Birds on the Move, Communities Taking Action

City of Redmond Wetlands Complex Update

Construction updates as of Oct. 30, 2025

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.

October’s Malheur Musings

187,757 Acres of Wildlife Habitat The Refuge is famous for its tremendous diversity and spectacular concentrations of wildlife. With more than 340 bird species and 58 mammal species, Malheur Refuge is a mecca for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Take Action to Prevent Collisions during Global Bird Rescue Week

Global Bird Rescue, a week that shines the spotlight on the catastrophic toll of window collisions, kicks off on September 22.

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.