Bird Call:

Identifying & Observing Bird
Variation on Sauvie Island

May 31
8—11 am

$65 Tickets

GOOGLE MAP TRAILHEAD LOCATION

Join us for a morning of field birding at Oak Island, where riparian forest, wet meadow, and seasonal marsh converge—supporting a rich diversity of migratory and resident species. Designated an Important Bird Area, Sauvie Island is a critical stopover along the Pacific Flyway. 𓅯

We'll begin with coffee and pastries at the trailhead, followed by a guided walk led by naturalists Katie and Max. Expect to observe waterfowl, raptors, and passerines, with a focus on habitat use, vocalizations, and behavior.

This workshop is in partnership with Nocs Provisions who will be providing us with a range of their optics for birding use in the field!

We'll conclude with solo observation and field journaling using notebooks provided by landdd. Bring your own optics and sketching tools if you wish. *Parking permits must be purchased ahead of time and on your own, it is $10.

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GOOGLE MAP TRAILHEAD LOCATION

Note: Due to the nature of our workshops, tickets cannot be refunded after purchase. If you can’t attend the workshop after purchase, future credit will be applied to upcoming workshops at Landdd. We encourage a reconnection with ecological knowledge and equitable opportunity for outdoor recreation and offer discounted attendance to the BIPOC community. Contact us for BIPOC Scholarships.

Includes
Camp Coffee
Birding Tour
Field Guide Kit
Pastries

Date
Saturday, May 31
8-11 AM
*Details Below

Partners
Earth\Studies
Nocs Provisions

Experts
Max Chabra
Katie Kennedy

Location Oak Island Trailhead,
NW Oak Island Rd
Sauvie Island, Oregon
USA

Trail
Very Easy
.5-1 mi
Public

Consider Bringing:
Raincoat/Layers
Binoculars*
Merlin Bird ID App
Art Supplies

*Timeline:
7:30 AM: Field Cafe
8:00 AM: Arrivals at Trailhead
8:15 AM: Birding with Katie & Max
10:00 AM: Island Sketch

Trailhead:
Meet at Oak Island Nature Trailhead
Look for Landdd Cafe
pop up in the lot.

Contacts:
Lillian Hardy @lillianhardy
Griffin Christensen @griffsc

Getting there: Once on the island, follow Sauvie Island Road north two miles to Reeder Road. Turn east (right) and drive Reeder Road 1.3 miles to a Y junction. Take the left fork and drive 4.2 miles on Oak Island Road to a small parking lot at road’s end. The final 1.1 miles is gravel. Remember: Pack plenty of water and dress for all weather conditions. Light snacks will be provided & we encourage you to bring extra food on your own terms. If you have any allergies, please bring medications in case of emergency. Parking is limited, carpooling reccomended. Restrooms are available at the trailhead. Be aware of poison-oak and ticks. Not ADA Accessible.

Max Chabra:
Max began birding in the wetlands of Central New York with his college birding club, where he attended and eventually led birding tours for beginners. He conducted bird surveys for the University of Delaware in New York and Washington DC and currently works for the State of Oregon.

Kate Kennedy:
Katie is a friend to all feathered flappers, scaled swimmers, and those who grow and live on earth. She works for Mount Hood Environmental consulting, researching fish, frogs, and the landscapes they occupy.

Birding Ethics: Stay on designated trails and follow Leave No Trace principles. / Keep a respectful distance from birds and nests, especially during breeding season when they are more vulnerable to stress. / Avoid playing bird calls or songs, as this can disrupt behavior and create the false impression of territorial intruders. / For sensitive or protected species, follow all of the above and refrain from posting sightings to public platforms like eBird or iNaturalist to help protect them. / Thank you.

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