The willamette greenway can be very good for birds. Only issue is it is 99% boat access only. And even then, you need some boat with some power in most areas. That water gets fast when it is rainy season.
And yes...ducks stink....bad...
I have yet to find a way to fully pluck a bird in good order, and am even less succesful in cooking one in manner that leaves them edible.
Every year I am determined to accomplish these two things, and this year is no different.
Now if only I can get some birds this year....