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Salmon River Estuary
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Salmon River Estuary
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Location
On the northern Oregon coast where the Salmon River meets the Pacific Ocean, near the borders of Tillamook and Lincoln counties. Vicinity maps: TopoZone, USGS.
Description
This IBA encompasses the roughly 200-acre riverine estuary up to mean high water.
Outstanding Features
Totals of >1000 shorebirds (mostly Western Sandpipers) are regular here in spring.Links
• Summary Page of Audubon Society of Portland data in National Audubon Society database
• Salmon River Estuary, Oregon Coastal Atlas photos, maps, data.
• Salmon River Estuary interactive GIS (Inforain) - 45.035 -123.9875
Location
On the northern Oregon coast where the Salmon River meets the Pacific Ocean, near the borders of Tillamook and Lincoln counties. Vicinity maps: TopoZone, USGS.
Description
This IBA encompasses the roughly 200-acre riverine estuary up to mean high water.
Outstanding Features
Totals of >1000 shorebirds (mostly Western Sandpipers) are regular here in spring.
Links
• Summary Page of Audubon Society of Portland data in National Audubon Society database
• Salmon River Estuary, Oregon Coastal Atlas photos, maps, data.
• Salmon River Estuary interactive GIS (Inforain)
