Hart Mountain (Wednesday, Dec 18th) CANCELLED DUE TO EARLIER FIRES. This count on Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge and neighboring parts of the Warner Valley Wetlands near Plush. This year's count has a high probability of being canceled due to access restrictions affecting most of the circle, in the aftermath of the 2024 Warner Peak Fire. Check back after […]
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 […]
The Sunriver Nature Center's 2024 "Christmas" Bird Count will be on December 20th, if you need more information email bird@snco.org.
Sheldon (Friday, Dec 20th) Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge is the sister refuge to Hart Mountain, just across the state line in northern Nevada. Most of the circle is sagebrush, canyons, and rimrock, with no trees in vast areas of the circle. Wintering birds tend to concentrate in the Virgin Valley wetlands which usually have some […]
Madras CBC, Thursday, December 26th Birding Volunteers will meet at Madras Black Bear Diner on Thursday Dec. 26, from 7:00 – 8:30 am for handouts, maps and assignments. Later pick ups may be found in baskets at 225 NE 8th. Street, just two blocks off Hwy 97, up Oak Street. You may also call […]
Prineville CBC – Tuesday, December 31st This count circle has extensive private land holdings with limited access. Consequently, it’s not the kind of count that requires a huge number of volunteers. However, I generally scramble to find a group of hikers that is willing to hike/snowshoe through a closed forest section near Brennan Palisades. Kim […]
Redmond CBC, Tuesday, January 2nd Contact: Mike Golden, 541-420-5814, gardenbug99@bendbroadband.com.
The Antone CBC is now scheduled for January 4th, 2025. This count straddles the county line between southeast Wheeler County and southwest Grant County. In addition to its eponymous town site of Antone (nowadays population maybe 3), the count circle includes most of the Sheep Rock Unit of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Deschutes Land Trust program Event registration opens Jan. 24. There will be links to register for the in-person event as well as the livestream event. Creating a Home Wildlife Haven - https://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes-events/hikes/022425-nn
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 […]
You are invited to join us on a webinar to hear about our upcoming activities in 2025. The webinar will be on February 26, 2025 from 10-noon PT/11-1 pm MT. We will share our 2025 data collection plans across all five science pillars: Waterbird Movement, Waterbird Aquatic Food Resources and Habitat, Water Quality, Water Quantity, […]
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday.
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 […]
ECBA is looking for volunteers for this event. We will teach students about birds and convey the joy of birding.
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 […]
Deschutes Land Trust program Event registration opens Feb. 12. There will be links to register for the in-person event as well as the livestream event. Sailing the Sagebrush Sea - https://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes-events/hikes/031224-nn
Claudia Funari, US Fish & Wildlife Service, will present.
