Sellwood “Bird Fest” continues to delight migratory avian fanciers

While some folks love caring for birds in a cage, others enjoy learning how they can better protect feathered friends in the wild.

Consequently, people came from all over Portland to the annual “Wild Bird Festival” on May 7, held once again at Sellwood Park, on the bluff overlooking Oaks Bottom.

The City of Portland, led by “Portland Parks Environmental Education”, continues to partner with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to increase public awareness about the Migratory Bird Treaty Program, in which they are partners. One result is this annual bird-related event, designed for families.

These activities are widely varied — from songs and stories about birds, to crafts like making “vulture planes” and bird feeders, and even gardening tips. While seed and feed was available for birds at the Bird Fest, Sellwood’s Twin Paradox Coffee Shop donated cookies and coffee to nourish the humans present.