ECBA Board Meeting

East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Board meetings are held virtually, via Zoom, and are open to the public. If you are interested in attending, contact ecba@ecbirds.org for a Zoom invitation.

Wednesday Birders 2024

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 […]

Think Wild’s Camp Sherman BeaverHOOD planting

Lake Creek Lodge 13375 SW Forest Service Rd., Camp Sherman, OR, United States

Camp Sherman BeaverHOOD planting Wed May 8th 9:00am - Thu 9th 5:00pm BeaverWorks Lake Creek Lodge, Camp Sherman, OR 97730, USA This is two-day project to plant beaver habitat on private land in Camp Sherman, OR. Difficulty level: Easy/Medium Itinerary: Volunteers are welcome to arrive on-site or carpool from Think Wild starting at 8 am. Planting will […]

Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Birders Connect at Malheur HQ

For this kickoff event, we’ll meet at Malheur HQ at 5:00, bird HQ until 6:30 and then head to the Narrows for more birding and comradery. Join at any time, leave when you need to. Food and drinks available at Jackalope Bar and Grill. Distance: up to 1.5 miles Elevation change: <10% grade from parking […]

Malheur Big Sit with Bird Alliance of Oregon

Join Bird Alliance of Oregon's Eastern Oregon Field Coordinator for our first ever Malheur Big Sit. This is an accessible, inclusive outing and BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and beginning birders and bird-enthusiasts are welcome. Bring chairs, blankets, or whatever your seating preferences are. Participants are encouraged to arrive any time between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., and […]

Birding by Ear 2024

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

Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy. Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. prepared to walk a mile on flat, sometimes muddy, trails.  New as well as seasoned birders are welcome! Learn to identify the birds you hear, hone the skills you have, or share your talent […]

Wednesday Birders 2024

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 […]

May Birders’ Night–Restoring Habitat for Wildlife on Deschutes Land Trust Preserves

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

Restoring Habitat for Wildlife on Deschutes Land Trust Preserves Join us for Birders Night with a presentation on the restoration of wildlife habits on Deschutes Land Trust Preserves. Jen Zalewski is the Stewardship Manager for the Deschutes Land Trust. Jen develops preserve management strategies, implements upland restoration projects, documents ecological conditions on protected properties and enjoys […]

Annual Ladd Marsh Bird Festival

The Annual Ladd Marsh Bird Festival is held at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area located about 7 miles south of La Grande, Oregon. The wildlife area, normally closed to visitors during nesting season, will be open all weekend, providing increased opportunities to see an abundance of ducks, geese, raptors, […]

Summer Lake Shorebird Survey

Summer Lake 53447 OR-31, Summer Lake, OR, United States

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – Summer Lake Shorebird Survey Where:  Summer Lake Wildlife Area What:  Volunteers conduct counts of all shorebirds and other waterbirds (excluding waterfowl and American coot) across the entire Summer Lake Wildlife Area. When:              Saturday & Sunday, May 18 and 19, 2024 Why:    The survey was established in 2009 to monitor breeding shorebird and […]

Crooked River Wetlands Saturday Bird Walk

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

We lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. There are no walks offered in December through February. In Apr-Oct, we meet at 7:45am and start the 2-hour walk at 8:00am In Nov. and […]

Birding by Ear 2024

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

Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy. Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. prepared to walk a mile on flat, sometimes muddy, […]

Wednesday Birders 2024

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 […]

Birding by Ear 2024

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

Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy. Meet at Sawyer Park at 8 a.m. prepared to walk a mile on flat, sometimes muddy, […]

Wednesday Birders 2024

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 […]

Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival 2024

ECBA's signature annual event, the Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival, will be held from May 30th to June 2nd.  Please save the date.  More details to follow in 2024. The festival […]

Crooked River Wetlands Saturday Bird Walk

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

We lead walks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from April through October. Due to frigid conditions, we only meet on the 1st Saturday in November and March. […]

Wednesday Birders 2024

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 […]

Delintment Lake with Bird Alliance of Oregon

Meet at Spark Collaborative Studio at 8:30 (parking available on Adams, east of Broadway). We will caravan to Delintment Lake, arriving around 9:30. Starting at the dam, we’ll make our […]