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With Outdoor Afro guides, novice birdwatchers don't have to go it alone
With Outdoor Afro guides, novice birdwatchers don't have to go it alone
With Outdoor Afro guides, novice birdwatchers don't have to go it alone

Published on: 08/05/2025

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Birdwatchers, some new to the hobby, joined the Portland Outdoor Afro social group at Southeast Portland's Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Aug. 2, 2025.The group saw wood ducks; the males have multicolored iridescent plumage.While together, kayaking, camping or on healing hikes, Outdoor Afro participants can create friendships and may discover a relaxing activity that could last a lifetime.Shirley Jackson, a sociology professor at Portland State University who volunteers with the Portland Outdoor Afro social group, and Chris Williams of the Bird Alliance of Oregon led a group on a free birdwatching walk at Southeast Portland's Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Aug. 2, 2025.The Outdoor Afro group saw great blue herons, colorful wood ducks, blue shrub jays and other wildlife.Stephanie Alcime used binoculars lent to her by the Bird Alliance of Oregon to birdwatch with Outdoor Afro.The Portland Outdoor Afro social group hoped the pink flowers they saw in the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge were native fireweed, but learned they were invasive purple loosestrife.Birdwatchers, some new to the hobby, joined the Portland Outdoor Afro social group at Southeast Portland's Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Aug. 2, 2025.The Portland Outdoor Afro social group walked Southeast Portland's Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Aug. 2, 2025, looking for birds and seeing so much more.Birdwatchers, some new to the hobby, joined the Portland Outdoor Afro social group at Southeast Portland's Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Aug. 2, 2025.

Stephanie Alcime prepared for her first birdwatching experience. The Portland resident wore comfortable hiking shoes and had a full water bottle when she arrived Saturday morning at the city’s Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/08/head-outside-with-outdoor-afro-and-see-where-it-leads-you.html

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