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December’s Malheur Musings
Greetings! The winter season is one of contradictory realities. It can be harsh and uncomfortable while it can also be serene and calm. The holidays we human beings celebrate this time of year are diverse and offer the joyous counterpart to the less enjoyable elements such as short days, icy mornings, and cold nights. It is also a time of surprises - my favorite.
Bird Alliance of Oregon Webinar Event
1% For Wildlife Webinar (FREE!)1% for Wildlife is a bill that offers a massive opportunity for wildlife conservation. It increases the tourism tax by 1.25%, and uses the funds to protect Oregon’s wildlife and their habitat.
Are you an ECBA Volunteer ?
ECBA now uses Track it Forward to help volunteers keep track of volunteer time. Compiling the hours that volunteers give to ECBA is something that really does matter to all non-profits.
When a Bird Hits a Window
To understand the gravity of a window collision, imagine flying down a hill on a bike going 20-30 mph and hitting a cement wall, head first. Birds hit our windows fast and hard. Yes, sometimes they ricochet off, but those that are forced to land are harmed.
Hummingbird Garden at Bend’s Orchard Park
A Hunt’s bumblebee is a recent new visitor to our Hummingbird Garden at Orchard Park in Bend. in this photo it is visiting a Linear Leaf Lupine. Photo courtesy of Barb Rumer.
Helping Birds Keep Their Cool
Central Oregon is on track to break temperature records this summer (again), reminding us that the High Desert sun is no joke. High temperatures can lead to dehydration, heatstroke, and even death for our feathered neighbors. The good news? There are simple, affordable steps everyone can take to create a life-saving oasis for our visiting yard birds.
Golden Eagle Nest Updates: Ayama Fledges, Returns for Visits
Watch Ayama Fledge and then visit our Golden Eagle Camera on Whychus Creek in Sisters, OR.
ECBA Member Laurel Collins Wins First Place in OBA Photo Contest
White-faced Ibis in Harney County, by ECBA member Laurel Collins, was the First Place May, 2025 Oregon Birding Association (OBA) photo contest winner.
Birding by Ear Weekly Walk Returns
It must be spring! To the delight of many local birders, Dave Tracy has once again kicked-off spring by leading the weekly bird walk, BIRDING BY EAR. Learn to identify the birds you hear, practice your ear-birding skills, or share your talents with others during this weekly walk in the riverside park. Photo courtesy of Chuck Gates.