Audubon Birding Day: Deschutes River State Recreation Area and Celilo State Park
Join Ross to bird along the Columbia River from the Dalles to the Deschutes River mouth. This area will include stops at Deschutes River State Rec Area, Celilo State Park, nearby cliffs checking for White-throated Swift, and the Dalles Riverfront Park. We hope to encounter spring migrant songbirds and returning breeders in this diverse portion of the Columbia Basin ecological zone featuring canyonland, sagebrush, grassland, and riparian habitats.
Notes on this Audubon Birding Day
*Please remember to bring binoculars and appropriate layered clothing. Remember drinks and snacks/lunch for the duration of the trip!
*Also, it’s recommended to wear tick spray (permethrin) and high boots, given the guaranteed presence of ticks and the possibility of snakes encountered during the hike.