Cotter and Gary Maschmeyer. Check out the brochure for directions, a great map, and list of birds you might see.
Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge
This website offers excellent information about what’s new at the refuge, with information about seabirds, shorebirds, and other wildlife. And here’s a page specifically about our local seabirds.
Seabirds of the Pacific Northwest
This stunning brochure, with artwork by artist Ram Papish, provides excellent info about our remarkable seabirds – how to identify them, where to watch them, and about their fascinating lives.
Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
This website offers basic information about viewing birds at the nearby Bandon Marsh NWR, an excellent place to view migrating shorebirds.
Oregon Coast Birding Trail
Considering a birding vacation on the gorgeous Oregon coast? Check out the Oregon Coast Birding Trail. Kalmiopsis Audubon helped provide information to create this wonderful birding route. The trail brochure recommends good spots to bird–and to eat, drink, and stay the night–for the whole Oregon coast. Here’s a link to a pdf file about our very special South Coast. The link takes you to the general website where you can request a paper brochure.
Oregon Birding Locations
This website by East Cascades Audubon covers the entire state of Oregon. Click on Curry County for local checklists, tips for where to bird, google maps, and other useful information about what birds to look for and where.
Oregon Birders Online
Known as OBOL, this is where Oregon birders share info about what birds are where–everyday–with a smattering of silliness from time to time, too.