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Field Trip: Birding the Sandy River Delta with Brodie Cass Talbott & Tara Lemezis *FULL*

Join Brodie and Tara in exploring the Sandy River Delta. The open habitat and proximity to water make the delta a productive place for early open country migrants, and can be a great place to search for shrikes, Say’s Phoebes, Yellow-breasted Chat, and a variety of migrating birds, sparrows and raptors.

Notes on location and parking

The entirety of the Sandy River Delta is a popular off-leash dog park. Folks with a fear of dogs should probably pass, as there are some extra friendly pups out there. Additionally, the park can be very muddy in the spring. We will be hiking on flat trails, but will hike for 3-4 miles on uneven terrain. Appropriate footwear (muck boots or waterproof hiking boots) is a must.

Ahead of the trip, please pay the new $5.00 per vehicle per day fee at the machine (credit cards only) in the parking lot. Or, display a valid pass: NW Forest Pass. Oregon & Washington State passes NOT accepted.

Limited to 12 participants.

Masks are optional on this outdoor program.

Accessibility

Pacing: Slow, with frequent stops to view and listen for birds.
Amenities: 2 Vault Toilets in parking lot; large parking lot with ADA parking spaces
Public Transit: No public transit
Rest Stops: No benches along the route

Distance: About 3-4 miles
Elevation Changes: 40 feet
Trail Tread and Width: Flat, packed dirt trails, some uneven terrain

Say's Phoebe, photo by Tara Lemezis

Let's bird the Sandy River Delta!

Explore the unique open habitat of the Sandy River Delta, searching for migrants and raptors.

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Field Trip Details

  • Date: May 31, 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Field trip fee: $45 members / $65 non-members
Trip Leader

Brodie Cass Talbott

Brodie works as an educator with Bird Alliance of Oregon. 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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Trip Leader

Tara Lemezis

Tara works as the Education Administrator and Marketing Liaison for the Education team. Her current work at Bird Alliance of Oregon is a reflection of her varied background: a degree in Secondary Education from Ball State University in Indiana, a middle school humanities and science teacher, and a love for storytelling through writing and photography. Tara is an avid birder and she loves sharing her passion for birds and the environment with others.

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Details

Date:
May 31, 2022
Time:
7:30 am - 11:00 am
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Venue

OR United States
Website:
https://birdallianceoregon.org/venue/3749/
Cost:
$45 – $65

Venue

OR United States
Website:
https://birdallianceoregon.org/venue/3749/
Cost:
$45 – $65

Organizer

Tara Lemezis
Email:
tlemezis@birdallianceoregon.org

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