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November 3 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Audubon Birding Day: Upstream on the Columbia River with Brodie Cass Talbott FULL

Name: Audubon Birding Day: Upstream on the Columbia River with Brodie Cass Talbott *FULL*
Start: 2023-11-03T08:30:00-07:00
End: 2023-11-03T16:30:00-07:00

This is a self-driving trip and will start at Deschutes River Park and end in The Dalles.

Less than two hours from Portland, the Columbia River on the lee side of the Cascades presents remarkably different landscapes. On this full-day, self-driving trip, we’ll explore the rivers around The Dalles, visiting a variety of habitats as we make our west to our ending point in The Dalles. Scanning the river, we may find Common or Pacific Loons, Surf Scoter, or Red-necked Grebe, and at Lone Pine, we’ll have an opportunity to work on our gull ID and look for uncommon species.

Make sure to bring lunch and come prepared for the weather.

Amenities: Most stops will have access to restrooms.
Public Transit: None
Sun exposure: It is often cloudy in November in The Dalles, but we will have full exposure throughout. Sun protection, and rain protection, are recommended.
Rest Stops: We will have rest stops between stops.

Accessibility

Distance: Many short walks throughout the day, up to 1.5 miles. Total likely under 4 miles.
Pacing: Slow, with frequent stops at benches to view and listen for birds.
Elevation Changes: Mostly flat.
Trail Tread: A variety of treads, including grass, gravel, and paved trails.

Common Loon on water — Common Loon, photo by Scott Heron

Late fall along the dry side of the Columbia River is a great time to look for unusual species like loons, grebes, gulls, and raptors.

Trip Details

Leader: Brodie Cass Talbott
Date and time: November 3, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $85 members / $115 non-members
Limited to 12 participants

Trip Leader

Brodie Cass Talbott

Brodie works as an educator with Portland Audubon. After many years of wildland firefighting and leading river tours, he spent six years living and teaching across Asia, where his interest in birds became his passion. He has birded across five continents, and uses his experience in education and ecotourism to share his love of the outdoors with people from all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, with an eye towards increasing access to wild spaces for people from diverse communities.

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