Our avian friends are an endless source of visual and auditory joy. Bird watching is popular around the world, but the Pacific Northwest birds are truly special. The birds of Washington state, Idaho, and Oregon run the gamut from tiny songbirds to ferocious predatory varieties. Many of the region’s birds are aquatic and thrive on the area’s abundant fish. Lush forests, beaches, rivers, and treed cities provide plenty of habitat for northwest birds. A diversity of environments makes the Pacific Northwest ideal for birds. Many species of borers, hummingbirds, songbirds, fishers, and predatory birds make their homes there. Our national bird, the eagle, features prominently in the region. Great herons, Anna’s hummingbird, flickers, and several charming varieties of chickadee call this part of the United States home. Oregon Birds Oregon’s coast provides habitat for many fishing birds. The common gull is a frequent sight, but there is also the Brandt’s […]
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