The Coast attracts many enthusiasts of birds, who can observe a diverse range of seabirds, shorebirds, and waterfowl, including eagles, ospreys, and puffins.
Simply equipping oneself with a pair of binoculars allows one to head out to any coastal headland where there's a chance of spotting gray whales in mid-December as they kick off their annual migration back south along the Oregon Coast for about one month. They then reappear between March and June on their way back north. The state is also home to two species of sea lion and three species of seal, making for an even richer natural habitat.