10,000 Birds

APRIL 12, 2022

So armed with some knowledge from the “ Access Considerations for Birding Locations ” page on the Birdability website and some research, I twice visited the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge near Portland, Oregon with accessibility in mind. The Tualatin River NWR is an urban refuge just a few miles from downtown Portland.

Portland 190

Portland Oregon Laws Experience 190

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

We had not observed a Powerful Owl since we were living in Portland, Victoria for a few months in 2009, so once the opportunity arose to go looking for one at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Sydney we took it! The Royal Botanical Gardens are a huge area to explore and easily accessed by public transport.

Owls 113

Owls Portland Australia Transported 113

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 6, 2022

And of course, two raptors that are a part of North American birding history: the Great Black Hawk of Portland and the Steller’s Sea-eagle of Boothbay Harbor and other local areas. ( we learn) that are home to coveted boreal species, breeding wood-warblers, and two species of Grouse.

Los Angeles 194

Los Angeles Birds District of Columbia Parrots 194