Multnomah County

This beautiful gem of a birding location is a favorite for locals. If you don’t see a single bird, it will be worth the trip especially in spring when the rhododendrons and azaleas are flowering.  Some birds that are possible here include W...

This is one of the best spots in the county for American Dippers; they are often found either at the mouth of the river.   Harlequin Ducks nest farther upstream on Eagle Creek and occasionally show near the mouth with most sightings January to J...

Birds in the area include Great Horned Owl, Pileated Woodpecker, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Hairy Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Band-tailed Pigeon, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Brown Creeper, Bewick’s Wren, Cedar Waxwing, Pine Siskin, and Lesser ...

Note that there has been construction on an adjacent area that may affect this hotspot in the future.  There is a large open field with a fence around it but one can walk around it.  In spring, Western Bluebird, Mountain Bluebird (rare), SayR...

The main attraction is the lake itself which has various ducks and geese year round.  In winter there is a great variety of ducks and it is a good place to find Canvasback.  In spring and summer it is a good spot to find Redhead as well as many ...

The surrounding region can be very birdy and the nursery itself attracts quite a few birds. Some species commonly found here include Sharp-shinned Hawk, Band-tailed Pigeon, Vaux’s Swift, Rufous Hummingbird, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Pileated W...

Birds found at this location include Cooper’s Hawks, Band-tailed Pigeon, Barn Owl, W. Screech-Owl, Great Horned Owl, Common Nighthawk, Vaux’s Swift, Anna’s Hummingbird, Rufous Hummingbird, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Pileated Woodpec...

This area is a mix of heavy woods and open grassy areas so it serves the needs of many species.  It’s proximity to the river makes it an ideal migrant location in the spring and fall.  Both Canada and Cackling Geese can be found in the ope...

This sites gives opportunities for many species difficult to find elsewhere in the county.  These include Hermit and MacGillivray’s Warblers, Sooty and Ruffed Grouse (former at higher elevation, latter usually lower), Northern Pygmy-Owl, To...

A nice duck pond surrounded by trees.  Great Horned and Western Screech-owls have nested there, and Barred Owl has been here.  The big attractions here are ducks and gulls while the trees attract many passerines.   A Tufted Duck turned up here...

A somewhat surprising number of birds can be found here.  As of 2022, 133 different species of birds have been found here.  There can be a good variety of ducks and geese year round with more diversity in winter, swallows in summer, some shorebi...

Mt Tabor is a volcanic butte and is the best place in the Portland area to view mixed warblers, vireos and flycatchers during spring migration in late April and May.  These can occur anywhere in the park, but generally the loop at the summit has ...