It’s feather weather on the coast

With the coming of summer, birds abound in lakes, creeks and at the beach.

Audubon Society of Lincoln City will lead walks in June that explore a diversity of aquatic habitats that support a great variety of bird life.

Friday, June 7

D River Open Space and Devils Lake

Enjoy diverse habitat along the D River, cross a hidden boardwalk traversing unique wetlands, then walk to Devils Lake to look for birds such as American Goldfinch, Wilson’s Warbler, Pine Siskin and waterfowl.

The group will meet at 9 am at the NE 1st Street parking area on the east side of Highway 101 in Lincoln City.

Saturday, June 8

Ona Beach and Beaver Creek State Recreation Area

Starting with a walk through the woods along the creek, birders will make their way to the beach to look for nesting birds, including warblers and swallows, resident wading birds and songbirds. If time permits, the tour will continue to Beaver Creek. The group will meet at 9 am at the Ona Beach parking lot.

All the group’s bird walks are free, family-friendly, easy to moderately easy and no pre-registration or experience is required. Binoculars and guidebooks are provided. Walks are held rain or shine. For more information, go to lincolncityaudubon.org.