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Bird Alliance of Oregon Birding Day: Beginning Winter Raptor Identification at Sauvie Island *FULL*

Sauvie Island, with its abundant open spaces and mix of habitats, is host to a large population of wintering raptors. In this beginner’s-focused trip, we’ll search for and practice identifying hawks, harriers, eagles, and falcons at some of the best hotspots on the island.


Rest stops: We will be visiting 3-4 locations, with breaks in between. No rest stops on our walk.
Sun exposure: Full (hopefully!)
Amenities (bathrooms and parking): Ample parking at all of our locations; participants need an ODFW Parking Pass. Each stop will have a portapotty.

Accessibility

Walking distance: Up to 1.5 miles total.
Elevation changes: None, except for one very short hill up to the dike at Racoon Point
Trail: Most of our walking will be along a dirt road, with patches of mud and some coarse rocks
Pacing: Slow

A Northern Harrier in flight against a blue sky.
Northern Harrier, photo by Tara Lemezis

Get to know Sauvie Island's most common winter raptors!

In this beginner’s-focused trip we’ll search for and practice identifying hawks, harriers, eagles, and falcons on Sauvie Island.

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Trip Details

  • Leader: Brodie Cass Talbott
  • Date and time: February 2, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Fee: $65 members / $85 non-members

  • Limited to 12 participants