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April 16, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bird Alliance of Oregon Birding Day: Oak Island, Sauvie Island Wildlife Area *FULL*
Join Brodie in exploring Oak Island, one of the prize sectors of the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area. This section is closed to the non-hunting public from October through the middle of April. With a variety of habitats, we may find Turkey Vulture, Osprey, ducks and shorebirds.
*Meeting location will be emailed to you by your leader several days before the field trip.
Limited to 10 participants.
- Classes and Field Trip Cancellation Policy
- Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-safe Spotting Scope Policy
This outdoor program will require masks and follow all physical distancing and safety protocols dictated by the Oregon Health Administration. Scroll down for details.
$65 – $85
Osprey, photo by Mick Thompson
Let's welcome back migratory birds!
Come bird with Brodie on Oak Island, a popular section of the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area.
RegisterField Trip Details
- Date: April 16, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Class fee: $65 members / $85 non-members
What to Expect
- Trails: Trails are flat, and typically 4-6 feet wide with gravel/dirt tread. The full length of the loop trail is 2.8 miles, partial shade to full sun.
- Getting There: The last mile of the road to the trailhead parking lot is unpaved, but passenger cars should not have any problems. The gate is locked from mid-September to mid-April, and the area is off-limits to non-hunters during that time. There is no bus service on Oak Island Road.
- Bathrooms: There is one portapotty at the parking lot.
Mandatory COVID-guidelines:
- Stay home if you or a member in your household have any symptoms, or if you have been in contact with anyone with these symptoms:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Everyone drive on their own, with members of their household
- Everybody must wear a face covering at all times
- No scopes, no sharing of equipment
- Everybody remain at least 6 feet apart at all times
- No more than 10 people, plus the instructor
- Destinations must be within 50 miles of Portland
- Only go to locations with plenty of room to stay safe:
- Wide, open spaces are best
- No crowded trails – limit to early morning walks and/or weekdays
- Prioritize trails that are one-directional
- Prioritize locations with trails at least 6-feet wide
