There are several places to stay in Sisters, Oregon from where wildlife spotting locations are close by. Sisters is home to the Deschutes National Forest and numerous hiking, biking and horse riding trails and lakes and creeks which makes it easy to see the abundant wildlife roam free in their natural habitat.
Indian Ford Campground
The campground is located just 6 miles west of Sisters and has a number of public utilities and amenities. The creek close to the area is a popular location to spot different types of birds such as woodpeckers, warblers and songbird like water ouzel or dipper.
Fryrear Canyon
The Canyon is located east of Sisters and is a popular destination for trail use and wildlife viewing. Here you will get to spot the golden eagles and prairie falcons, as well as their favorite prey, the jackrabbits and ground squirrels. As the area is their nesting and foraging ground, there are number of rules and regulations for getting close to them.
Suttle Lake Campgrounds
Another interesting place to spot wildlife, Suttle Lake is located 14 miles west of Sister. There is plenty to see and fish here. If you get lucky, then you may spot the rare and unusual tailed frog, Ascaphus truei, among other frogs and amphibians. There a are number of native and migratory birds that frequent the lake waters. They include lazuli buntings, bald eagles, osprey, water ouzel and waterfowls.
Dedicated Forest Trails
There are several dedicated forest trails within and at the edge of the forest from where you can sight a number wildlife without disturbing them. You can find the golden-mantled ground squirrel, badgers, bobcats, yellow pine chipmunks, mule deers, coyotes, and a number of Pacific rattlers and gopher snakes slithering around.
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