NORTH PORTLAND AREA County

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...

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...

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...

Note only the south half of Sauvie Island is in Multnomah County; the north half is in Columbia County.  Also note there is no gas station on the island.

Sauvie Island offers good birding year round, but is outstanding in winter when the r...

The main access to the area is through the Interlakes Trail which is about 0.2 miles west of the main parking area.  This leads to blinds overlooking both lakes, with Smith Lake off a short loop trail on one’s left  ff the main interlakes ...

The main attraction is the lake itself which is affected by water levels, being full in winter and spring, gradually lowering during summer and often becoming mostly dry by fall.  In winter there is a large variety of ducks and geese, and numerou...

This is a nice area to spend some time exploring the many trails that go both through woods and clearcuts.  It has become the best place in the county to find Mountain Quail and Canada Jay.  Other birds in the area include Band-tailed Pigeon, An...

This delightful park involves a loop trail around a lake, with a second lake visible from the back side, surrounded by cottonwoods.  It is a good spot to get a decent number of species in a relatively short period of time.  The water gets a good...