FULL Northeast Oregon

Name: *FULL* Northeast Oregon
Start: 2019-06-05T00:00:00-08:00
End: 2019-06-09T23:59:59-08:00

Rugged Northeast Oregon is full of scenic beauty with spectacular mountains and gorges. Join us as we explore areas such as the Grande Ronde River, Zumwalt Prairie, and Hell’s Canyon to look for Calliope Hummingbirds, Golden Eagles, Gray Catbirds, Bobolinks, Short-Eared Owls and so much more! And this trip is more than just birds. Along the way we’ll discover the region’s wildflowers, catch glimpses of mammals such as Rocky Mountain Elk and Columbian Ground Squirrels, gaze at beautiful butterflies such as Mourning Cloaks and Arrowhead Blues, and dive into the unique natural history of this amazing corner of the state.

Bobolink by Scott Carpenter

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Our trip begins at Zumwalt Prairie where we’ll look for Swainson’s Hawks, Horned Larks, and Vesper Sparrows. We’ll then head towards Joseph and explore local hotspots looking for Short-Eared Owls, Long-Billed Curlews, and Western Meadowlarks. Next it is on to Hell’s Canyon where we’ll be searching for Bobolinks, White-throated Swifts, Rock Wrens, and Prairie Falcons.

On our last full day, we’ll visit Rhinehart Bridge with a goal of seeing Gray Catbirds and Veery as well as Ladd Marsh for ducks, American Avocets, and other wetland species. Finally – we’ll be sure to make time for Virtue Flats to spot sagebrush species such as Brewer’s Sparrows, Sage Thrashers, and Burrowing Owls.

Trip Details

Trip Leader: Dan van den Broek and April Brown
Fee: $995 members / $1,195 non-members
Deposit: $500 required to secure your place
Single supplement: $225
Group size: Limited to 14 participants
What is included: Fee includes all ground transportation, four nights double-occupancy lodging, all meals except dinners, all entrance fees, and the services of your experienced leaders.

Trip Leader

Dan van den Broek

Dan has over 15 years of experience leading international birding trips 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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