BIRDING SITES
01. Willamette Heights
02. Dorris Ranch
03. Jasper Pond
04. Clearwater Park
05. Volunteer Park
06. Wyatt Meadows
07. Jasper Meadows
08. Walterville Pond
09. Bob Artz Park
10. Wallace Ruff Park
11. Lively Park
12. EWEB Bike Path
13. Harvest Landing
14. Corporate Way
15. Guy Lee Park
16. By-Gully Path
17. Kelly Butte
18. Eastgate
19. West D Greenway
20. Island Park
21. Millrace Park
Photo Credits
Unless otherwise noted, all bird photographs courtesy of Greg Gillson thebirdguide.com.
Birding Trail Site #21
Millrace Park
200 S. Mill St.
A tucked away birding site
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Shown above: Green Heron and Spotted Sandpiper
Facts
• A small .7 acre park sited on the edge of the historic Springfield
Millrace
• Contains a beautiful, nearly 100’ long wisteria arbor
• Sited across the drive from the Springfield Chamber of Commerce (located
in the old train depot building)
• Park hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• No restrooms
Habitat
The riparian habitat consists of bigleaf maple with some alder, willow, osoberry, and blackberries.
Birding Highlights
A surprisingly diverse list of birds can be observed at this location including Great Blue Heron, Green Heron, Spotted Sandpiper, Northern Flicker, American Crow, Cedar Waxwing, Bushtit, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Black-capped Chickadee, and Song Sparrow.
Other Attractions
Interpretive panels discuss the historic Springfield Millrace. There is a picnic table and a small overlook. Deer and river otter have been seen here. The old train depot building containing the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and an old train car can be accessed from the same parking area.
Getting There
From downtown Springfield, go south on South Mill Street. Immediately turn left into the parking area. Alternatively, go south on South 2nd Street. Immediately turn right into the parking area.
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