Birding Day: Hood to the Hook *FULL*
Explore the rich and varied habitats of Hood River County, from the high subalpine forest to the Columbia River, in search of warblers, woodpeckers, and water birds.
See DetailsExplore the rich and varied habitats of Hood River County, from the high subalpine forest to the Columbia River, in search of warblers, woodpeckers, and water birds.
See DetailsWhat makes the landscape around Mount St. Helens a unique place for birdwatching? Learn about why birders and scientists flock to the landscape around Mount St. Helens for birding in a mosaic of diverse habitats and landforms created by the most active volcano in the Cascades.
Note: this class is a great introductory class for birding and not designed for advanced birders. We will take a holistic view on ecology, human history, and geology. We will interact with and discuss all of the landscape features that support habitat for birds.
Baskett Slough contains wetlands, grasslands, and oak woodlands, all hosting a great variety of birds and other wildlife — we’ll look for a variety of nesting and singing birds.
See DetailsMount Hood’s Timberline Lodge is the only place in the Cascades where you can drive to the tree line on a paved road. Clark’s Nutcracker, Mountain Bluebird, Horned Lark, and Cassin’s Finch are expected.
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