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While they all readily gobble up black oil sunflower seeds, the smaller finches also enjoy having their own feeder stocked with Nyjer seeds. Finches tend to be nomadic, so you may see many birds one week and few birds the next. Read more...
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Wild bird couples often get an early start on house-hunting, and may have already selected their nesting sites by early March! Get your bird houses prepared now, so they’re out in the environment in time to be checked out by prospective parents. Read more...
A 200 acre pocket of Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine and Big Leaf Maple in an otherwise office park dominated area make this park a great destination. Read more...
Often referred to as “the big secret of North Portland”, many people are surprised to find that these beautiful lakes exist side by side with industrial warehouses. Read more...
Located about 10 miles north of downtown Portland off of Hwy 30, this area is comprised of both state land and private farmland. Read more...
The Delta harbors many unique breeding birds including Red-eyed Vireo and Eastern Kingbird. Read more...
Located around the town of Ridgefield, Washington, this wildlife refuge is a great place to see throngs of wintering Tundra Swans, Canada Geese, Sandhill Cranes and many raptors. Read more...
Powell Butte is located at SE Powell Blvd. and 162nd in Gresham. It is a multi use area with a winding paved trail leading from the parking lot to the top of the butte. Read more...
During spring migration Mt Tabor suddenly swarms with birders hoping to arrive on a morning when the trees are literally dripping with warblers. Read more...
The city’s first wildlife refuge is right next to Oaks Amusement Park. Read more...
This park is located in Clark County north of Camas and provides both family recreation and fishing as well as opportunities for nature lovers and bird watchers. Read more...
This 650-acre wildlife preserve is located on Hwy 219 in Hillsboro and is home to a pair of nesting Bald Eagles whose nest can usually be seen from the northern viewing platform. Read more...
This is an extensive wetland and former sewage pond area teeming with bird life. Read more...
Located near Reed College, this lake adjoins the beautiful rhododendron gardens and is part of the Johnson Creek watershed. Read more...
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