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Delta Ponds

  • Start date: 03/21/2019

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 03/21/2019

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

We will meet at the north end of the Greenway bike bridge, behind Valley River Center. Pace will be leisurely with plenty of stops for birding and photography. Optional Lunch at River Valley Mall or other location after the hike.

  • Event Leader: Tom Rundle

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-653-0741

  • Event Leader Email: vivadancero@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Urban

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles:

  • Season: 2019

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Comfortable walking shoes, attire appropriate for weather, water, snacks or optional lunch if you prefer not to go out. Recommended: binoculars, camera, bird books, sunscreen.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 6.6

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 195

  • Non-Member Fees: 2

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

We visited 5 of the Delta Ponds and observed a wide variety of common birds of the Southern Willamette Valley - more than 20 species - although a few sightings were probable. We were amazed by a flight of 11 Great Blue Herons leaving their rookery. At the rookery, near Pond 6, we noted two occupied Heron nests. Highlights included Wood Ducks, Northern Shovelers, Buffleheads, Flycatchers, Humming Birds, Mergansers and a probable Cooper's Hawk. Kudos to the expert spotting skills and photographic skills of the participants.