Wade really like you to join us

Photo by Ruth Shelly

Welcome the early fall weather in less-traveled bird habitats at two Audubon Society of Lincoln City bird walks exploring the diverse coastal habitats of Cutler City Open Space and Sitka Sedge State Natural Area.

Friday, Sept. 13

Cutler City Open Space and Siletz Bay

In this unique wooded wetland habitat, large trees host species such as woodpecker and nuthatches, while the marshy brush is home to common yellowthroat and other songbirds. The walk will continue on to Siletz Bay to watch for migrating shorebirds.

If you are able, please stay after the walk and help manage the invasive ivy, which is destructive to the trees and needs to be removed. Tools and gloves will be provided.

The group will meet at 9 am at the pull-out on SW 63rd Street, west of Highway 101.

Saturday, Sept. 14

Sitka Sedge State Natural Area 

Sitka Sedge State Natural Area has a variety of coastal habitats that are teeming with wildlife. The trail winds through tidal flats, saltwater marshes and forested wetlands to the ocean. And sightings might include songbirds and shorebirds, including the possibility of Snowy Plovers.

The group will meet at 10 am in the parking area off Sandlake Road, north of Cape Kiwanda.

All Audubon Society of Lincoln City 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. For more information, go to lincolncityaudubon.org.