Heron Watch at Maddax Woods Park

Calendar Date:
Repeats every month.
Saturday, February 22, 2025 - 1:00pm

In its 10th year!  Join our volunteer-led heron viewing and activities from the observation deck at Maddax Woods:

1-3pm

Saturday, February 22, 1-3 pm

Sunday, March 16, 1-3 pm

Saturday, April 19, 1-3 pm

Sunday, May 11, 1-3 pm

Saturday, June 7, 1-3 pm

Bring your binoculars!

Did you know that from Maddax Woods you can view one of the largest Great Blue Heron nesting areas in the Portland Metro area?  Come join us (weather permitting) as we learn all about Great Blue Herons.  Try on life-size heron wings, learn what a heron footprint looks like, compare your height to that of a heron at two weeks old to a full-grown adult.  Bring your binoculars and we'll provide the scopes.  Let's explore together these fascinating prehistoric looking birds.

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Heron Nests
Viewing area
Closer View
Nests
Nesting