Multnomah County

The marsh is good for dabbling ducks in winter, great for Wilson’s Snipe in Spring, and good for Green Heron in Fall.  But it shines with shorebirds in spring, as this is one of the few places in Multnomah County in which the water level is...

This is one of the most scenic areas in the Columbia River Gorge. This area has not been birded heavily so please report your findings if you bird this area.

Angel’s Rest trail is a steep climb (1476′ elevation gain in 2.2 miles) through varied woodland habits to a rock promontory with great views overlooking the Columbia River.  Birds along the way include Sooty and Ruffed Grouse, Gray Ja...

There is a very nice wetland at the north end of this refuge. This region is under-birded. If you have visit here, be sure to report your findings so we can find out more about the birds here.  As of this writing, 97 different species have been f...

This lake sits just yards from the Columbia River and is right next to Fairview Lake. Loafing gulls and waterfowl can be found in the water and along the shore. The trees along the lake provide sustenance for migrating song birds in spring and fal...

June is the best time to view gulls from this location because the annual Shad run creates a bit of a feeding frenzy at this time. Keep an eye out for the occasional Peregrine falcon and bird the small island that holds the visitors center for mig...

This area provides areas with trees and views of the Columbia River.  Birds you might see at this location include ducks, gulls, Belted Kingfisher, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Downy Woodpecker, Steller’s Jay, all 3 Chickadees, both kinglets, Sw...

Some of the birds you might see here in this mitigation wetland include many species of ducks, Great Blue Heron, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Mourning Dove, Vaux’s Swift, Belted Kingfisher, Downy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Willow Flycatcher, St...

Broughton Beach is best in fall and winter when typically large rafts of Lesser and Greater Scaup are present.  Gulls can be plentiful, especially by a spit that is about 0.5 miles east of the parking lot.  Numerous birds hard to find away from ...

This area provides excellent views of the Columbia River and in fall and winter is the best place in the county for various sea birds.  Western Grebes can be present in large numbers and there often is a Clark’s Grebe or two mixed in.  Red...

Take this bike path east and you will soon see the Columbia Sewage Ponds on your left. Check these for ducks and shorebirds. Continue on and you’ll see the Heron Lakes Golf Course on your left. This area has a good bunch of ponds that can ho...

This spot is great in fall and winter for various ducks and geese, and recently has been especially good for Eurasian Wigeon in fall.  In summer it is good for Violet-green, Tree, Barn, Cliff and Northern Rough-winged Swallows.  Lazuli Bunting, ...