Seven capes, two walks and a cocktail
Photo by Ruth Shelly
The group has a new name but the same mission: to encourage residents and visitors to protect and enjoy the native birds, other wildlife and habitats found on Oregon's Central Coast. The Seven Capes Bird Alliance will hold an October bird walk and a driving tour to explore a range of coastal habitats from Roads End State Park to Otter Crest this Friday, Oct. 11, and Saturday, Oct. 12.
Friday, Oct. 11
The Knoll Open Space, Lincoln City
The hike of the lower portion of The Knoll provides diverse habitat for an interesting array of birds, making it a great place to see the arrival of wintering songbirds and enjoy resident birds. The walk will continue downhill past the Sal La Sea wetlands to the parking lot at Roads End State Park.
The group will meet at 9 am on NE Devils Lake Blvd past the golf course; look for the sign.
Saturday, Oct. 12
Boiler Bay to Devil’s Punchbowl
Join a driving tour of prime rocky habitats, starting at Boiler Bay State Natural Area. The tour will have excellent seabird watching and possible glimpses at shorebirds, with stops at Depoe Bay and Otter Crest loop to explore the new Cape Foulweather Marine Conservation Area, Marine Garden and Marine Reserves. Learn more about protected nearshore habitats and the birds and other wildlife that depend on them.
The group will meet at 9 am in the Boiler Bay State Natural Area parking lot.
All Seven Capes Bird Alliance 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; dress appropriately for coastal weather and muddy trails.
• Want more time with birds of a feather? Head to Salishan Coastal Lodge on Wednesday, Oct. 16, for Perch & Pour. This bird-oriented happy hour starts at 3 pm on the third Wednesday of every month in The Attic.
This month, an alliance representative will share information on upcoming bird walks and this year’s osprey watch results. The group will share recent sightings and favorite fall birding spots.
Salishan Coastal Lodge is located at 7760 Hwy. 101 in Gleneden Beach.
For more information, go to sevencapes.org.