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May 13, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 am

Field Trip: Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area

Come bird with us, as we explore the 2,000-acre tidal freshwater wetland, a true Portland-area gem, and the surrounding mature cottonwood forest in search of various migrant songbirds, shorebirds, and resident waterbirds. 

*Please remember to bring binoculars, appropriate layered clothing, and any drinks and desired snacks.

$45 – $65

Public Transit: Tri-met Bus #11 stops .25 miles from the parking lot.
Rest stops: none
Sun exposure: Most of the walk is treed and heavily shaded, the end of the walk when viewing lakes is full sun.
Amenities (bathrooms and parking): ADA-accessible restroom in the parking lot, which has ample parking

Accessibility

Walking distance: Up to 2 miles.
Elevation changes: flat
Trail: wide paved and hard dirt trails, plus a short section of grated boardwalk
Pacing: Slow, with frequent stops to view and listen for birds.

Yellow Warbler, photo by Kelly Colgan Azar

Let's go to Smith and Bybee for a morning of birdsong!

Join us for peak spring migration as we bird this sprawling urban wetland complex.

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Field Trip Details

  • Date: May 13, 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Fee: $45 members / $65 non-members
Trip Leader

Ross Barnes-Rickett

Ross caught the birding bug in the spring of 2011, while living in the Piney Woods of Northeast Texas. Since then, he has lived in Texas' High Plains, conducted breeding bird and environmental impact surveys in the region, as well as birded extensively throughout the Lone Star State and led trips for local Bird Alliance of Oregon chapters. He and his partner moved to the Portland area in 2016, and he has thoroughly enjoyed getting to experience Oregon's rich diversity of habitats, while becoming intimately familiar with its unique birdlife. Ross has birding experience in the UK, Costa Rica, and Australia, and delights in camping and traveling with family whenever possible. He has a keen interest in birding by ear, encouraging his toddler to identify flyover calls while on local hikes. Ross also has interests in birding equity and inclusion, particularly at the intersection of disability and universal design/access, and looks to promote birding opportunities for all.

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Details

Date:
May 13, 2023
Time:
8:00 am - 11:30 am
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Cost:
$45 – $65

Venue

OR United States
Website:
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Cost:
$45 – $65

Organizer

Erin Law
Email:
elaw@birdallianceoregon.org

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