Field Trip: Thursday Morning at Smith & Bybee

Name: Field Trip: Thursday Morning at Smith & Bybee
Start: 2023-09-21T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-09-21T10:30:00-07:00

Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the parking lot for Smith and Bybee Wetlands.

Late September is a wonderful time to go birding. Join Erin to explore and bird the 2,000-acre tidal freshwater wetland, a true Portland-area gem. If we are lucky, the weather will still be nice. We will be towards the end of fall migration and can expect to see migrating shorebirds, songbirds, and maybe some raptors.

Depending on water levels, we may find some sandpipers, yellowlegs, and a variety of waterfowl, such as the stunning Wood Duck or the subtly beautiful Gadwall. There will likely be some lingering songbird migrants, such as Common Yellowthroat, Yellow Warbler, and swallows. And wintering birds will be returning, such as kinglets and sorrowful songed Golden-crowned Sparrow.

Bring snacks and water. Please dress for the weather.

Join Erin to explore and bird the 2,000-acre tidal freshwater wetland, a true Portland-area gem.

Golden-crowned Sparrow, photo by Mick Thompson

Accessibility

Walking distance: Up to two miles.
Elevation changes: Very minimal.
Trail: Wide paved, hard dirt trails, and a short section of grated boardwalk.
Pacing: Slow.
Rest stops: There is a bench near the wetlands.
Sun exposure: Full to partial.
Bathrooms: ADA-accessible restroom in the parking lot.
Parking: Ample parking.
Public transportation: Tri-met Bus #11 stops .25 miles from the parking lot.

Field Trip Details

Fee: $45 members / $65 non-members
When: September 21, 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Meet at the parking lot for Smith and Bybee Wetlands.
Limited to 12 participants.

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Instructor

Erin Law

Erin fell in love with birding while working at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. After college, she studied Red-throated Loons, Common Loons and shorebird migration at Grays Harbor, Washington. Erin is passionate about the natural histories of birds, conservation, and advocating for environmental and social justice. She has traveled throughout Latin America and East Africa and loves nothing more than sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for birds and the natural world, and for all cultures around the world.

Questions? Email Erin

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