April 11, 2025 The Knoll & Roads End State Park

Birders at The Knoll, photo by Carol Miley

16 people gathered at The Knoll Trailhead on a sunny Friday morning to enjoy a walk through the woods before heading down to the beach at Roads End State Park. Attendees included a good number of new birders, and with knowledgeable guides, everyone seemed to learn a lot. The highlight of the day was actually seeing a Virginia Rail at Roads End marsh!

Sightings of the day:

The elusive Virginia Rail, photo by Carol Miley

Band-tailed Pigeon
Eurasian Collared Dove
Anna’s Hummingbird
Virginia Rail
Cooper’s Hawk
Hairy Woodpecker
Steller’s Jay
American Crow
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Brown Creeper
Pacific Wren
American Robin
Purple Finch
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Wilson’s Snipe
Western Gull
Pacific Loon
Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Bewick’s Wren
White-crowned Sparrow
Brown-headed Cowbird
Brewer’s Blackbird

October 11, 2024 The Knoll

The weather decided to cooperate, and seven birders led by Halle Renn were not disappointed! The walk through the wooded area was filled with little birds flitting around the tops of the trees, and a pair of Hairy Woodpeckers put on a show for us!

Birders on trail, photo by Caren Willoughby

Sightings of the day:

Our new SCBA volunteer vest! Photo by Caren Willoughby

Steller's Jay
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Dark-eyed Junco
Pacific Wren
Bewick’s Wren
Hairy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Song Sparrow
American Crow
European Starling
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared Dove
Fox Sparrow
Mallards
House Finch
Anna’s Hummingbird
White-crowned Sparrow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Brown Pelican
Red-winged Blackbird
Brewer’s Blackbird
Pacific Loon
Western Gull

April 12, 2024 The Knoll Open Space & Roads End State Park

It was a perfect day for a walk in the woods. Mark Elliott led 14 birders including a family of 5 from Seattle. The sounds of spring filled the air and plants were shooting up everywhere. All participants were enjoying the beautiful Open Space. 

Sightings of the day:

Mark Elliot shares the wonder of a Rough-skinned Newt, photo by Caren Willoughby

Pacific Wren
Raven
Townsend Warbler
Chestnut-backed Chickadee 
Golden-crowned Kinglet
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco 
Stellar’s Jay
Violet Green Swallow 
Song Sparrow 
Mallard 
Red-winged Blackbird 
White-crowned Sparrow 
American Crow
House Finch
European Starling 
Western Gull
Cow Parsnip

June 9, 2023 The Knoll

Birders resting and taking in the views after a steep climb up to The Knoll by Ruth Shelly

We had 8 people total (2 from the class, Jane and Cindy, and one from the Osprey project, Juliette, and 5 Audubon folks).

Bird list:

Wilson's warbler
Steller's jay
Pacific slope flycatcher
Warbling vireo
Golden-crowned kinglet
Crow
American robin
Pacific wren
Black-headed grosbeak
Brandt's cormorant
Brown pelican
Eurasian collared dove
Surf scoter

August 10, 2019 The Knoll Open Space, Lincoln City

All photos complements of Steve Griffiths

Nineteen people joined our expert guides in climbing to the top of The Knoll. A few birds, lots of sunshine, and great views! Species included a Cooper's Hawk, Pacific Wren, and Brown Pelican.

This walk was one of our special Bird Watching Clinics, sponsored by Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.

August 10, 2018 The Knoll

The fog was low in the trees on our walk to the Knoll Friday morning. There were 19 birders/photographers that were not disappointed by the beauty along the trail. We were entertained by the song of the Swainson’s Thrush, Wrentit, Pacific Wren, and the Sightings of the Cooper’s Hawk, Song Sparrow, American Crow, Band-tailed Pigeon, Stellar’s Jay, Raven, Barn Swallow, Dark-eyed Junco, and the Chestnut-backed Chickadee.

June 27, 2015 The Knoll at Roads End Open Space

Trip leader, Mark Elliott, and a sweet looking deer greeted the group of 12 birders. The weather was slightly overcast as we proceeded to make our way through the trees to the top of the Knoll. It was an excellent time to sharpen bird identification by ear because of the canopy that the trees provided. Once on top we were rewarded with an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean, Lincoln City, and Devil's Lake.
It was a 'wish you were there' moment.

Sightings of the Day
American Goldfinch
Great Blue Heron
American Crow
White-crowned Sparrow
American Robin
Black-headed Grosbeak
Swainson's Thrush
Orange-crowned Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Steller's Jay
Red Crossbill
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Hermit Warbler
Gray Jay
Hairy Woodpecker
Double-crested Cormorant
Rufus Hummingbird
Glaucous-winged Gull
Brown Pelican
Cedar Waxwing
Brown-headed Cowbird