Bend Christmas Bird Count

The Bend Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, December 17th. There are a few openings available for fully vaccinated and boosted individuals. Most of the openings are to join groups that will be doing a lot of walking. The weather for the count is likely to be in the low to mid 30s […]

John Day Christmas Bird Count

Birders joining the John Day CBC will meet at the Outpost Restaurant before 7 AM for assignments (earlier if you want breakfast). The compilation will be at 1188 Brewery starting at 5 PM. For information, contact Tom Winters at 541-542-2006, 541-620-2922, or at tjwinters1951@gmail.com.

Madras Christmas Bird Count

Would you like to take part in the Madras CBC?  Contact Annette Lange Hildebrand at lange69annette@gmail.com for more information.

Redmond Christmas Bird Count

If you would like be a part of the Redmond CBC, please contact Mike Golden at gardenbug99@bendbroadband.com or 541-420-5841, who will post routes, teams and meeting places. Some routes are shorter and take less time than others. We can adapt if you would like to do half days or less than a full day.

Birding Basics, session 1: Water Birds of Mirror Pond

Harmon Park 1100 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend

This is the first in a series of six free field experiences, held monthly, to be offered for new birders, birders who are new to Central Oregon, or others who would like a "refresher course" in birding. Each will be a two-hour opportunity to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birding locations, topics, skills, […]

Refuge Trees: Homestead Era Oases at Malheur NWR

The High Desert Museum will offer a Natural History Pub presentation at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., in Bend. Old stands of largely cottonwood trees grow within Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Eastern Oregon. Although these trees are not native to the region, many of the over 340 species of birds […]

Birding Basics, session 2: Exploring Hatfield Ponds and using Merlin Bird ID

This is the second in a series of six free field experiences, held monthly, to be offered for new birders, birders who are new to Central Oregon, or others who would like a "refresher course" in birding. Each will be a two-hour opportunity to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birding locations, topics, skills, […]

Free

Birding Basics, session 3: Bird ID at the Old Mill District

This is the third in a series of six free field experiences, held monthly, to be offered for new birders, birders who are new to Central Oregon, or others who would like a "refresher course" in birding. Each will be a two-hour opportunity to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birding locations, topics, skills, […]

Free

Prineville Bird Club Meeting

Crook County Library 175 NW Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville, Oregon

The Prineville Bird Club meets every second Thursday of the month, at the Crook County Library and usually in the Broughton Room. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to encourage fellowship and socializing. We will talk a little bit about local birds being seen, show some member photos, and discuss […]

March Birders’ Night: Birds of the Southern Hemisphere

Environmental Center 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend, OR

Ken Hashagen will share his experiences and photos from a tour of Antarctica, South Georgia and The Falkland Islands. Join us at the Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave. or via Zoom.

Wednesday Birders Are Back!

April 5 - Ryan Meadow trails Carpool at 8:00 from the big parking lot off Simpson near the Pavilion All locations are listed on the ECBA website. Select tab for Birding Locations, choose the county and you get a list of favorite birding places. It includes directions to the spots and what birds you might […]

Wednesday Birders Are Back!

April 12 - High Lakes, Wickiup etc. Carpool from Bend at 8:00 from south side of Deschutes River Woods Store or 8:45 from Park and Ride at Wickiup Junction. If roads there are not accessible, try at LaPine State Park. Rosland Park off Huntington is a good spot also. Park in the day use area […]

Prineville Bird Club Meeting

Crook County Library 175 NW Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville, Oregon

The Prineville Bird Club meets every second Thursday of the month, at the Crook County Library and usually in the Broughton Room. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to encourage fellowship and socializing. We talk a little bit about local birds being seen, show some member photos, and discuss this […]

Wednesday Birders Are Back!

April 19 - Calliope Crossing, Indian Ford CG, Indian Ford Creek across the highway. Meet to carpool at 8 am. at Village Greens. All locations are listed on the ECBA website. Select tab for Birding Locations, choose the county and you get a list of favorite birding places. It includes directions to the spots and […]

April Birders’ Night: Status of the Greater-Sage Grouse in Eastern Oregon

Environmental Center 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend, OR

Emily Weidner of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will talk about recent developments in the science and status of Greater Sage-Grouse in Eastern Oregon. Join in live at the Environmental Center in Bend, or via Zoom. Join the Zoom Here    

Birding Basics session 4: Field Experience – April 21st

Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop in Prineville, OR 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville, OR, United States

April Birding Basics: Field Experience Attention novice birders, birders new to Central Oregon, and those who want a refresher course! ECBA is offering a series of free field experiences designed just for you. Each month, January through June, there will be spots for 20 people to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birds, birding locations, skills, and […]

Earth Day 2023

Earth Day Fair and Parade 2023 will take place on Saturday, April 22nd from 11am-3pm in downtown Bend. An Environmental Center event, this family-friendly event typically features a lively and inclusive parade through downtown Bend where folks are encouraged to wear costumes to showcase their favorite thing about planet earth. During the fair, food vendors, […]

Wednesday Birders Are Back!

April 26 - Whiskey Springs.   Location changed to Tumalo Reservoir!  All locations are listed on the ECBA website. Select tab for Birding Locations, choose the county and you get a list of favorite birding places. It includes directions to the spots and what birds you might hope to find. Tumalo Reservoir. It is about 2 […]

Wednesday Birders Are Back!

May 3 - Agency Plains north of Madras to find LB Curlews etc, then Warm Springs boat ramp and on to the trail by the museum. Visit the museum! All locations are listed on the ECBA website. Select tab for Birding Locations, choose the county and you get a list of favorite birding places. It […]

Birding Basics session 5: Field Experience – May 21st

Sawyer Park 62999 O. B. Riley Road, Bend, Oregon

May Birding Basics: Field Experience Attention novice birders, birders new to Central Oregon, and those who want a refresher course! ECBA is offering a series of free field experiences designed just for you. Each month, January through June, there will be spots for 14 people to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birds, birding locations, skills, […]

Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival

ECBA's signature annual event, the Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival, will be held June 1-4. The festival was started in 2011 to provide an opportunity to birders to visit a beautiful area and enjoy our local birds. There are 11 nesting species of woodpeckers that exist in the area and there is a good chance to […]

Birding Basics session 6: Field Experience – June 8

Shevlin Park 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, OR, United States

June Birding Basics: Field Experience Attention novice birders, birders new to Central Oregon, and those who want a refresher course! ECBA is offering a series of free field experiences designed just for you. Each month, January through June, there will be spots for 14 people to learn about a variety of Central Oregon birds, birding locations, skills, […]

Wednesday Birders – June 14

This is a tentative schedule which can always be altered for exciting opportunities for birds elsewhere, adverse road or weather conditions, etc. When directions aren't given, the intent is to encourage everyone to use the ECBA birding site guide and get used to using those directions and the "how to bird it" tips for the locations. […]

Wednesday Birders

June 21 - Deschutes River Trail, Lava Island. Some of you have already been there this season and can direct others to spots for highlights. Gray Catbird is the celebrity bird there. Meet at 7:00 for carpooling at the Park and Ride off Simpson, near The Pavilion or meet at 7:30 at the start of birding […]

Wednesday Birders

June 28 - Prairie Farm etc. on Green Ridge. Walking along the creek below the dam can be a great spot for thrushes and warblers, i.e., Nashville, etc. Try going up to the hawk watch site for Hermit and Townsend's, maybe Pileated and Sooty Grouse. Bear Springs and Whiskey Springs can be visited to end […]

Wednesday Birders

July 5 - Santiam Pass, PCT for Northern 3-toed, and Lost Lake

Wednesday Birders

July 12 - Todd Lake, Sparks Lake. Arrive early to find parking. Walk the trails around the lakes for finches, chickadees, RS Hawks and waterfowl. Walk 2 to 3 miles.

Wednesday Birders

July 19 - Warm Springs. Boat ramp area, trail near sewage treatment area and then Museum trail. Consider supporting the museum by visiting exhibits.

Wednesday Birders

July 26 - p.m. birding Millican area. Finish after dusk with Poorwill.  Time TBD

Wednesday Birders

August 9 - Haystack for shorebirds, waterfowl. Springs and and Gray Butte if mid-day temp permits.

Wednesday Birders

August 16- Lower Bridge, Redmond Sewer Ponds. Willows at Lower Bridge and Lynx could be stuffed with migrants.

Wednesday Birders

Aug 23 - Cascade High Lakes. Begin with willows along "kiosk ponds" at Wickiup and loop around to North, Wickiup Butte, etc. Passerines and shorebirds are on the move.

Wednesday Birders

September 6 - Hatfield, Houston Lakes and CRWC

Wednesday Birders

Sept 13 - Wickiup, Crane Prairie, Sheep Bridge, etc

Wednesday Birders

Sept 20 - Smith Rocks trails (state park pass in each vehicle), ag fields to the east, Redmond ponds

Mindful Birding: Sept. 30

ECBA and the Deschutes Land Trust invite you to join us for a morning of (mostly) quiet shared enjoyment of our local birds. This is a free event, but limited to […]

Mindful Birding: Oct 7

ECBA and the Deschutes Land Trust invite you to join us for a morning of (mostly) quiet shared enjoyment of our local birds. This is a free event, but limited to […]

ECBA Annual Event

Worthy Brewing 495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend, OR

Photo credit: Jim Moodie - Pygmy Nuthatches.   Our Annual Event will be on Sunday, October 8th at 4pm at Worthy Brewing. ECBA is hoping that you will join us […]

$20

October Big Day: 14th

Mark your calendars for October Big Day—14 Oct 2023! Like Global Big Day, October Big Day is an opportunity to unite around our shared love of birds. Last October, nearly 35,000 people from […]

Green Ridge Raptor Count 1

Bald Eagle photo by Chuck Gates. Project leader, David Vick, has announced that he is scheduling the "official" count for the weekends of Oct. 14th - 15th and Oct. 21st […]

Mindful Birding: Oct. 14

ECBA and the Deschutes Land Trust invite you to join us for a morning of (mostly) quiet shared enjoyment of our local birds. This is a free event, but limited to […]

October Birders’ Night

Environmental Center 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend, OR

Pinyon Jays - Abbott Schindler October Birders' Night: Wild Stories from the History of Bird Migration Research Join us for a Birders' Night presentation from Rebecca Heisman.  We've all heard […]

Green Ridge Raptor Count 2

Bald Eagle, photo by Chuck Gates. Project leader, David Vick, has announced that he is scheduling the "official" count for the weekends of Oct. 14th - 15th and Oct. 21st […]

November Birders’ Night

Environmental Center 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend, OR

Tundra Swan | Jack Williamson November  16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Environmental Center 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend, OR Trumpeter swan restoration at Summer Lake Wildlife Area. Martin St. […]