Portland Birding and the Audubon Society

It?s no secret that Portland is passionate about a great many things? food trucks ? well, food in general, ? green spaces, recycling, the Trail Blazers, and the Timbers, just to name a few; but the residents of Rose City are also incredibly passionate about our birds! If you?ve seen the hit comedy show ?Portlandia,? the catchphrase ?put a bird on it? might ring a bell! While the show might exaggerate just a tad, we all know there is a tiny bit of truth in every satire, and in the case of Portland?s love for feathered friends, this is no exception.

For a glimpse of some of our favorite bird life right outside of the city, the Portland Audubon Society and their 172-acre Wildlife Sanctuary & Care Center lie tucked away under the trees within Portland?s very own Forest Park. The sanctuary is free to visit, has 4-miles of family friendly hiking trails, and you?ll find the Wildlife Care Center within its boundaries, which is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating native wildlife.