BIRDING SITES
01. Willamette Heights
02. Dorris Ranch
03. Jasper Pond
04. Clearwater Park
05. Volunteer Park
06. Wyatt Meadows
07. Jasper Meadows
08. Walterville Pond
09. Bob Artz Park
10. Wallace Ruff Park
11. Lively Park
12. EWEB Bike Path
13. Harvest Landing
14. Corporate Way
15. Guy Lee Park
16. By-Gully Path
17. Kelly Butte
18. Eastgate
19. West D Greenway
20. Island Park
21. Millrace Park
Photo Credits
Unless otherwise noted, all bird photographs courtesy of Greg Gillson thebirdguide.com.
Birding Trail Site #13
Harvest Landing
North end of Harvest Lane
Riparian possibilities on the McKenzie
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Shown above: White-crowned Sparrow and Golden-crowned Sparrow
Facts
• The Rodakowski boat ramp and parking area is managed by Lane
County
• Open hours at the boat landing are 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• The County maintains a restroom at the boat ramp
• No parking is allowed along the entrance road
• Willamalane-owned Harvest Landing is the river frontage west of the
boat landing
Habitat
Riparian maple forest with a few black cottonwood and Oregon ash dominate Harvest Landing. There is some native understory of snowberry, nettle, vine maple, and red-twig dogwood, but much of the understory consists of blackberry tangles.
The terrain is relatively rough as much of the site is old river side channels. Filbert orchards border the south side of the parking area and part of the entrance road.
Birding Highlights
You will find riparian species such as Western Wood-Pewee and Wilson’s Warbler. Chipping Sparrow forages near the road edges. Thicket species such as Song Sparrow and Spotted Towhee are easy to find. River species such as Common Merganser, Spotted Sandpiper, and Great Blue Heron can also be found here.
Bald Eagle and Osprey can be seen. Vaux’s Swift and Violet-green and Tree Swallows find insects over the river and grassy fields. In winter, Golden-crowned and White-crowned Sparrow flocks forage in and near the blackberries.
Other Attractions
Deer and chipmunks are present. Bats can be seen over the river at dusk.
Getting There
From downtown Springfield, take Pioneer Parkway north 1.7 miles. Turn right on Hayden Bridge Way. In 1.2 miles, turn left onto Harvest Lane and follow the road for a little over ¾ mile to the end. Park in the County boat ramp parking area.
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