Birdwatching, nature viewing and sightseeing

Birdwatching from the Crow's Nest Enjoy plenty of wildlife viewing from your deck at Ripple Run or for the more adventurous, visit other locations nearby. At the mouth of the Nehalem estuary, seals can frequently be seen on the beach. Dunes separate the bay from the ocean at Nehalem Bay State Park, which offers access and the best views of the estuary. Birdwatching can be good year around here and up river near Wheeler and the town of Nehalem, but is best for birding April through August. Pelicans, common murres, and puffins are at the coast only during these months.

Oregon Coast Birds – A comprehensive site for birding on the Oregon Coast.

Natural Wonders of the NW Coast – Information about the different plants, geology, and wildlife found along the Oregon coast.

Bird Guide Pelagics – Offers guided ocean bird watching and nature tours off the beautiful Pacific Northwest coast.

Oregon Coast Explorer -- Take a trip on a 1910 Heisler Steam Locomotive run by the Port of Tillamook Bay Railroad through some of the most scenic countryside on the Oregon coast.