September Birders’ Night–Golden Eagles Nesting in Oregon (2011-2020) with Frank Isaacs September 19, 2024 7:00-9:00 pm Frank will present the results of the first statewide Golden Eagle nest monitoring project in Oregon, and compare and contrast the status of Golden Eagles and Bald Eagles nesting in the state. This will be a fun and informative […]
October 17th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the Environmental Center October Birders' Night -- Bats of the Pacific Northwest and How They Inspired Radical Conservation Collaborations Birds are not the only creatures flying in Central Oregon. Do you ever wonder what you are seeing as the bird world transitions to the bat world at dusk? We […]
November Birders’ Night–Planning International Birding Trips Thinking about going on a birding trip to see some amazing new birds? Overwhelmed by the number of tour operators, destinations, itineraries, and travel options? If so, please join us for an informative Birders’ Night featuring Steve Kornfeld who will be sharing his perspective on these things based on his many […]
We had a great Birders’ Night in November with Steve Kornfeld sharing his experiences planning international birding trips. There was a lot of enthusiasm and energy at the event and the house was full! So, we decided to have a Birds & Brews edition of Birders’ Night in December, a month when we typically don’t […]
Come join us as we take you along on our journey from Cali, to southern Colombia, to Bogata, and back to a region north of Cali. We will talk about logistics and planning. We will share photos of our destinations, the countryside, and of course, the birds. Presenters are Donna Nordstrom, Jeff Nordstrom, and Chuck […]
Title: Pinyon Jays in Oregon - Life History, Data, and Monitoring Efforts Presenter: Claudia Funari, Wildlife Biologist for the USFWS, Bend Field Office This presentation will give information on the life history of pinyon jays in Oregon, review current data on their distribution and habitat use in Central Oregon, and discuss recent and ongoing monitoring […]
Join a round table of seasoned local birders (Tom Crabtree, Craig Miller, Mark Gonzalez) for a Bird Identification Workshop -- Flycatcher Fun(damentals) on April 10. This will focus on all flycatchers that can normally be seen in Central Oregon with extra emphasis on everyone's favorites -- Empids.
Join us for Birders' Night with a presentation of bird restoration on Oregon Desert Land Trust properties. The Oregon Desert Land Trust conserves lands in the high desert to benefit wildlife and people. In seven years, they've conserved more than 20,000 acres from Brothers to the Owyhee Canyonlands. Their outreach coordinator, Kharli Rose, will share […]
Matt Cahill will discuss how to get the most out of eBird.
For over a decade, wolves have been returning to Central Oregon. This presentation will give a brief overview of the history and status of Central Oregon's wolves, followed by some observations, research, and speculations about how these wolves interact with and impact our local birds. There will also be a guide to birding in wolf […]
Malheur, A High Desert Oasis in Need of Friends Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is 187,000 acres of wet meadows, alkaline playas, rocky ridges, and more – all situated in the northern reach of the Great Basin. From bobolink to badgers, the wildlife that depends on the protection of this wild landscape is as diverse as […]
Birding Northern Spain Presented by Chuck and Dorothy Gates Come join us as we vicariously bird the northern half of Spain through a fast-paced slide show and talk. Chuck and Dorothy Gates spent nearly a month in that country this year and they are excited to share what they found. They will talk briefly about […]
Patty McGill will talk about the conservation status of penguins that live at lower latitudes and challenges they face. Of these species, she will emphasize African penguins, found in South Africa and Namibia. Last fall, African penguins were declared Critically Endangered and they could be extinct in the wild in by 2035. Patty serves as the Program Leader […]
Fun with Sapsuckers! Did you know that sapsuckers have a paintbrush-tipped tongue? Did you know that one species is the world's longest- distance migrant woodpecker? How about that one sapsucker is named for the daughter of German naturalist Johan Kaup, who first described the Flammulated Owl? These are just a few of the fun facts […]