Mindful Birding: Sept. 30
ECAS and the Deschutes Land Trust invite you to join us for a morning of (mostly) quiet shared enjoyment of our local birds. This is a free event, but limited to […]
ECAS and the Deschutes Land Trust invite you to join us for a morning of (mostly) quiet shared enjoyment of our local birds. This is a free event, but limited to […]
ECAS and the Deschutes Land Trust invite you to join us for a morning of (mostly) quiet shared enjoyment of our local birds. This is a free event, but limited to […]
Photo credit: Jim Moodie - Pygmy Nuthatches. Our Annual Event will be on Sunday, October 8th at 4pm at Worthy Brewing. ECAS is hoping that you will join us for this special event to socialize with fellow birders, enjoy some tacos and beverages, and learn more about birds from Harry Fuller and Chuck Gates. […]
Mark your calendars for October Big Day—14 Oct 2023! Like Global Big Day, October Big Day is an opportunity to unite around our shared love of birds. Last October, nearly 35,000 people from […]
Bald Eagle photo by Chuck Gates. Project leader, David Vick, has announced that he is scheduling the "official" count for the weekends of Oct. 14th - 15th and Oct. 21st […]
ECAS and the Deschutes Land Trust invite you to join us for a morning of (mostly) quiet shared enjoyment of our local birds. This is a free event, but limited to […]
Pinyon Jays - Abbott Schindler October Birders' Night: Wild Stories from the History of Bird Migration Research Join us for a Birders' Night presentation from Rebecca Heisman. We've all heard […]
Bald Eagle, photo by Chuck Gates. Project leader, David Vick, has announced that he is scheduling the "official" count for the weekends of Oct. 14th - 15th and Oct. 21st - 22nd. There may be other days that folks will go up to count. Info and sign-up at ecbirds.org/projects/green-ridge-raptor-survey/.
Tundra Swan | Jack Williamson November 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Environmental Center 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend, OR Trumpeter swan restoration at Summer Lake Wildlife Area. Martin St. Louis, a biologist and the former wildlife manager for the Summer Lake Wildlife Area for more than 30 years, will share his knowledge and expertise […]
Bend CBC, Saturday, December 16th The 56th Bend Christmas Bird Count will be held on the first Saturday of the count period, December 16th. Many of the sector leaders have put together their teams for the count but I do imagine there will be openings available for those who want to participate all day. Feeder […]
Summer Lake CBC, Tuesday, December 19th Please join us for the 36th annual Summer Lake CBC. The plan is to meet at the ODFW Summer Lake Wildlife Headquarters at 7:30am on Tuesday December 19th for sector assignments. The details for the compilation meeting time and place are TBD. Please contact Marty St. Louis if you would like […]
Sunriver CBC, Wednesday, December 20th Everyone is welcome to join us for the Sunriver 'Christmas' Bird Count on December 20th. This event is generously hosted by the Sunriver Nature Center with support from the Sunriver Resort. Our goal is for an inclusive and accessible community event. We will have two stationary counts for those using […]
Madras CBC, Wednesday, December 27th Birding Volunteers will meet at Madras Black Bear Diner on Wednesday Dec. 27, from 7:00 - 8:30 am.for handouts, maps and assignments. Later pick ups may be found in baskets at 225 NE 8th. Street, just two blocks off Hwy 97, up Oak Street. You may also call and […]
Prineville CBC - Sunday, December 31st This count circle has extensive private land holdings with limited access. Consequently, it's not the kind of count that requires a huge number of volunteers. However, I generally scramble to find a group of hikers that is willing to hike/snowshoe through a closed forest section near Brennan Palisades. Kim […]
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Board meetings are held virtually, via Zoom, and are open to the public. If you are interested in attending, contact ecaudubon@gmail.com for a Zoom invitation.
Redmond CBC, Wednesday, January 3rd Contact: Mike Golden, 541-420-5814, gardenbug99@bendbroadband.com.
Tuesday, January 9th, the Klamath Basin Audubon Society public meeting's program will be: A Natual History of Oregon's Lake Abert presented by Ron Larson (see the attachments to read the recently released book cover, and the back cover of the book with Ron Larson's biography related to this book, and an overview of the book's […]
Join Great Basin Bird Observatory for the first of our January Lecture series at the South Valleys Library, in the Diamond Room. We will feature talks each Wednesday evening in January, with the exception of the final talk being held on Thursday, February 1st. Dr. Frank Fogarty will zoom in for this movie night style […]
Zoom in or join us in-person at 6:00 PM in the Lare Meeting Room of the Sparks Library for this hybrid presentation. Jess Buelow is a PhD student at the University of Nevada, Reno. Jess studies bumblebee behavior and the effects of naturally occurring chemicals on them. Jess will present in person, and her bumblebees […]
Join ONDA for the inaugural event of the 2024 High Desert Speaker Series—a captivating online presentation delving into the diverse species of bees thriving in Oregon’s high desert. Presenter Lincoln Best, Oregon Bee Atlas’ melittologist, will guide us through an exploration of the unique bees residing in iconic desert landscapes such as the Owyhee Canyonlands, […]
Lauren Whitenack will present in person and GBBO will host and provide snacks. We will also have a fun bird trivia challenge! Lauren Whitenack is a PhD student at UNR studying mountain chickadees in the northern Sierra Nevada mountains. She investigates the relationships between climate, insect abundance, and bird reproduction, as insects are the main […]
he Remarkable Native Bees of Central Oregon Did you know Oregon has more than 700 species of native bees?!? We say “more than" because, in fact, no one actually knows how many native bees call the state home. Central Oregon is particularly well endowed with these amazing bees. Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Andony […]
Mark your calendars! The 10th annual Willamette Valley Bird Symposium is scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2024. Registration opens on Friday, 15 December, 2023! Ticketing is through University Events: https://oregonstate.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1414 To celebrate our 10th anniversary we are holding an open contest to design a special logo for WVBS: Year 10. Anyone can submit. To learn more and […]
Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is one of the largest conservation opportunities in the country. Join ONDA Board Members, Elisa Cheng and Natasha Bellis, at a 2024 High Desert Speaker Series event as they reflect on their spring rafting trip down the Owyhee River on an exploration of this incomparable region. They’ll discuss the Owyhee’s awe-inspiring natural landscapes, rich […]
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Board meetings are held virtually, via Zoom, and are open to the public. If you are interested in attending, contact ecaudubon@gmail.com for a Zoom invitation.
Birds Imagined in Music How would you capture the essence of birds in music? Have you ever wondered about this? If so, you’re in good company! Rebekah Lambert and Mike Fox (beginning birders, long-time concert-goers, members of the esteemed Prineville Bird Club) will take us through 750 years of classical music inspired by birds. Owls, cuckoos, […]
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is Coming... Welcome to the New Year! We've been busy gearing up for another incredible February event. In the next few weeks, consider spreading the word about the GBBC by sharing some of the following resources with your family, friends, and community. Posters in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese; Social media posts in English, Spanish and French; Details on how to participate in the count […]
The Real Dirt on Soil! It’s ALL about soil! Soil is a critical part of the natural world that is perhaps the least understood. That’s why the Deschutes Land Trust and Oregon State University professor James Cassidy are teaming up to share the real dirt on soil! Join us to gain a better understanding of […]
Dec-Feb: No wetland walks due to cold temps, little water, and few birds. ~ We will resume on the first Saturday of March. ~ Volunteers from the Crooked River Wetlands and Prineville Bird […]
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Board meetings are held virtually, via Zoom, and are open to […]
Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECAS volunteer Dave Tracy. Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. prepared to walk a mile on flat, sometimes muddy, trails. New as well as seasoned birders are welcome! Learn to identify the birds you hear, hone the skills you have, or share your talent […]
Spend an evening with Dr. Cristina Eisenberg, Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Maybelle Clark Macdonald Director of Tribal Initiatives in Natural Resources at Oregon State University, as part of […]
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns and enjoys birding together. Usually some advanced birders are there and are so helpful. All are welcomed. We carpool when possible. As times vary from week […]
An Introduction to the Klamath Tribes Join Gabriann Hall of the Klamath Tribes and the Deschutes Land Trust for an evening centered around the Klamath Tribes. Gabriann will share her […]
Title: The Incredible Uniqueness of Baby Birds' Developmental Journey by Elise Wolf Step into the enchanting world of baby bird development! What's so intriguing about these feathered marvels? Most baby […]