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Festival of the Birds
Saturday, May 9, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sellwood Park
Join Audubon Society of Portland, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the City of Portland for a celebration of migratory birds.
Oaks Bottom and other natural areas in Portland are important to migrating birds for nesting, wintering, resting, and re-fueling. Come and see birds hailing from as far away as Argentina in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, the City of Portland's first designated Migratory Bird Park. This is a free festival for the whole family to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day. No registration is required.
ACTIVITIES
- Guided Bird Walks from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. Come enjoy bird walks led by local naturalists. You will be amazed by the large variety of migratory birds that use Oaks Bottom and other Portland natural areas during their migratory route.
- Children's Activities. Kids will love the bird related hands-on activities for children ages 3-11.
Storytelling and live music by local storytellers and musicians. Come hear songs and stories about migratory birds in the Portland area.
- Education Birds from Audubon Society of Portland's Wildlife Care Center. Meet in person Finnegan the Peregrine Falcon, Julio the Great Horned Owl, Hazel the Northern Spotted Owl, Jack the American Kestrel, Ruby the Turkey Vulture, and Aristophanes the Common Raven.
- Interactive Displays. Visit with local partners of the Migratory Bird Treaty Program and find out what is happening locally to protect and enhance our bird populations.
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