Birding walk and non-hierarchal knowledge sharing space for women, trans (trans men + trans women) and non-binary people. All experience levels and ages encouraged! Bring your binoculars or borrow some of ours. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.

Walks, taken at a slow pace, usually range between 1-2 miles and 2-3 hours. Every walk is different and each is catered to the unique needs of those attending. We encourage communication and want to offer accommodations; if you have special needs or requests please feel free to reach out to us! Email birdhers@gmail.com

Free, no rsvp

Please arrive on time but don’t rush, you can catch up. We’ll start with short introductions (name, pronouns and short answer to group prompt) and close out with an opportunity for community announcements, needs, events and questions.

Location: Company Lake and Sundial Beach

Let’s work on our shorebird ids! This is a beautiful spot on the west side of the confluence of the Sandy and Columbia Rivers. Although it’s a strange industrialized zone as well it’s a great place to spot shorebirds this time of year.

We’ll walk about a quarter mile on paved path then down a rather steep hill to a flat but bumpy dirt path that leads to the beach. We’ll walk between 1-2 miles at a slow pace, allow 2 hours. Bo promises not to off-road it this time!

For a bit, we’ll walk along the Marine Drive Trail located at the end of NE Sundial Drive just north of Troutdale Airport next to Company Lake. It’s labeled “Sandy’s spot” on the map because Sandy showed it to us.

This is a little bit of a drive from Portland, carpool if you can and maybe plan a swim after!

For drivers-if you take the last right towards the BPA Troutdale substation (also called NE Sundial Rd) there is a large vacant area to park under big utility structures.