Birding on the Bay

Cormorants. | Photo by Ram Papish

Join in on this great event and discover loons, grebes, pelicans, cormorants and a variety of other seabirds from Netarts Bay, Whalen Island and south to the new Sitka Sedge State Park. This even is hosted by Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea - WEBS, and takes place on September 15 from 9a.m.-2p.m. in Netarts Bay (final location yet to be disclosed). The tour will be led by Ram Papish, an Oregon coastal wildlife artist, professional photographer and biologist. Papish, an illustrator for a variety of public and private environmental agencies, will lead this field based workshop.

This WEBS hosted event is also part of the Explore Nature series of hikes, walks, paddles and outdoor adventures. Hosted by a consortium of volunteer community and non-profit organizations, these meaningful nature-based experiences highlight the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve the area’s natural resources and natural resource-based economy. Find our more at www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com.