Smith and Bybee Lakes - North Portland
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...
Connect with Nature!
Connect with Nature!
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 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...
This small Nature Conservancy property is a little known gem. It is one of the few Oak\Madrone woodlands left in the Willamette Valley and provides a view into the past when these trees were quite common. Read more...
Here's a brief description of Bryant Woods, one of the bird walk destinations for Backyard Bird Shop. Read more...
We are so fortunate to be able to utilize some of Steve Berliner's stunning photographs of local backyard birds on this website! Read more...
When cold winter storms hit the Portland Metro area, you may be lucky enough to see some new birds in your yard. As temperatures drop in the mountains and the foothills around us, birds move to lower elevations in search of food and warmer temperatures. Read more...
When it's freezing outside, it's tough for birds to find water to drink. Consider adding a birdbath de-icer to keep the water just above freezing -- you may see a lot of interesting birds taking advantage of your water supply. Read more...
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