Birding at Pioneer Park
September 21 @ 8:00 am-10:00 am
Birding at Pioneer Park
Date and Time: Saturday, September 21. Meet at 8 AM and plan around two hours for the walk.
Trip Leader: Bonnie Wood
Description and Targets: This will be a beginner-friendly outing. We will be looking for songbirds, woodpeckers, and anything else with feathers!
Meeting Place: Pioneer Park, 5801 Henderson Blvd SE, Tumwater. Park near the entrance of the park. We will see what’s in the marsh to the north and what’s in the little pond to the south. Look for people with binoculars.
Trail Information: The trails at Pioneer Park are relatively flat. Most of the trail is covered in gravel or grass. Our outing will take us through open and forested habitat along the Deschutes River. We will encounter one bench about halfway through (about 1 mile in). We travel up to two miles, with the option to stop sooner or continue on your own.
Bathroom: There is a bathroom on the opposite side of the sports fields.
Bring: Binoculars, a scope if you have one, and a field guide if you want one. Merlin Bird ID is a great phone app for identifying birds. I also suggest a hands-free pack for water, snacks, and personal items.
Dress for the conditions and for a slow walking pace; dull natural fabrics are more bird-friendly than bright synthetics. Layers are your friend!
Please contact Bonnie Wood at bwood2800@nullgmail.com for more information.
Photo credit: Downy Woodpecker, by Rachel Hudson.