East Cascades Bird Alliance

Redmond CBC
2026-01-03
Contact: Mike Golden, 541-420-5814, gardenbug99@bendbroadband.com.

ECBA Annual Board Retreat
2026-01-03 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors has annual board retreat.

Wednesday Birders
2026-01-07 08:00
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: brian.macdonald9@gmail.com or brianmacdonald0458 in Discord

Birders' Night--An update on the Central Oregon Pinyon Jay Habitat Ecology Project with Alex Wilson
2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend, OR, 97701
An update on the Central Oregon Pinyon Jay Habitat Ecology Project.
Alex Wilson will discuss how we collected Pinyon Jay Habitat use data during the breeding season across central Oregon. The focus will be on analysis of the backpack transmitter data we collected this year, and what our plans are moving forward to meet the research needs of the region.
Alex Wilson is currently a graduate student at Oregon Tech, pursuing a Masters of Natural Resources. Most recently he was a project manager for the Blue Ridge Bird Observatory. Prior to that, he was part of the recovery and monitoring team for the Mariana Crow and the island of Rota.
The program will start at 6pm. Please note the earlier start time.

Feel free to come early for dinner and a beverage. There is typically a nice group there by 5:00pm or so.

Wednesday Birders
2026-01-14 08:00, 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 and 4 more dates
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

ECBA Board Meeting
2026-02-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-03 16:00 - 18:00
East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly, on the first Tuesday.

Hardy Garden Club Talk
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:00
Hardy Garden Club
Larkspur Center
Presenters: Barb Rumer and Wendy Andrick

Wildlife Action Day (OR State Capitol)
2026-02-11 09:00 - 15:00
Let’s speak up for Oregon’s wildlife! Join us for a day of action at the Capitol in Salem. Many of Oregon’s iconic species, including Gray Whales, Chinook Salmon, Tufted Puffins, and American Pika are in decline, and need our help. 1% for Wildlife is a bill with massive potential for boosting wildlife conservation, and we are pushing hard to get it passed. This bill would raise the tourism tax by 1.25% and use the funds as dedicated wildlife conservation funding– the first of its kind.
Rally outside Capitol building, meet with legislators, and build camaraderie with fellow wildlife lovers.
To RSVP:
https://birdallianceoregon.org/event/wildlife-action-day/

Birders' Night--Central Oregon Christmas Bird Counts
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend, OR, 97701
More details will be added in the near future.

Great Backyard Bird Count
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-16
Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Spend time in your favorite places watching birds—then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit your counts to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world. If you already use eBird or Merlin, your submissions over the 4 days count toward GBBC.
Learn more:
https://www.birdcount.org/?utm_campaign=32542813-GBBC%202026&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8dGhrzJiNqr09fEYAVzY9kDkJ7PPFEPAQj6D3IaMtqeGnmYlt9-JDwz1TWM9DuAl5Z-Cs8NOnVW9pxVWEOxMMn3o0pmQ&_hsmi=397166623&utm_content=397014121&utm_source=hs_email

Love is in the Air: Valentine's Bird Program
2026-02-14 10:00
Saturday February 14th at 10 a.m. starting at the Lakeside Activity Center
Looking for a nature-themed way to start your Valentine’s Day or just a fun way for the whole family to celebrate love and
connection while learning about local birds?
Join us to learn about the intriguing and fascinating ‘romantic’ lives of birds in a special family-friendly Valentine’s Day
Bird Program.
Limited space! For more details or to register early, please email nature@deifer.net. Accessibility questions welcome!
Cost: $25 per person with free admission for kids under six (food and beverages not included).
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La Pine Elementary School STEM night (volunteers)
2026-02-26 16:00 - 19:00
ECBA is looking for volunteers for this event. We will teach students about birds and convey the joy of birding.

ECBA Birders' Night--Ospreys and Osprey Watch with Kylie Lanuza and Elise Jackson
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend, OR, 97701
Ospreys and Osprey Watch
Learn about osprey natural history and how you can get involved in the community science project Osprey Watch. This project helps us monitor these incredible sentinel species and better understand environmental trends across the region. We’ll also be joined by Elise Jackson from Pacific Power, who will share information about Pacific Power’s Avian Protection Program and how community monitoring efforts contribute to the survival of our native birds.
Kylie Lanuza is the Wildlife Community Science Project Coordinator for Think Wild. Elise Jackson is an Associate Environmental Analyst with Pacific Power.
The program will start at 6pm. Feel free to come early for dinner and a beverage. There is typically a nice group there by 5:00pm or so. And Worthy Brewing offers a nice Happy Hour Menu from 3-6pm.

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 | 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

Crooked River Wetlands Guided Bird Walk
2026-04-04 07:45 - 10:00 | Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop in Prineville, OR, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville, OR, 97754, United States
In 2026, Wetlands Walks will be held on the first and third Saturdays of the month starting in April and running through September. The first walk will be April 4, 2026 and the last walk of the year will be September 19, 2026. No walks October through March.
Walks will begin at 8:00AM and conclude at 10:00AM. We gather at 7:45AM at the Crooked River Wetlands
Pavillion at 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop in Prineville. Walks will be about 2 miles.
There is no drinkable water at this facility so bring water and dress for Central Oregon
weather. A 4-person golf cart is available to carry those who can’t walk the distance.
For more information (including reserving space on the golf cart), contact Chuck Gates at 541-280-4957. Or email CRWCTOURS@cityofprineville.com
Sponsored by Prineville Bird Club and Crooked River Volunteers
