Birding Lake Lowell at Deer Flat NWR

Registration is required to attend this event as space is limited. Please make sure ALL fields in the registration form are completed and that a confirmation email is received.

Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a trip to the Lake Lowell's Lower Dam, which is part of the Deer Flat NWR. We will drive along the edge of the dam, visiting the Lower Dam Canal Outlet, and ending the trip at Lion's Pond. At the Lower Dam, we'll be scoping for Cackling Geese amongst the more common Canada Geese, and Ross's Geese mixed in with the Snow Geese. We'll also keep an eye out for Bald Eagles in the trees at the west end of the dam. At the Lower Dam Canal Outlet, we'll be on the lookout for wintering shorebirds, kestrels, and songbirds in the Russian olives. The last stop is Lion's Pond, where we hope to find Black-crowned Night Herons, ducks, and songbirds. All three locations are within about a one mile radius.

Recently reported species can be seen here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109178

Accessibility: This event is appropriate for those with limited mobility.

Birding Skill Level: All levels are welcome! Please bring your own binoculars.

Age: Participants younger than 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and participants younger than 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the liability release.

Time: 8:30am - 10:30am. Check-in is at 8:20am. Please arrive at check-in so we can start on time.

: We will meet at the small dirt parking area at the east end of Lower Dam - the large parking lot is typically closed this time of year. (Click on "Meeting Place" to get directions from your location.)

Parking is limited at the meeting spot, so please try to carpool.

What to Bring: Layers for Weather, closed-toe shoes, binoculars, a scope if you have one, water, and snacks as needed. A scope will be available for the group to share. No dogs please.

Restroom Availability: Restrooms will not be available.

Special Conditions: We will be driving along the Lower Dam against the traffic, where vehicles tend to travel at high speeds. Please drive carefully, watch for parked cars of people fishing at the dam, and use precaution when exiting vehicles.

Inclement Weather: If there is an unhealthy AQI, steady precipitation forecast, or the trails are not suitable for ethical passage, the trip may be cancelled.

Contact Information: Please text trip leader Louisa at 971-322-7040 with any questions.

Cancellation Policy: If your plans change, please cancel your ticket on Eventbrite or contact the field trip leader listed above. Participants who miss two trips without advance notice may be suspended from registering for three months. Thanks for your understanding!

Snow Goose photo by Louisa Evers

Field trip leader Louisa Evers

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