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Hillsboro 242nd St 8 Forest Grove cornell rd. Division St P9 Powell Blvd P10 P8 8 Gresham Henry 205 Hagg Multnomah 43 Lake 219 217ortland’s reputation as a “green” metropolitan area is confirmed Spring and summer bring songbirds excellent site for waterfowl in winter, Scoggins valley rd to the forest, including Red-Eyed Vireo. and southbound shorebirds in late by a remarkable array of birding sites, offering a chance to find P Milwaukie Bald Eagle nest on site. On warm days, summer, including Black-bellied Plover. nearly every species of bird that regularly occurs in the Willamette you may see Western Painted Turtles Summering ducks includeBoring Cinnamon Gaston river rd Valley. From the Willamette River confluence east to the Sandy River basking in the backwaters. Paddling is and Blue-winged Teal. Many swallows Spring Hill rd Delta, the mighty Columbia LakeRiver Oswegoand nearby lakes and wetlands best in spring and early summerDamascus when forage over the water in season. Check Bald Peak rd laurel rd Scholls ferry rd Tigard Clackamasthe water level is still high enough for the wooded edges for warblers, vireos, offer you views of loons, grebes, geese and ducks, while open habitats 224 212 210 T good access. and tanagers. Yellow-headed Blackbird ua lat in r can host kingbirds, shrikes, sparrows and longspurs depending on 219 Rive 43 has nested here. Red-shouldered Hawk Sandy 99Wthe season. As you turn south and west, forested remnants of extinct 205 ARCVEFGPQ appears occasionally, while American Sponsorship available Tualatin rd Stafford rd Galdstone Kestrel, Red-tail Hawk, Osprey, and

roy rogers rd volcanoes rise above the heart of the city, providing sanctuary to Bald Eagle are expected. Another 0.5 Scholls-Sherwood rd migrant flycatchers,Tualatin vireos, and warblers along with resident forest Bald Peak rd P2. Vanport Wetlands mi NW on Broadacre is Force Lake, a 211 47 od rd take I-5 to Exit birds.wo Returning to the205 Willamette River at Oaks Bottom, you’ll From Portland, good place to scope for migrant grebes, er atin Sh West Linn Tual find more waterfowl and shorebirds during migration. West of the 306B for the Expo Center. Turn L at ducks, and shorebirds. the bottom of the ramp, go under the 219 Sherwood 211 river on majestic heights overlooking the Willamette confluence Springwater rd mountain rd 99E freeway, and turn R on Expo Rd. From EFGKQ where you started, you can even encounter Red Crossbill, Evening Sponsor: Port of Portland Yamhill Boones ferry rd Vancouver or Hayden Island, take Grosbeak, and otherStafford rd denizens of the Oregon Coast Range. Oregon City Exit 306 (Interstate Ave), stay in R lane and take another exit for Delta Park / P3. Marine Drive Loop Sponsor: Port of Portland Portland Meadows in 0.25 mi. At the Marine Dr can be reached from Exit 307 213 240 bottom of the ramp, go straight 0.2 mi off I-5, or by taking the 122nd Ave or 99W The path begins at the park entrance, on Expo Rd and turn L on Broadacre. 223rd Ave exits N from I-84. WilsonvilleP1. Smith-Bybee Lakes Small parking areas are on both sides Estacada Carlton Newberg and runs 0.5 mi through cottonwood Marine Dr runs along the top of the dike 219 Wildlife Area forest and riparian brush to two of the road within 0.1 mi, just past that protects the Portland Airport area the entrance to Portland International from floods. You’ll find many places Dundee From Portland, take I-5 N to Exit 307, observation blinds. In winter, along locust St Raceway. and follow signs for Marine Dr W. The with sparrows99E including Lincoln’s and to scan the Columbia River for loons, Willam et Knights Bridge rd White-throated Sparrows, expect to This mitigation project comprises about grebes, and diving ducks, as well as te park entrance is about 1.5 mi down on Ri arndt rd ver the L. Canby see many geese and ducks, notably Spangler60 rdac of open wetland with hummocks Osprey and Bald Eagle. A paved multi- that become islands as water levels use path that runs alongside the road. Access the wildlife area by the Canvasback, Redhead, and Common Goldeneye, and hundreds of Great drop during summer.Beaver The creek perimeter rd is Parking areas all along the way offer Interlakes Trail (paved). A portable Mola champoeg rd lla fenced and the interior is off-limits, but many viewing points, but one of the toilet at the trailhead; a parking lot with Egret that showRi up as water levels are v er viewing is possible from the N side of most popular birding destinations is restrooms is 0.25 mi from the entrance. lowered in fall. Migrant shorebirds 211 Aurora use the area in summer and fall. a large off-leash dog field. This is an Broughton Beach (3 mi E of I-5, just St. Paul 10 french Prairie rd

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58 Westfi r Oakridge P5. Columbia River The Sandy River Delta, particularly its E side, is a unique area of extensive open Slough habitat near the mouth of the Columbia From NE 148th and NE Sandy Blvd go Gorge. As such, it draws birds that are N to Airport Way. Turn R on Airport Way. otherwise hard to find in the northern Watch for green sign, turn R at sign and Willamette Valley. In late spring thru proceed to small parking lot. summer look for nesting Red-eyed The Columbia River Slough is a nearly Vireo, Yellow Warbler, Yellow-breasted 20-mi chain of narrow waterways Chat, Lazuli Bunting and Bullock’s and ponds that stretches almost Oriole. Eastern Kingbirds reach the Bewick's Wren continuously from Kelly Point (at western limit of their documented PHOTO BY: the confluence of the Willamette and breeding range on the E side of the Stephanie Hazen Columbia Rivers) to Fairview Lake in delta. Many intermontane-region G len L in d eman PHOTO BY: Chestnut-backed Chickadee past Salty’s Restaurant). Park in the Gresham. Restoration efforts by Metro vagrants such as Sage Thrasher and large gravel lot on the S side of the and the City of Portland have restored Mountain Bluebird have been found. road, cross, and take the path E. The this urbanized landscape so that it now The delta also includes access to A wide gravel path takes you around 1.25 mi walk to the Sea Scout Base supports river otters, painted turtles, reclaimed wetlands which now host two small lakes surrounded by willows passes through a small but productive dragonflies, and more than 170 species Sora and Virginia Rail, Cinnamon Teal, and some cattails, with a second patch of short-grass habitat on sandy of birds. The best season for a paddle and Solitary Sandpiper (in migration). path continuing N through a grassy soil, which is a wintertime magnet for trip is late spring, when the woods In winter, look for Northern Shrike meadow and ash woods. The ponds American Pipit, Horned Lark, Western are buzzing with life and water levels and check sparrow flocks for rarities host waterfowl year round; in spring Meadowlark, and rarely Snow Bunting are still high. By mid-summer, water such as Harris’s Sparrow. River views warblers abound in the willows. The or Lapland Longspur. The river here is levels drop and aquatic vegetation can at the ends of the trails are good for meadow hosts sparrows, and the woods also good for water birds: five species make paddling difficult. In addition to loons, grebes, and diving ducks in are good for thrushes, wrens and vireos. of grebes have been seen. Short-eared the central access point noted above, winter. A unique elliptical bird blind Osprey often dive into the small ponds Owl is sometimes seen along the beach Metro provides many additional designed by Maya Lin can be reached to take stocked trout. Restrooms are or hunting over the airport grounds in access points, including at Site P4. via a 1.2 mi trail from the parking area. located across the lake from the parking the winter. Be alert that traffic along A canoe launch and trail at 166th and area. Airport Way, behind the Portland Water AEFG Marine Dr is dangerous, as drivers go Sponsorship available ACEFGP fast on the narrow road. Bureau’s pumping station, features a pond with waterfowl, and woodlands Sponsorship available EFGOKQ that host songbirds. If you’re inclined P7. Salish Ponds Sponsorship available and prepared for a longer trek, you can Wetland Park P8. Powell Butte Nature launch at Kelly Point park, at the far W From I-84, take Exit 14. Drive 0.9 mi S Park P4. Whitaker Ponds end of Marine Dr (W of P1) from which on 207th Ave/Fairview Pkwy to Glisan From E Powell Blvd, between Portland Natural Area you can paddle up the slough, or out St. Turn R, and then almost immediately and Gresham, turn S on 162nd Ave and From I-5, take Exit 306A (Columbia into the Willamette River. turn R into the parking lot of the Lodges drive 0.5 mi up the short, steep road to Blvd) and drive E for 3 mi to 47th AREFGP at Lake Salishan apartment complex. the gravel parking area. Ave. Turn L and drive 0.25 mi to the There is reserved parking for park A large system of trails covers this Sponsorship available entrance on the R, 7040 NE 47th Ave. If visitors here. 600-ac volcanic butte, looping the gate is closed, use the small gravel P6. Sandy River Delta through scrub/savanna on the top, to pullout just before the bridge. From I-84 eastbound near Troutdale, to Whitaker Ponds Natural Area is an reach the west bank of delta take interesting site for children, with plenty Exit 17, turn N at bottom of ramp onto of interpretive signage and educational Graham Rd and follow for 1 mi (road activities. Two cottonwood and willow- curves to W), then turn R on Sundial edged ponds along the Columbia Rd and continue 0.5 mi. From there Slough host Hooded Merganser, Wood walk N along a gravel road to reach Duck, and Pied-billed Grebe. Belted the Columbia River. To reach the Kingfisher, Red-tailed Hawk, and Great east bank, take Exit 18 onto ramp that Blue Heron are commonly seen. Black- curves back toward W. At bottom of capped Chickadee, Ruby-crowned ramp turn N (R) to pass under freeway, Kinglet, Western Wood-Pewee, and and follow frontage road 0.2 mi E to Bewick’s Wren nest in the wooded gravel parking area on L, just before areas. A canoe launch at the NW corner the frontage road turns into on-ramp provides paddling access to Columbia for I-84 westbound. From here walk Slough (Site P5), although boating is trails NE into grasslands or follow a not allowed on Whitaker Ponds. causeway that leads N along the Sandy River.

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11 Mt. Tabor, another volcanic butte, is one of the best places in the Portland area to view large flocks of mixed warblers, vireos, and flycatchers during spring migration in late April and May. Breeding species include Band-tailed Pigeon, Hutton’s Vireo, and Lesser Goldfinch can be found around patches of mixed forest. Common migrants include Rufous Hummingbird, Pacific-

PHOTO BY: Kevin Smi th PHOTO BY: slope, Hammond’s, and Olive-sided Common Loon Flycatchers, Orange-crowned, Black- throated Gray, Nashville, MacGillivray’s and Wilson’s Warblers, Cassin’s Vireo, dark forested flanks that host species and Swainson’s Thrush. Rare but for the novice and advanced birder annual migrants include Townsend’s alike. Specialty birds include nesting Solitaire, Hermit Warbler, and Lazuli Bunting and Western Kingbird in Chipping Sparrow. Winter residents summer, Short-eared Owl in winter, and include Townsend’s Warbler, Varied Kevin Smi th PHOTO BY: a variety of raptors in all seasons. The and Hermit Thrushes, and Sooty Fox Horned Grebe summit, 350 ft above the surrounding and Golden-crowned Sparrows. Park city, can be reached via a 0.75 mi paved hours are 5 AM to midnight. The trail from the parking area. Blvd (Sellwood Park) and at the N end Portland pioneers Henry and Georgiana park is closed to motor vehicles on of SE Oaks Park Way, from the E end of Pittock. The 46-ac grounds in the hills ACEFGOP Wednesdays, and from 10 PM to 5 AM Sellwood Bridge (Tacoma St). of W Portland are part of the Portland all other days. Sponsorship available This 140-ac floodplain wetland is park system, and have second-growth mixed forest as well as ornamental P9. Mt. Tabor Park ACEFGOP on the E bank of the Willamette River Sponsor: Audubon Society of in the heart of Portland. Common plantings.. The grounds are open daily From US Hwy 26 (Powell Blvd) 0.7 mi Portland and Friends of Mt. Tabor residents include Red-breasted from 5 AM to 9 PM. In winter, watch for W of I-205, turn R on Hwy 213 (SE 82). Sapsucker, Bewick’s and Winter Wrens, Varied Thrush, Red Crossbill, and Pine Go N 0.5 mi, then L (W) on Division St P10. Oaks Bottom Hutton’s Vireo, and Western Scrub-Jay. Siskin. In summer, Vaux’s Swift can for 1.1 mi. Turn R (N) on SE 60th Ave Wildlife Refuge In winter, watch for Varied and Hermit often be seen overhead. Red-breasted and go 0.6 mi. Turn R (E) and go 0.1 mi Thrushes, Sooty Fox and Golden- Sapsucker, Pacific-slope Flycatcher, to park entrance gate. Continuing uphill North entrance: From US Hwy crowned Sparrows. Pacific-slope Black-throated Gray Warbler and 0.6 mi through a R bend and sharp L 26 (Powell Blvd) at E end of Ross Flycatcher and Osprey nest on-site. Black-headed Grosbeak nest in the switchback, park at amphitheater and Island Bridge, exit onto Hwy 99E The Refuge also hosts warbler and area. Hutton’s Vireo, Chestnut-backed basketball courts or continue 0.2 mi southbound. Go 1.2 mi S and exit onto flycatcher flocks during migration. Fall Chickadee, and Bushtit are resident. farther to a smaller parking lot and gate. SE Milwaukie Ave. At top of off-ramp, migrants include Semipalmated Plover The site is also outstanding for migrant To reach the summit from here either walk bear R. After 100 yds, turn into parking and American Pipit. Bald Eagle nests on songbirds. On weekends the Mansion up paved road or take steps that ascend lot on R. A gravel trail on the S side islands nearby. Restrooms are available can be busy with visitors, so it’s best to R about 50 yards beyond gate. of lot leads into the wildlife refuge. in Sellwood Park, a short walk from the to get there early. A fee is charged for South entrances: Alternative access parking lot at the southern entrance. admission to the mansion, but entrance points are at SE 7th Ave & SE Sellwood to the park is free. The Audubon ACEFGOPQ Sanctuary (Site C1, Columbia Loop) is Townsend’s Warbler Sponsor: Audubon Society within walking distance. PHOTO BY: of Portland Steve Dowlan ACEFGO P11. Pittock Mansion Sponsorship available The Pittock Mansion is located 2 mi W of downtown Portland. Traveling W on Burnside, 0.6 mi past the intersection with NW Macleay Blvd, turn R onto NW Barnes Rd. Go 0.1 mi, then turn R on NW Pittock Ave. After 0.2 mi turn R on NW Pittock Dr and go 0.3 mi to reach the mansion grounds. GPS 45˚ 31.443' N, 122˚ 45.678' W The Pittock Mansion, a stately house built in 1912 with a commanding view of Portland, Cascade peaks,

and the confluence of the Willamette Kevin Smi th PHOTO BY: and Columbia Rivers, was home to Eastern Kingbird 12