Field Trip: Milo McIver State Park with Dan van den Broek

Name: Field Trip: Milo McIver State Park with Dan van den Broek
Start: 2021-03-27T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2021-03-27T11:00:00-07:00

Let’s spend a morning walking trails through riparian woodland and coniferous forest along the Clackamas River. We will watch for early migrants among the avian residents of the park. Possible species include Tree and Violet-green Swallow, Orange-crowned Warbler as well as Red-breasted Sapsucker and American Dipper.

*You will need a State Park pass for this trip. CLICK HERE to purchase online.*

Please dress for the weather. You will drive yourself for the day. Dan will reach out with further details before the trip.

Trip limited to 10 participants.

This outdoor program will follow all physical distancing and safety protocols dictated by the Oregon Health Administration. Masks required. Please feel free to bring your own spotting scope if you have one. Scroll down for details.

A Violet-green Swallow is perched on a thin branch against a blue sky. — Violet-green Swallow, photo by Mick Thompson

Join Dan van den Broek for a stroll along the Clackamas searching for early bird migrants.

Trip Details

Leader: Dan van den Broek
Date and time: March 27, 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Fee: $45 members / $65 non-members
Limited to 10 participants

Mandatory guidelines:

Stay home if you or a member in your household have any symptoms, or if you have been in contact with anyone with these symptoms:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Everyone drive on their own, with members of their household
Everybody must wear a face covering at all times
Everybody remain at least 6 feet apart at all times
No more than 10 people, plus the instructor
Only go to locations with plenty of room to stay safe:
- Wide, open spaces are best
- No crowded trails – limit to early morning walks and/or weekdays
- Prioritize trails that are one-directional
- Prioritize locations with trails at least 6-feet wide

Trip Leader

Dan van den Broek

Dan has over 15 years of experience leading international birding trips and teaching classes for Bird Alliance of Oregon. With prior experiences at Point Reyes Bird Observatory, Redwood Sciences Lab, Klamath Bird Observatory, Costa Rica Bird Observatory, and Avifauna Northwest, Dan brings immense enthusiasm and passion for birds and natural history to all of his trips.

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