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July 11 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Bird Days of Summer: Birds and Bevvies: Birding Radar Hill (Harney County)
For this outing, we’ll meet at the parking area near the outhouse at the Radar Hill OHV area (travel up the Burns-Hines Logging Rd several miles, the outhouse will be visible on the left before the crest of Radar Hill). We’ll wander through the northern part of the OHV area looking for upland passerines, particularly Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher.
We’ll head to drinks, meals, and socializing after.
Accessibility
Distance: 1-2 miles
Elevation Change: We’ll try to keep the average grade under 10%
Trail tread and width: Tread is uneven and mostly soil, there are some areas with local gravel and obsidian; 36” wide
Pacing: We will move at a slow pace, stopping frequently to look at birds
Amenities: There is an ADA outhouse available, no water or shelter, picnic tables near the parking area
Rest Stops: There are no bathrooms or benches along the route
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, 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: July 11, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Contact: Teresa Wicks, twicks@birdallianceoregon.org
