Local Birding Information
Resources for local birders: Oregon Birding Hotspots, Rare Bird Alert, Swift Watch, Checklists
- Osprey - Jim Cruce
From seashore to mountains to high lava plains, Oregon’s diverse landscape provides habitat for an incredible array of birds — nearly 400 species of these amazing animals can be found here throughout the year. Explore Portland Audubon’s local birding information for ways to enjoy and learn about the birds around you.
Birding Destinations
Find great birding spots across Oregon and in the Portland metropolitan area.
Important Bird Areas
Portland Audubon is working to protect some of the state’s most valuable bird habitat – and spectacular birding locales – by overseeing Oregon’s 97 Important Bird Areas. These habitat sites are crucial to our resident and visiting birds.
Rare Bird Alert
Your one-stop shop for rare bird sightings in Oregon.
Portland's Urban Birds
Welcome thousands of migrating Vaux’s swifts back to Portland during Swift Watch or check in on local nesting osprey via live-streaming Raptor Cam.
Birding Resources
Consult arrival dates of Portland-area birds and a compilation of online birding resources. If you need optical equipment or guides, stock up at our Nature Store.
Portland Audubon's Birding Community
Volunteer to help Oregon’s birds, enjoy a class or outing, or stop in at Birders’ Night. Held on the first Tuesday of the month, Birders’ Night is a free gathering of local birders who share recent sightings, watch slideshows and join in discussion. Birders of all skill levels are welcome.
Iconic Oregon and Portland birds - photos by Jim Cruce
Wildlife photographer Jim Cruce has donated his photos to Portland Audubon for the past 25 years.
