Oregon is a bird watcher’s paradise, with many birding locations across our great state. These habitats serve as excellent nesting and brood rearing areas for waterfowl and colonial nesting birds including American white pelican and several heron species. Bald eagle and osprey nest in many parts of the state and can sometimes be seen dining on the local wildlife.
Our innkeepers know the most favorable viewing areas and after providing a comfy bed, hearty breakfast and useful information, will send you off on an extraordinary birding adventure. They are ready to share the best observation sites and what you might expect to see.
Some of our member Inns have grounds recognized as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, Old Parkdale Inn being one. Many, if not most, are located near land ideal for birding.
Chehalem Ridge B&B is minutes from the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy bird watching around the Inn’s mountain top property.
As Oregon’s most northeastern county, Wallowa County is host to many bird species not necessarily found in other Oregon regions. Let us suggest some places to birdwatch, including The Nature Conservancy’s 32,000 acre Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, noted for its extensive raptor population. Joseph, Oregon stay at the Bronze Antler B&B
Lots of varieties of birds make their home in and around Carlton and The Carlton Inn. Feel free to use the Inn’s binoculars and bird books.
Yamhill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast has 30 acres of Vineyard, 2 ponds, & wooded area. Yamhill Vineyards has reported seeing on their property: hummingbirds, quail, Red Tailed Hawk, goldfinch, towhee, Barn & Tree Swallows, Turkey Vultures, chickadees, nuthatches, Juncos, Pileated Woodpecker, bluebirds, Evening Grosbeak. With feeders right off the deck, guests enjoy watching the birds feed while they dine at breakfast.
The gardens of the Old Parkdale Inn have been recognized as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. One day last spring we identified 21 species of birds at our feeders in just a half hours time! We especially enjoy sharing our favorite birding sites and hikes, and binoculars, with our guests along with the map of the Mt Hood Loop of the Cascade Birding Trails.
Since 1989, the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild has served as a statewide information network for its member properties, providing a unified voice for the industry with state regulatory and tourism agencies.
Now known as The Oregon Association of Independent Inns, we’re the same trusted organization, with a new name, a fresh look, and an expanded focus on independent lodging properties beyond traditional bed and breakfasts. Member properties represent a wide range of accommodations, from small guest cottages, cabins, and intimate two-room B&Bs to larger country inns, boutique hotels and dude ranches.
Oregon Association of Independent Inns are ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved member of the Oregon Association of Independent Inns.
