Wednesday Birders
2026-01-21 08:00, 2026-01-28 08:00, 2026-02-04 08:00, 2026-02-11 08:00, 2026-02-18 08:00, 2026-02-25 08:00, 2026-03-04 08:00, 2026-03-11 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 7 more dates | OR
Wednesday Birders is a group of birders, birding, but not a traditional field trip with a named leader who always provides a guided field experience. Everyone helps everyone else, shares, learns and enjoys birding together. Usually some advanced birders are there and are so helpful. All are welcomed. We carpool when possible.
As times vary from week to week, please watch COBOL for details and times which are usually announced a few days prior to Wednesday.
All the locations are listed on our website. From the home page, select Birding Resources, and from the drop-down menu, you can choose Birding by County where you will get a list of favorite birding places including directions to the spots and what birds you might hope to find.
One of the goals of Wednesday Birders is to encourage everyone to use the ECBA birding site guides and get used to using those directions and the “how to bird it” tips for the locations. Simply select the county and the hotspots are listed alphabetically.
Important Notes:

Please remember to read COBOL by Tuesday mornings for last minute details and changes to plans in case of adverse weather, road conditions or detours, bird news or better birding opportunities. Watch COBOL for meeting and carpooling times and places or for changes in the plan.
COBOL is Central Oregon Birders Online. It’s free to join.
Remember to dress for the weather. Be prepared with food, sunscreen, etc. and bring a pair of binoculars. Spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.

For questions and for more information contact: dukedt@gmail OR brian.macdonald9@gmail.com or brianmacdonald0458 in Discord

Birding by Ear
2026-03-17 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-03-24 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-03-31 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-04-07 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-04-14 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-04-21 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-04-28 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-05-05 08:00 - 09:30 and 2 more dates | Sawyer Park, 62999 O. B. Riley Road, Bend, Oregon
Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy and will take place every Tuesday through early June.
Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. Bird walks typically last 1-1.5 hours depending on bird activity. We usually cover about 1-1.5 miles over mostly flat trails.
Depending on the weather, be prepared to dress for cool, breezy conditions. Wear suitable clothing and footwear in case of snow and muddy trails.
New as well as seasoned birders are welcome! Learn to identifiy the birds you hear, hone the skills you have, or share your talent with others!
If you haven’t already, please fill out the ECBA General Activity Waiver. Waivers are required for all ECBA trips. The online waiver takes one minute and you only need to fill one out once per year. Thank you!
General Activity Waiver

Sunriver Bird Walk
2026-04-11 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-25 08:30 - 11:30 | Sunriver Nature Center, 57245 River Rd, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
We will meet at the Sunriver Nature Center at 8:30 am on Saturday. Bring binoculars, water, and snacks. Dress for the weather. We will walk 3 – 4 miles with some uneven terrain. Restrooms available. We will finish around 11:30 am depending on the bird sightings. Walk led by Tom Lawler and Diane Burgess.
We will do two Sunriver Bird Walks a month April – September. Specific dates and times will be posted on COBOL. Please be aware the start up times change throughout the months.

Please sign an ECBA activity waiver for this field trip. Sign once for the whole year. The waiver is found on the East Cascades Bird Alliance website under Events. Or, use this link: https://www.memberplanet.com/s/eastcascadesaudubonsociety/ecasactivitywaiver

Harney County Migratory Bird Festival
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-19 | OR
Registration opens February 14.
https://migratorybirdfestival.com/

Sunriver Bird Walk
2026-05-09 08:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-23 08:00 - 11:30 | OR
We will meet at the Sunriver Nature Center at 8:00 am on Saturday. Bring binoculars, water, and snacks. Dress for the weather. We will walk 3 – 4 miles with some uneven terrain. Restrooms available. We will finish around 11:30 am depending on the bird sightings. Walk led by Tom Lawler and Diane Burgess.
We will do two Sunriver Bird Walks a month April – September. Specific dates and times will be posted on COBOL. Please be aware the start up times change throughout the months.

Please sign an ECBA activity waiver for this field trip. Sign once for the whole year. The waiver is found on the East Cascades Bird Alliance website under Events. Or, use this link: https://www.memberplanet.com/s/eastcascadesaudubonsociety/ecasactivitywaiver
