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Tualatin River Bird Festival
May 20, 2023
The Tualatin River Bird Festival is a free event open to the public on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge in Tualatin, Oregon. Located near Portland, Oregon, Tualatin River NWR is one of only a few urban national wildlife refuges in the U.S. Situated within the floodplain of the Tualatin River, the refuge supports some of the most abundant and varied wildlife in the watershed. Enjoy the bright colors and singing chorus of migratory songbirds. Many species of songbirds arrive in the spring and use the refuge as a place to breed and nest. As seasonal wetlands dry out, mudflats are left behind; these provide a rich source of invertebrates for migrating shorebirds that are on their journey to their breeding grounds further north.
Visit our website for up-to-date information as it become available: http://friendsoftualatinrefuge.org.
A sample of anticipated activities follow:
- Conestoga-style Wagon Rides around the Refuge perimeter from 10-3
- Early morning Guided Walks start at 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30 AM
- 8 AM Guided Bird Walk with Backyard Bird Shop
- Portland Audubon live bird show at Noon
- Archery
- Fish Migration Putt Putt Golf
- Lamprey tank
- Crafts
- Decoy Duck Painting
- Archery Skill Building
- Backyard Fish Casting Clinic Station
- Build a Bird House
- Conservation exhibits
- Interpretive stations
- Nature’s Overlook Store is OPEN
- Food Vendors accept credit and debit cards