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Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
This site supports more than 52,000 nesting seabirds comprised of eight species. Approximately 16% of the Oregon Brandt's Cormorant breeding population and 7% of the breeding common murre population is found within this site. Bald Eagles use this site for preying on Common Murres.
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Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area
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This site supports more than 52,000 nesting seabirds comprised of eight species. Approximately 16% of the Oregon Brandt's Cormorant breeding population and 7% of the breeding common murre population is found within this site. Bald Eagles use this site for preying on Common Murres.
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Location
On the central Oregon coast about 3 miles north of Newport, Lincoln County. Vicinity maps: TopoZone, USGS.
Description
The rocks and islands of this site are generally small and lack soil and vegtetation. The headland includes steep sea cliffs and heavily vegetated upland terraces and hills.
Outstanding Features
This site supports more than 52,000 nesting seabirds comprised of eight species. Approximately 16% of the Oregon Brandt's Cormorant breeding population and 7% of the breeding common murre population is found within this site. Bald Eagles use this site for preying on Common Murres.Links
• Summary Page of Audubon Society of Portland data in National Audubon Society database
• Article on Oregon coastal IBAs (Newport News Times)
• Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex
• Rick Cameron's photos and notes. - 44.677 -124.0796
Location
On the central Oregon coast about 3 miles north of Newport, Lincoln County. Vicinity maps: TopoZone, USGS.
Description
The rocks and islands of this site are generally small and lack soil and vegtetation. The headland includes steep sea cliffs and heavily vegetated upland terraces and hills.
Outstanding Features
This site supports more than 52,000 nesting seabirds comprised of eight species. Approximately 16% of the Oregon Brandt's Cormorant breeding population and 7% of the breeding common murre population is found within this site. Bald Eagles use this site for preying on Common Murres.
Links
• Summary Page of Audubon Society of Portland data in National Audubon Society database
• Article on Oregon coastal IBAs (Newport News Times)
• Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex
• Rick Cameron's photos and notes.
