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During the Spring, Summer and Fall months at Silver Falls State Park visitors can experience a variety
of talks and walks provided by the interpretive park staff and members of the Friends of Silver Falls.
Visitors can participate in walks on Geology, History, Wetlands, Plant ID, Wildlife and Birds, and
Waterfalls. Call ahead to confirm time and dates. (Park: 503-873-8681)
of talks and walks provided by the interpretive park staff and members of the Friends of Silver Falls.
Visitors can participate in walks on Geology, History, Wetlands, Plant ID, Wildlife and Birds, and
Waterfalls. Call ahead to confirm time and dates. (Park: 503-873-8681)
| Animals of Silver Falls State Park |
Rodentia (Mice, Rates, Gophers, Squirrels)
Lagomotpha (Rabbits)
Artiodactyla (Deer, Elk, Mountain Goats)
- Douglas Ground Squirrel - "Gray Digger"
- Northern Flying Squirrel
- Townsend Chipmunk
- Douglas Squirrel - "Pine Squirrel"
- Western Bushy-tailed Wood Rat
- Ruddy Deer Mouse
- Oregon Creeping Mouse - "Meadow
Mouse" - Northwest Jumping Mouse
- Mazama Pocket Gopher
- Brown Mountain Beaver
- American Beaver
- Nutria
Lagomotpha (Rabbits)
- Washington Snowshoe Hare
Artiodactyla (Deer, Elk, Mountain Goats)
- Black-tailed Deer
- Roosevelt Elk
- Rocky Mountain Elk
Insectivora (Shrews and Moles)
Chiroptera (Bats)
Several kinds observed, but none collected for
specific identification
Carnivora (Cats, Dogs, Weasels, Bears, etc.)
- Trowbridge Shrew
- Baird Dusky Shrew
- Vagrant Shrew
- Gibs Shrew
- Coast Mole
Chiroptera (Bats)
Several kinds observed, but none collected for
specific identification
Carnivora (Cats, Dogs, Weasels, Bears, etc.)
- Oregon Spotted Skunk
- Striped Skunk
- Cascade Weasel
- Mountain Coyote
- Oregon Bob Cat
- Mountain Lion - "Cougar"
- Western Mink
- Pacific Raccoon
- Pacific Marten
- Black Bear
- Gray Fox
- River Otter
| Birds of Silver Falls State Park |
Chickadees
Woodpeckers
Vireos
Swallows
Swifts and Hummingbirds
Northern Shrike
Belted Kingfisher
- Black-capped Chickadee
- Mountain Chickadee
- Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Woodpeckers
- Red-breasted Sapsucker
- Downy Woodpecker
- Hairy Woodpecker
- Northern Flicker
- Pileated Woodpecker
Vireos
- Cassin's Vireo
- Hutton's Vireo
- Western Warbling Vireo
Swallows
- Tree Swallow
- Violet-green Swallow
- Northern Rough-winged Swallow
- Barn Swallow
- Cliff Swallow
Swifts and Hummingbirds
- Vaux's Swift
- Rufous Hummingbird
Northern Shrike
Belted Kingfisher
Flycatchers
Owls
Pigeons & Doves
Shorebirds
Grouse & Quail
- Olive-sided Flycatcher
- Western Wood-Pewee
- Willow Flycatcher
- Hammond's Flycatcher
- Pacific-slope Flycatcher
Owls
- Western Screech Owl
- Great Horned Owl
- Northern Pygmy-Owl
- Barred Owl
- Spotted Owl
- Great Grey Owl
- Long-eared Owl
- Saw-whet Owl
Pigeons & Doves
- Rock Pigeon
- Band-tailed Pigeon
- Mourning Dove
Shorebirds
- Killdeer
- Spotted Sandpiper
- Wilson's Snipe
Grouse & Quail
- Sooty Grouse
- Ruffed Grouse
- Mountain Quail