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Wetland Wander Bird Walk

  • Start date: 01/14/2025

  • Start time: 8:45 AM

  • End date: 01/14/2025

  • End time: 12:00 PM

Description:

Join fellow Obsidians and others for a bird walk sponsored by WREN. We will meet at the Checkermallow access in West Eugene 5790 Royal Ave, Eugene, OR 97402. From WREN's description: Whether you are an experienced birder or just getting started, we’d love to have you join us for our first Wetland Wander of the year; a bird walk at Checkermallow Access! We’ll walk about 1.5 miles on pavement, wetland and gravel paths at the Dragonfly Bend and Meadowlark Prairie sites. Dragonfly Bend is managed by the City of Eugene. This site was formerly an agricultural site that is being restored to native wetland prairie. Meadowlark Prairie is co-managed by the City of Eugene and the BLM. This site is being restored to native wetlands.

If there is interest in the group we may stop for a warm drink at Coffee Plant Roasters on West 11th.

Photo by: Marguerite Cooney

  • Event Leader: Marguerite Cooney

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-600-0217

  • Event Leader Email: margiecooney@yahoo.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Conservation, Science, & Education

  • Area Type: Valley

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Easy

  • Roundtrip total drive miles:

  • Season: 2025

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Be prepared for the weather. Hydration and snack. This is a bird walk so you might want to bring binoculars if you have them.

  • participant prerequisites: Ability to walk 1.5 flat miles

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 1.5 miles

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 0 feet

  • Non-Member Fees: —

  • Committee: Conservation, Science, & Education

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Four hardy Obsidians joined a bird walk sponsored by WREN in the West Eugene Wetlands. Despite the cold, gray, morning the group was able to see many birds: Northern Pintail, American Kestrel, Green-winged Teal, Great Blue Heron, and flocks of Cackling Geese. Local bird expert Pat Boleyn shared both her spotting scope and knowledge.

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