Stay sharp

This weekend, the Audubon Society of Lincoln City will lead two walks that explore the varied nesting sites of local birds — from an osprey nest atop a snag in Nesika Park to crowded rookeries at Yaquina Head.

Friday, July 12

Nesika City Park, Lincoln City

The name "Nesika" means "Our Place" in the Chinook language. The trip will include a view of the nesting osprey pair with their chick, explore forested trails and look for songbirds in the woods.

The group will meet at SE 3rd Street and Mast Avenue at 9 am.

Stay after the walk and help manage the invasive ivy in this open space. Volunteer to "girdle" the ivy; tools and gloves provided. City staff will haul out the ivy.

Saturday, July 13

Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, Newport

Participants will enjoy views of colonies of common murres and Brant’s and pelagic cormorants, and be on the lookout for bald eagles and possibly peregrine falcons. The trail is moderate with some ups and downs.

The group will meet in the interpretive center parking lot at 9 am.

All the group’s bird walks are free, family-friendly, easy to moderate 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.