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 #7
Jasper Meadows
S. 57th St. at Mt. Vernon Rd.
Existing ash wetlands in a newly developing neighborhood
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Shown above: Northern Flicker and Cedar Waxwing
Facts
• One of Willamalane’s newest parks
• Ultimately approximately 14 acres
• No restrooms
• Park hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Habitat
The site has large areas of Oregon ash wetlands with willow thickets and some black cottonwood. Emergent wetlands are present in some of the areas that are ponded into the summer months. Some wet prairie exists between the ash groves.
Birding Highlights
Northern Flicker, Western Wood-Pewee, Cedar Waxwing, and Black-headed Grosbeak use the taller ash and cottonwoods. Yellow Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, and Spotted Towhee make use of the willows and blackberry thickets. Killdeer and Red-winged Blackbirds can be found in the marshy areas.
Other Attractions
In the fall of 2007, a small playground will be constructed for the developing neighborhoods.
Getting There
From Main Street, go south on Bob Straub Parkway. In .38 miles, turn right onto South 57th Street. In .5 miles, turn left onto Mt. Vernon Road. Turn right onto South 57th Place. The wetland you see on your right is part of Jasper Meadows Park. There is limited on-street parking.
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