Field Trip: Kelley Point Park in Winter

Name: Field Trip: Kelley Point Park in Winter
Start: 2024-02-03T08:30:00-08:00
End: 2024-02-03T11:00:00-08:00

Join us, as we look and listen for birds along the waterfront, in open fields, and among the black cottonwood forest at Kelley Point Park. You never know what you will find at this North Portland city park at the confluence of the Willamette, Columbia, and the Columbia Slough.

Please bring binoculars, scope if you have one, and wear appropriate footwear and layered clothing for cool, wet weather. Also, don’t forget to bring water and lunch/snacks (if needed) given the trip’s duration.

For those interested, please see the link below for historical data on species occurrence at the refuge for the month of January, just to get an idea of what could be seen during the visit:

Kelley Point Park- Historic February Sightings

Accessibility

Walking distance: 2 miles
Elevation changes: minimal
Trail: Wide pavement, some gravel or hard packed dirt
Pacing: Slow
Rest stops: None
Sun exposure: Full
Amenities (bathrooms and parking): Accessible restrooms and ample parking

Buffleheads, photo by Mick Thompson

Join us for a laid-back morning walk at Kelley Point Park in search of any and all birds that call this North Portland peninsula their winter refuge.

Field Trip Details

Date: February 3, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Fee: $45 members / $65 non-members
Limited to 12 participants

Trip Leader

Ross Barnes-Rickett

Ross caught the birding bug in the spring of 2011, while living in the Piney Woods of Northeast Texas. Since then, he has lived in Texas' High Plains, conducted breeding bird and environmental impact surveys in the region, as well as birded extensively throughout the Lone Star State and led trips for local Audubon chapters. He and his partner moved to the Portland area in 2016, and he has thoroughly enjoyed getting to experience Oregon's rich diversity of habitats, while becoming intimately familiar with its unique birdlife. Ross has birding experience in the UK, Costa Rica, and Australia, and delights in camping and traveling with family whenever possible. He has a keen interest in birding by ear, encouraging his toddler to identify flyover calls while on local hikes. Ross also has interests in birding equity and inclusion, particularly at the intersection of disability and universal design/access, and looks to promote birding opportunities for all.

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