Whitaker Ponds Nature Park w/ RoseCityBirdCollective

About this event

Date & Time: Friday, November 6 · 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Whitaker Ponds Nature Park 7050 Northeast 47th Avenue, Portland, OR 97218

Accessibility Information Parking: Parking lot (moderate) Restroom Access: Porta-potty Pace: Easy Distance: 1.5-2 Miles Trail Conditions: Mostly flat, paved and well-maintained gravel paths with minimal elevation change.

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Join Kim for a great fall morning bird walk at Whitaker Ponds Nature Park, one of Northeast Portland's best urban birding locations. This compact natural area features two ponds, Whitaker Slough, and a beautiful black cottonwood forest surrounded by native shrubs and wetland vegetation, providing excellent habitat for an impressive variety of birds.

Within early November, fall migration is winding down and the bird community at Whitaker Ponds starts to take on a distinctly winter feel. Waterfowl numbers continue to increase as ducks return to the ponds and slough for the colder months, while wintering sparrows, kinglets, chickadees, woodpeckers, and other songbirds can be found throughout the surrounding forest and dense vegetation. Herons, Belted Kingfishers, and raptors 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 Whitaker Ponds.

From Birding For The People