Portland Audubon’s Birders Connect at Idlewild Campground

For this outing, we’re flipping the script and socializing first. Want some time to socialize with other birders? Meet at The Central Hotel at 6:30 and grab dinner or a drink. Want to just go look for Flammulated Owls? Meet at The Central Hotel at 7:30. From there, we’ll head to the Idlewild Picnic Shelter. From there, we’ll bird through the forest and along shrubby areas where Green-tailed Towhee are often spotted. The Idlewild campground is also a great opportunity to view White-headed Woodpecker, Cassin’s Finch, and other forest-nesting bird species.

Distance: 1-2 miles

Elevation change: 500ft total (up and down), average grade 5%

Trail tread and width: Tread is paved and >36” wide

Pacing: We will move at a slow pace, stopping frequently to look at birds and other forest finds.

Amenities:  There are ADA outhouses and water available at the picnic shelter

Rest Stops: Unoccupied campsites have picnic tables that can be used for seating as needed

For more information, please see here: https://audubonportland.org/events/