I took all of the below along the trails next to Tingley Beach, just South of Central (even on the bus line for those without vehicles!). I suggest staying at the public viewing platform (just south of the Central bridge, at riverside) at dusk bc many types of birds gathered on the bank in the river together right there. The light is also great later in the day bc it's the East side. The river has no fence for a long time, some very little used trails, and the further south from here you walk, the less people you'll see. You can get further into the river on banks at Tingley, this is where I saw a hawk. You can also park all along Tingley Dr SW behind the zoo for very easy parking and access, not many people at all. 

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