Along coastal shores and islands, the chatter and flight calls of Black turnstones invite an observer to look more closely at the rocky substrates to find these birds busily picking about in their search for food.

They primarily use rocky shores, jetties, and offshore islands, but may also be found on shorebird flats and sandy beaches.

The Black turnstone is a common transient and winter visitant on the coast.

Hear the call of the Black turnstone

Phogo by ©Keith Kohl, ODFW