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Migratory Birds Information

Species being observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

House Finch

Scrub Jay

Steller's Jay

Spotted Towhee (formerly Rufous-sided Towhee)


American Robin

American Goldfinch

Evening Grosbeak

Rufous Hummingbird

Mourning Dove

Dark-eyed Junco

More information about these birds:

For children:

  • Stokes Beginner's Guide to Birds - Western Region
  • National Audubon Society First Field Guide - Birds

For adults:

  • National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds (Western Region)

Web Sites about Birds:

Audubon Society of Portland

National Audubon Society

Peterson's Field Guide On-line

Other Good Sites:

Oregon Birders On-line (Site based in Oregon)

U.S. Geological Survey - Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (Good pictures and tips about bird identification)

General Internet, about.com (Good general information)

Linkopedia's Web Guide (Links to other sites)

PBS On-line (PBS show devoted to bird watching)

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