About us
Welcome! This group is organized by Birding for the People and brings together collaborators from Rose City Bird Collective and Feminist Bird Club PDX to offer inclusive, beginner-friendly birding events in and around Portland.
Our meetups are relaxed, social, and focused on building community while learning together. No fancy gear is required, and most events have shared optics available to borrow.
Rose City Bird Collective helps connect the local birding community through weekly free events and online spaces.
Feminist Bird Club PDX is a volunteer-run birding club focused on building community and increasing inclusivity in birding. Some of their events are affinity spaces designed for historically marginalized communities (such as LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disabled & neurodivergent birders), while others welcome all participants.
Birding for the People works to lower barriers to birding by organizing free events, sharing resources and providing loaner optics.
Together, we’re building a birding community centered on curiosity, joy, and birds.
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Upcoming events
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Beginner-Friendly Birding @Chehalem Ridge Nature Park-Rose City Bird Collective
Chehalem Ridge Nature Park, 39551 Southwest Dixon Mill Road, Gaston, OR, USJoin us for an early spring bird walk at Chehalem Ridge Nature Park with Rose City Bird Collective, led by Lauren and Mel. We’ll explore this beautiful ridge-top park at a relaxed pace, with plenty of stops to listen, look, and bird together in open meadows, young forest, and oak habitat.
What to Expect
- Birding is for everyone, and everyone is invited. We work to make our walks welcoming, beginner-friendly, and inclusive.
- This is a social, supportive walk for birders of all experience levels, with time for questions, shared sightings, and learning together.
- Expect a slow to moderate pace on wide gravel trails with gentle rolling hills, some moderate elevation change, and frequent stops for viewing and identification.
Chehalem Ridge offers open views, meadow edges, shrubby areas, and young forest, making it a great place to practice spotting birds by shape, movement, and sound. We’ll keep the route flexible, but plan on an easygoing spring walk with regular pauses and roughly a couple of miles of birding.
Meet-Up & Logistics
Parking: Free parking is available at the main trailhead lot.
Transit: Transit is very limited here, so driving or carpooling is the best option.
More infoPossible Birds
We’ll likely find around 20 to 35 species on a spring morning, depending on weather and migration.
Notable possibilities include:
Turkey Vulture
White-crowned Sparrow
Random Warblers migrating
Red-tailed HawkAccessibility & Trail Conditions
Surface: Wide gravel and crushed-aggregate trails, with some sections of firmer natural surface farther out.
Grade: Gently rolling overall, with gradual inclines and some moderate elevation change.
Expect: Frequent stops, open exposure in places, and a shared-use trail system.
Crowds/noise: Usually fairly quiet, though you may encounter hikers, cyclists, or equestrians.
Shade/sun: Mixed; some shaded stretches, but many open sunny and windy sections.
Seating: Limited seating near the trailhead and at a few rest points.
Restrooms: Restrooms are available at the main trailhead.
Cell service: Variable.Binoculars / Optics
- A group scope may be available.
- A few extra binoculars will be available.
- Binoculars are not required.
Weather + What to Wear
Early spring on the ridge can mean cool mornings, a bit of wind, and anything from sunbreaks to light showers. Conditions can change quickly, especially in exposed areas.
Please wear layers and sturdy walking shoes or trail shoes. Sun and wind protection are helpful here, and a light rain layer is always a good idea.Safety & Responsibility
This is an outdoor community walk on public trails. Conditions may be muddy, uneven, or slippery depending on weather. Please use your best judgment, stay within your comfort level, and help us keep the group together. By attending, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and personal belongings.
All ages are welcome—minors must stay with a parent/guardian at all times.
We’d love to have you join us—whether it’s your first bird walk or your millionth!12 attendees
Extremely Accurate Bird Watching For Beginners
Whitaker Ponds Nature Park, 7040 NE 47th Avenue, Portland, OR, USThe Extremely Accurate Bird Boys Band is in town lookin' for birds and they want to look at them with you!
Join Tommy Siegel & Billy Libby on an easy bird walk around one of our favorite neighborhood ponds. This walk is organized by Birding For The People so you know there will be binoculars to borrow and we are welcoming everyone who'd like to join!
What to Expect
- Beginner-friendly bird identification and learning support
- Relaxed pace with frequent stops for viewing and questions
- Welcoming and social group atmosphere
Whitaker Ponds features a mix of open water, pond edges, and shrubby habitat that attracts a wide diversity of species. We’ll follow an easy loop at a gentle pace, stopping often to observe waterfowl, songbirds, and overhead activity.
Meet-Up & Logistics
Meet-up location: Whitaker Ponds Nature Park, 7040 NE 47th Avenue, Portland, OR
Parking: On-site parking available
Transit: Public transit options are available nearby; check TriMet for routes
More info: Whitaker Ponds Nature Park website for additional access and site detailsPossible Birds
We’ll likely see or hear around 20 to 35 species during the walk, depending on conditions.
Notable possibilities include:
Wood Duck
Belted Kingfisher
Tree Swallow
Great Blue Heron
(it's nearly crepuscular so could this be our time to finally see a beaver?)Accessibility & Trail Conditions
Surface: Paved sidewalks near entrance; mostly unpaved dirt and gravel trails around ponds
Grade: Generally flat
Expect: Potential muddy sections
Crowds/noise: nearby urban noise
Shade/sun: Mix of open areas and some shaded sections
Seating: Gazebo and limited seating areas available
Restrooms: Porta-potty available on-site
Cell service: Generally reliableBinoculars / Optics
- A group scope will be available
- Extra binoculars will be available in limited numbers
- Binoculars are not required
Weather + What to Wear
Dress in layers and wear comfortable, waterproof or water-resistant shoes. Be prepared for muddy trails and changing temperatures.Safety & Responsibility
This is an outdoor community walk on public trails. Conditions may be muddy, uneven, or slippery depending on weather. Please use your best judgment, stay within your comfort level, and help us keep the group together. By attending, you agree to take responsibility for your own safety and personal belongings.
All ages are welcome—minors must stay with a parent/guardian at all times.
We’d love to have you join us—whether it’s your first bird walk or your millionth!13 attendees
Extremely Accurate Birds Book Tour @ Powell's w/ Tommy Siegel
Powells City of Books, 1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR, USCome hang out, talk birds, and support a very fun bird author/musician/artist/renaissance man?
We’re heading to Powell’s City of Books to see Tommy Siegel, author of Extremely Accurate Birds and one half of Extremely Accurate Bird Songs (The Podcast) "America's #1 Bird Rock Podcast."
Why this one is special:
Acoustic set by the Extremely Accurate Bird Boys
Bird comics and bird comedy
Book signing after
Powells Link
Tommy's WebsitePlan:
Wear your favorite bird themed gear. Show a bit early to mingle/ buy some merch? I's largely an unstructured get-together.Event starts at 7 PM Seating is first come, first served.
Come a bit early if you need a seat.Come solo or bring a friend!
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