Bird Alliance of Oregon Outings

Join Julian Hwa, to search for Early fall migrants including shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors for an evening outing of birding. Meet in the parking lot of the Fernhill Wetlands at 4:30 PM. Fernhill Wetlands are off Rt 47 just south of Forest Grove. Take Rt 47 south from Forest Grove and turn left onto Fern Hill Road, continue 1/4 mile to the parking lot on the left.

Join Julian Hwa at Kiwa Trail on the River S Loop (Ridgefield NWR). Last chance before fall closure. Looking for early fall Migrants, Sora, Rail, and waterfowl. There is a park fee of $3. Allow time for navigating the auto loop. A scope would be helpful. Let Me know if you need binoculars.

Wapato is a charming marsh that straddles Washington and Yamhill counties to the south of Forest Grove. Originally a large lake, it was drained in the early 1900’s to grow onions and wapato, which is a starchy potato-like tuber. In 2013 the restored area became a 4,300 acre National Wildlife Refuge.

It’s a good spot for shorebirds, herons, and ducks, as well as raptors and unusual passerines like pipits. Rarities like Solitary and Pectoral Sandpiper have turned up there recently, Cinnamon Teal are not uncommon, and Black-crowned Night Herons have been seen peeking from shrubs.

The Screamin’ Chicken Diner in Gaston is frequented by birders, memorable not only for the sign with Clyde the rooster in full howl but for a particularly toothsome house-made butterscotch syrup.

We’ll meet at the parking lot across the street from the Screamin’ Chicken. Scopes may be useful for this trip (I’ll bring one) as it’s a big place. All are welcome to join!

Trail Condition and Distance: raised path, 2 miles round trip
Elevation Change: level
Amenities: The toilet at the parking area has been closed
Exposure: Full sun exposure along the Levee Trail
Pacing: Slow
Public Transit: Yamhill County Bus 33 from Hillsboro

Join Julian Hwa and Karen Chaivoe, on Sauvie Island for some early fall birding. Meet at the Sauvie Island TriMet Park & Ride at 8:00am to form carpools. We will be walking 2-3 miles, so bring water, lunch, and sunscreen. Dress for the weather. A spotting scope is helpful. Cars going to Oak Island and the Narrows need a parking pass, available at the ODF website.(https://odfw.huntfishoregon.com/login?_gl=1*1amtug*_ga*NjI2MjM5MDE1LjE3NDczNTYyNTM.*_ga_M3K5S2WNM4*czE3NDczNTYyNTMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NDczNTYzMjMkajAkbDAkaDA.)