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Field Trip: River Island Nature Park

Set along the Clackamas River this 240-acre park protects riparian, meadow and mixed woodlands. We expect to find a number of migrants including various swallows, Orange-crowned Warbler and Common Yellowthroat.

Learn more about Metro’s River Island Natural Area.

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 9 participants (Metro properties limit groups to 10 total). 

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 Common Yellowthroat is perched in green shrubs.
Common Yellowthroat, photo by Mick Thompson

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Come birding and explore River Island on the Clackamas River with Dan van den Broek.

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Trip Details

  • Leader: Dan van den Broek
  • Date and time: April 11, 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

  • Fee: $45 members / $65 non-members

  • Limited to 9 participants (Metro properties limit groups to 10)

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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Details

Date:
April 11, 2021
Time:
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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