Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

Portland


Located in Sellwood, this large wetland of around 140 acres has a hiking trail through it, which connects with the nearby Springwater Corridor paved bike path. There's also good bird-watching – you can spot herons, egrets, hawks, osprey, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, falcons, vultures and more.


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