Nesting has begun at Renton’s Black River Riparian Forest. I visited this past weekend and we saw about 30 herons. Some were even standing in nests and one was pointing his/her beak skyward to let the others know that they were looking for a mate. Continue Reading →
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 →
Spend time in your favorite places watching birds–then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit them to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world.
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Join us for a morning walk around Lake Fenwick to look for wintering waterfowl and woodland birds. We’ll practice spotting, listening for, and identifying the species we encounter. Then we’ll move on to Redondo Beach to scan Poverty Bay for saltwater birds. We may walk part of the boardwalk there, and check the edges of nearby Wooten Park if time allows. Continue Reading →
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is a cherished place for Oregonians, and the recent armed occupation has created even broader awareness of these marvelous lands and the diverse wildlife inhabiting them. Continue Reading →
January 22, 2023 A good time was had by all on Sunday Continue Reading →
There are many types of birding: walking a forested trail, scoping out across a grassy plain, or rocking back-and forth on a boat while seabirding. Chances are, you’ve looked outside during a rainy day and thought “maybe I’ll just car bird today”. Recently, I’ve been doing a lot of birding by bike, since my new home of Davis, CA is the top city in the US for commuting by bike. Continue Reading →
Kevin O’Malley & Barbara Peterson will be teaching a birding basics class Continue Reading →
It’s the Great Backyard Bird Count! Continue Reading →
by Ed Deal