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June 19 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Bird Days of Summer: Island Hopping – Birding Oak Island w/ POCO (BIPOC Only)
This event is reserved for people of color and those a part of the BIPOC community.
Celebrate Juneteenth birding in community. We’ll island hop Sauvie Island landing at Oak Island, a paradise for nesting Bullock’s Orioles. We may also spot raptors, Savannah Sparrow, House Wrens, and flycatchers. Cool drinks will be provided.
Meet at the Sauvie Island Park and Ride. From there we will carpool about 20 minutes to Oak Island. A Sauvie Island Day pass is required, we will have a few to share. Bring water, sun protection, snacks/lunch, and bug spray.
Register for this event through POCO’s Meetup Page.
Accessibility
Distance: up to 2 miles
Trail Tread & Width: Mostly flat ground; single- track packed dirt trail.
Elevation: None
Pacing: Slow, frequent stops
Exposure: Full sun exposure in the first half and partial sun exposure for the second half.
Meeting location: Meet us at the Sauvie Island Park and Ride. Carpool together to the Oak Island trailhead.
Turkey Vulture, photo by Steve Young
Register
Join Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Education and Conservation Team for The Bird Days of Summer, a series of 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 will be provided, and we’ll begin each program with a short “how-to” to help you get started.
RegisterThe Bird Days of Summer Field Trip Details
- Date: June 19, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Contact:
Camelia Zollars, czollars@birdallianceoregon.org
