Birding by Ear, Camp Polk Meadow Preserve

Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Amy Sanchez for a bird walk at one of Central Oregon’s birding hot spots–Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Learn techniques for using your ears (and technology!) to identify birds by sound alone. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around Hindman Springs and into the meadow as you learn about the birds that inhabit this Preserve. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.

Hike Rating: This is an easy 1 mile walk. Portions will be on a gravel trail and through a grassy meadow.

Route: This hike will start at the Camp Polk Meadow Preserve kiosk, follow roads and trails, and then venture off-trail into the meadow. Terrain will be uneven at times.

Elevation gain/loss: There is very little elevation gain/loss on this hike.

What to Bring: Binoculars (if you have them), snacks/lunch, water, closed toe shoes. Dress for the weather.