Birding and Learning at Whitaker Ponds!

Hey everyone!

Let’s go explore the wonders of Whitaker Ponds this Monday! Whitaker’s been host to a couple of fun surprises this Fall, including a large group of Northern Shovelers and a small group of Greater Yellowlegs. Other recent notables include a Eurasian Wigeon who pops in and out, a second Wilson’s Snipe who’s found a favorite log, and the ever so elegant Northern Pintail who might come back for a brief hello.

After we’ve walked the ponds and gathered some moments of inspiration, we’ll head to the gazebo for a half hour study session to lock in some of our learning. After a series of prompting questions, participants will have an opportunity to share what they learned about a chosen bird so we can all enhance our knowledge together. Bring a field guide, a pen, and a notebook if you can!

Photo Credit: Greater Yellowlegs
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/greater-yellowlegs

Distance: about 1 mile
Trail: paved, dirt, gravel
Elevation: flat
Pacing: slow, frequent stops.
What to bring: binoculars if you have them, a field guide, a pen, a notebook if you can.
Meeting location: gazebo near parking lot.
Restrooms: There is one ADA-accessible porta potty by the parking lot.
Public Transit: The best access to the park is from the entrance at 7040 NE 47th Ave, a 1/4 mile north of Columbia Blvd. TriMet Bus #75 makes a stop at the corner of NE 47th Ave and Columbia Blvd and visitors can walk north from there to the park entrance. Bike racks are located inside the entrance near the west pond.