Whitaker Ponds Nature Park w/ RoseCityBirdCollective

Date & Time: Sunday, October 25 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Main gates on SE 26th Ave.
627 SE 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

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

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Join Bell for a great 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 late October, fall migration is beginning to wind down and the bird community at Whitaker Ponds starts to take on a distinctly winter feel. Waterfowl numbers continue to increase as ducks return to the ponds and slough for the colder months, while wintering sparrows, kinglets, chickadees, woodpeckers, and other 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.

This beginner-friendly walk will include frequent stops to observe birds, practice identification, and talk about the transition from fall migration into the winter birding season at Whitaker Ponds.