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June 13 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Bird Days of Summer: Birds and Bevvies: Owling Idlewild (Harney County)
For this outing, we’re flipping the script and socializing first. Want some time to socialize with other birders? Meet at The Central Hotel at 6:30 and grab dinner or a drink.
Want to just go look for Flammulated Owls? Meet at The Central Hotel at 7:30. From there, we’ll head to the Idlewild Picnic Shelter. From there, we’ll bird through the forest and along shrubby areas where Green-tailed Towhee are often spotted. The Idlewild campground is also a great opportunity to view White-headed Woodpecker, Cassin’s Finch, and other forest-nesting bird species.
Accessibility
Distance: 1-2 miles
Elevation change: 500ft total (up and down), average grade 5%
Trail tread and width: Tread is paved and >36” wide
Pacing: We will move at a slow pace, stopping frequently to look at birds and other forest finds.
Amenities: There are ADA outhouses and water available at the picnic shelter
Rest Stops: Unoccupied campsites have picnic tables that can be used for seating as needed
Green-tailed Towhee, photo by Tara Lemezis
Register
Join Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Education and Conservation Teams for The Bird Days of Summer, a series of free, super beginner-friendly programs for anyone curious about birds in nature. We’re combining community-building, exploration, and fun to create safe spaces for people to get to know each other as well as the birds. Binoculars can be provided upon request, and we’ll begin each program with a short “how-to” to help you get started.
Register!The Bird Days of Summer Field Trip Details
- Date: June 13, 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Contact: Teresa Wicks, twicks@birdallianceoregon.org
