Speaking last month about bird watching, this looks like a great way to learn more about our avian ecology. Sellwood is fun to hang around anyhow, so take some time to check out the antique stores or stop in for lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants nearby.
Festival of the Birds Saturday, May 12th 10am - 4pm Sellwood Park & Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge off SE Tacoma on 7th Ave in Sellwood
Join the City of Portland, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Audubon Society of Portland and other partner organizations for a Celebration of Migratory Birds.
Oaks Bottom and other natural areas in the Portland area are important to migrating birds for nesting, wintering, resting and re-fueling. See birds traveling from as far away as Argentina in Portland's Migratory Bird Park.
This is a free festival for the whole family to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day. No registration is required. Contact Portland Parks City Nature at 503-823-3601 for more information.
. Guided Bird Walks from 9 am - 3 pm. Come enjoy bird walks lead by local naturalist through Portland's first Migratory Bird Park. You will see the large variety of migratory birds that use Oaks Bottom and other Portland natural areas during their migratory route.
. Children's Activities including Bird Feeder Construction, Bird face-painting, Beak crafts, and numerous other projects for children aged 3 - 11.
. Storytelling about migratory birds in the Portland area and other bird and nature stories from around the world.
. Birds of Prey from Audubon Society of Portland's Wildlife Care Center. Meet Finnegan the Peregrine Falcon, Julio the Great Horned Owl, Hazel the Northern Spotted Owl, and Jack Sparrowhawk, the American Kestrel.
. Visit with local partners of the Migratory Bird Treaty Program. Including interactive displays to highlight what is happening locally to protect and enhance bird populations.
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