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This article was written by Elise Wolf of Native Bird Care for The Source Weekly, July 23, 2025

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. From emergency water stations to creative shade solutions for yards and nests, small actions in your backyard can make significant differences in the lives of local birds.

Read full article in The Source, Bend’s weekly newspaper HERE

This Golden-crowned Sparrow fledgling enjoys a cooling bath. Jane Tibbetts

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Western Snowy Plover, photo by Mick Thompson

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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.