Join us for a late winter bird walk at Camassia Nature Preserve in West Linn. This quiet, protected area along the Tualatin River floodplain features a beautiful mix of oak woodland, wet meadow, seasonal wetlands, and riparian forest, offering excellent birding opportunities in a peaceful setting during the winter months.

In February, Camassia often supports a variety of resident and wintering birds. In the open meadows and shrub edges, we’ll watch and listen for Song Sparrows, White-crowned Sparrows, and other wintering passerines. The oak and mixed woodlands can host Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers, Red-breasted Nuthatch, and Brown Creeper, while Pacific Wrens may be heard singing from dense cover. Overhead and along the river corridor, we’ll keep an eye out for raptors such as Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper’s Hawk, and the occasional Bald Eagle, which are often seen in the area.

This walk is open to birders of all experience levels and is especially welcoming to beginners. We’ll move at a relaxed pace with plenty of time for observation, discussion, and questions. Trails are generally flat and considered easy, but winter conditions may mean muddy or uneven surfaces in places. Bring binoculars if you have them, dress for the weather, and be prepared for cool, damp February conditions.