Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge w/ RoseCityBirdCollective

Date & Time: Monday, October 19 · 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: We'll meet at the south parking lot near Sellwood Park
SW Malden St & SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR 97202

Accessibility Information
Parking: Parking lot (plentiful)
Restroom Access: Yes (Sellwood Park)
Pace: Easy
Distance: 2-3 Miles
Trail Conditions: The trail begins and ends with a short 1/8-mile hill that is considered moderately easy but may be challenging for those with mobility concerns. The remainder of the route follows mostly flat, packed gravel trails with only minor elevation changes.

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Join Bell for a beautiful fall morning bird walk at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, one of Portland's premier urban birding destinations. Stretching along the east bank of the Willamette River, Oaks Bottom offers an outstanding blend of marsh, open water, riparian woodland, and oak savanna, providing excellent birding opportunities throughout the year.

By mid-October, fall migration is beginning to wind down and the bird community at Oaks Bottom starts to take on a distinctly winter feel. Waterfowl numbers continue to increase across the wetlands, while wintering sparrows, kinglets, chickadees, woodpeckers, and other songbirds become more noticeable throughout the wooded areas and brushy edges. Herons, raptors, and other wetland birds may also be seen around the open water and treetops.

This beginner-friendly walk will include frequent stops to observe birds, practice identification, and talk about the transition from fall migration into the winter birding season at Oaks Bottom.