When you live in Oregon, you don’t have to go far to find tons of natural beauty and plenty of wildlife. Sometimes, you can even witness the wonder of nature right in your own back yard. According to Portland Audubon, these nine bird species are common all across the Beaver State, and now that the weather is warming up, it’s a great time to watch for them.
- American Robin
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Alicia Taylor/Moment Collection via Getty Images The American Robin is found all over the state, and if you wake up early, you might find one pecking around for worms on your front lawn. If you’re lucky, you might even find a nest of brilliant blue robin’s eggs in your yard.
- Black-Capped Chickadee
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Bob Pool/Photographer’s Choice RF via Getty Images The Black-Capped Chickadee is a pretty little bird with a distinctive call. It typically travels in large flocks, but you might get one to hang out in a birdhouse if you provide some seed.
- Spotted Towhee
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Edgar Feliz/iStock via Getty Images During breeding season, male Spotted Towhees spend about 90 percent of their time singing to attract a mate. They hang out in forests as well as backyards, and a bit of birdseed might tempt them to stay for awhile.
- Northern Flicker
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mlharing/iStock via Getty Images The Northern Flicker is a type of woodpecker, but it prefers to eat ants right off the ground. These red-cheeked lovelies are sometimes found scouting for insects in the trees, as well.
- American Goldfinch
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Steve Satushek/The Image Bank via Getty Images The tiny American Goldfinch hangs out here all year long, but it’s harder to spot in the winter. During spring and summer, its plumage is a bright yellow - in fall and winter, its feathers become a light brown color.
- Anna’s Hummingbird
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Shaurya Rastogi/500px via Getty Images Oregon is home to seven species of hummingbirds, and most are migratory. The Anna’s Hummingbird hangs out here all year long. Lure them to hang out in your yard with a hummingbird feeder in the winter; in the spring and summer, plant tasty red-flowering currants.
- Song Sparrow
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Jiayin Wang/500px via Getty Images The Song Sparrow earns its name with its pretty little tune. These little birds will eat the birdseed under your bird feeder, and start to breed when the weather gets warm.
- California Scrub-Jay
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pchoui/iStock via Getty Images It’s pretty common to see a California Scrub-Jay in your backyard if you live in the Willamette Valley. They’ll visit your bird feeder, and will also scout the trees around your property for seeds and nuts.
- Dark-Eyed Junco
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step2626/iStock via Getty Images The Dark-Eyed Junco is a welcome sight at your bird feeder, but he’s often found on the ground beneath it, pecking away for seeds and insects. Whether you live in the city or the country, you might see one of these sparrow-like birds in your backyard.
This spring, watch for these migrating hummingbirds in your backyard, too! What birds have you seen in your backyard? We’d love to see your backyard bird photos in the comments.
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The American Robin is found all over the state, and if you wake up early, you might find one pecking around for worms on your front lawn. If you’re lucky, you might even find a nest of brilliant blue robin’s eggs in your yard.
Bob Pool/Photographer’s Choice RF via Getty Images
The Black-Capped Chickadee is a pretty little bird with a distinctive call. It typically travels in large flocks, but you might get one to hang out in a birdhouse if you provide some seed.
Tina Stafford/iStock via Getty Images
Edgar Feliz/iStock via Getty Images
During breeding season, male Spotted Towhees spend about 90 percent of their time singing to attract a mate. They hang out in forests as well as backyards, and a bit of birdseed might tempt them to stay for awhile.
Dave Alan/iStock via Getty Images
mlharing/iStock via Getty Images
The Northern Flicker is a type of woodpecker, but it prefers to eat ants right off the ground. These red-cheeked lovelies are sometimes found scouting for insects in the trees, as well.
Robert L. Potts/Design Pics via Getty Images
Steve Satushek/The Image Bank via Getty Images
The tiny American Goldfinch hangs out here all year long, but it’s harder to spot in the winter. During spring and summer, its plumage is a bright yellow - in fall and winter, its feathers become a light brown color.
Kathleen Reeder Wildlife Photography/Moment Collection via Getty Images
Shaurya Rastogi/500px via Getty Images
Oregon is home to seven species of hummingbirds, and most are migratory. The Anna’s Hummingbird hangs out here all year long. Lure them to hang out in your yard with a hummingbird feeder in the winter; in the spring and summer, plant tasty red-flowering currants.
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The Song Sparrow earns its name with its pretty little tune. These little birds will eat the birdseed under your bird feeder, and start to breed when the weather gets warm.
Sean Duan/Moment Collection via Getty Images
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It’s pretty common to see a California Scrub-Jay in your backyard if you live in the Willamette Valley. They’ll visit your bird feeder, and will also scout the trees around your property for seeds and nuts.
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The Dark-Eyed Junco is a welcome sight at your bird feeder, but he’s often found on the ground beneath it, pecking away for seeds and insects. Whether you live in the city or the country, you might see one of these sparrow-like birds in your backyard.
If you love birds, you’ll also want to check out the Cascade Raptor Center, which is home to 40 magnificent birds of prey. Also, join our Oregon Nature Lovers Group to see more photos of Oregon wildlife!
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