Volunteers needed for Swift counts in Selleck!
In the town of Selleck, Washington, there is an old two story schoolhouse with a brick and mortar chimney that is of vital importance to Vaux’s Swifts. Continue Reading →
Category: Birds in the news
Birds in the news.
Desert Oasis: The Birds of Lake Abert
As Oregon’s only hypersaline lake and one of just three such lakes in the western U.S., Lake Abert is a vital ecosystem within the high desert and an essential stop for migratory birds travelling along the Pacific Flyway from Patagonia to Alaska. Continue Reading →
How Much Does Bird-Friendly Glass Actually Cost?
Glass kills up to a billion birds a year in the United States alone, with migratory songbird species like the Brown Creeper and Ovenbird suffering some of the worst casualties. As more people and businesses consider ways to make their buildings bird-friendly, it is important to be clear-eyed about ways to make these efforts as cost-effective as possible. The costs associated with taking this important step to save birds’ lives can range widely depending on a variety of factors. Continue Reading →
On the Frontlines of Extinction
On the Frontlines of Extinction: Saving the Rarest Hummingbirds | ABC Webinar Continue Reading →
Goodbye chemical weapons, hello burrowing owls
A decommissioned military base in northeast Oregon provides sanctuary for a recovering Continue Reading →
Back to the Night – Birds and Light Pollution
Join us for an exploration of the night’s wondrous mysteries and the impacts of light pollution, and learn about how we can preserve our starry skies while simultaneously creating vibrant, beautiful, and safe nighttime cityscapes in Oregon. Continue Reading →