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September 21 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Birding Day: Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge

Part of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Ankeny includes woodlands, open meadows, and extensive wetlands, all of which attract a great diversity of bird life. On this trip, we will search for autumn migrants, including shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds. This is a self-driving trip.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Bring food and water.

John will email you trip details ahead of the trip.

Accessibility 

Walking Distance: ~ 5 miles
Elevation Change: mostly flat
Trail Conditions: Packed earth, boardwalk
Pacing: Medium
Rest Stops: none
Sun Exposure: Full
Amenities: Restroom at Nature Center, primitive toilets at several stops

A Western Bluebird perches on top of a slender stick.
Western Bluebird, photo by Scott Carpenter

Take in the beauty of shorebird migration!

Join John Rakestraw to search for autumn migrants, including shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds.

Register!

Trip Details

  • Leader: John Rakestraw
  • Date and time: September 21, 8:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Fee: $65 members / $85 non-members

  • Limited to 10 participants
  • This is a self-driving trip. John will send out meeting details.

Details

Date:
September 21
Time:
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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