Birding For The People

Date & Time: Sunday, November 1 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Whitaker Ponds Nature Park
7050 Northeast 47th Avenue, Portland, OR 97218
Accessibility Information

Parking: Parking lot (moderate)
Restroom Access: Porta-potty
Pace: Easy
Distance: Approximately 1.5–2 miles
Trail Conditions: Mostly flat, paved and well-maintained gravel paths with minimal elevation change.

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Join Susan for a late-fall morning bird walk at Whitaker Ponds Nature Park, one of Northeast Portland's best urban birding locations. This compact natural area features two ponds, Whitaker Slough, and a beautiful black cottonwood forest surrounded by native shrubs and wetland vegetation, providing excellent habitat for an impressive variety of birds.

By November, the bird community at Whitaker Ponds has largely shifted into its winter season. Waterfowl numbers are typically much higher on the ponds, while sparrows, kinglets, chickadees, woodpeckers, and other resident and wintering songbirds can be found throughout the surrounding forest and dense vegetation. Herons, Belted Kingfishers, and raptors may also be seen around the open water and treetops as the last of fall migration gives way to the colder months.

This beginner-friendly walk will include frequent stops to observe birds, practice identification, and talk about wintering species and the seasonal changes taking place around Whitaker Ponds.

Date & Time: Saturday, November 7 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Near the Tennis courts behind Sunbreak Therapy
8700 SW Creekside Pl, Beaverton, OR 97008

Accessibility Information
Parking: Parking Lot (Plentiful)
Restroom Access: None
Pace: Easy
Distance: 1-2 Miles
Trail Conditions: Concrete parking lot/compacted soil and grass.

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Join Lauren & Mel for a fun late fall morning of "Birding and Burritos" at Koll Business Center Wetlands in Beaverton! Tucked between office buildings and surrounding development, this small wetland complex features open ponds, reed beds, grassy edges, and bordering trees that provide surprisingly productive habitat for a wide variety of birds.

By early November, the wetlands have largely transitioned into their winter bird community. Ducks and other waterfowl become a major focus as numbers build on the ponds, while sparrows, kinglets, chickadees, woodpeckers, and other resident and wintering songbirds move through the surrounding vegetation. Herons, raptors, and occasional less common waterbirds can also turn up here during the colder months, making this compact urban wetland an especially interesting place to bird in late fall.

After the walk, we’ll head across the street to:
Muchas Gracias (8430 SW Nimbus Ave #400, Beaverton, OR 97008)
for breakfast burritos or other delicious Mexican food.

This beginner-friendly event will move at an easy pace with frequent stops to observe birds, practice identification, and enjoy a relaxed morning with the community both on and off the trail.

Date & Time: Saturday, November 14 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Left of the lobby, Conference & Lounge space.
15220 NW Greenbrier Pkwy Beaverton, OR 97006

Accessibility Information
Parking: Parking lot (plentiful)
Restroom Access: Standard restrooms
Pace: Lounge/Sit
Distance: 0 Miles
Trail Conditions: Concrete/Tile floors

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Join Rose City Bird Collective for a special community board game night featuring a mix of nature and bird themed games! This is a different kind of event for the club and a chance to spend time together off the trail, meet other members, and enjoy a relaxed evening centered around birds, wildlife, and the natural world.

We’ll have a variety of games available, including both familiar favorites and bird or nature inspired games, with options for different group sizes and experience levels. No board game experience is needed, and you’re welcome to jump into a game, learn something new, or simply come hang out with the community.

Light snacks and drinks will also be available throughout the evening.

This special event is open to everyone and is meant to be casual, social, and beginner-friendly. Whether you’re a regular on our bird walks or joining us for the first time, come spend the evening playing games, meeting fellow nature lovers, and enjoying a fun night with the Rose City Bird Collective.