Birding by Ear 2024
Sawyer Park 62999 O. B. Riley Road, Bend, OregonBirding 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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For this outing, we’re flipping the script and socializing first. Want some time to socialize with other birders? Meet at The Central Hotel at 6:30 and grab dinner or a […]
The stretch of the Blitzen River that extends north from P-Ranch is a popular stop for many visitors to Malheur NWR. The mix of habitats along the river create abundant […]
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. […]
The Deschutes Land Trust in collaboration with East Cascades Bird Alliance invites everyone to this accessible and inclusive program which returns this year as requested by participants. Glenn Cantor, a […]
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 […]
Join Bird Alliance of Oregon and USFWS staff in surveying for Snowy Plovers and other shorebirds on the playas of the Double O unit of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. These […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
This family-friendly bird walk will start at Malheur National Wildlife Headquarters at 8 and 10 a.m. in the parking lot. Children of all ages, and families of all kinds, are […]
This bird walk will start at the Benson Pond Trailhead and will travel along the northern edge of Benson Pond, through the stand of homestead era trees and back to […]
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. […]
The stretch of the Blitzen River that extends north from P-Ranch is a popular stop for many visitors to Malheur NWR. The mix of habitats along the river create abundant […]
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. […]
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 […]
We’ll park at the Egan Rd. Trailhead and walk along the Nature Trail, past the golf course and sewage ponds. The sewage ponds are great for waterfowl and the surrounding […]
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. […]
Join the Bird Alliance of Oregon and USFWS staff in supporting the effort to survey shorebirds in the intermountain west. We’ll survey the playas of the Double O for fall […]
Come celebrate dark skies and all things nocturnal at Malheur NWR’s Sod House Ranch. ADA compliant bathrooms and parking will be available. There we’ll take an evening bird walk, look […]
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 […]
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. […]
September Birders’ Night–Golden Eagles Nesting in Oregon (2011-2020) with Frank Isaacs September 19, 2024 7:00-9:00 pm Frank will present the results of the first statewide Golden Eagle nest monitoring project […]
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. […]
Children's Forest Central Oregon Discover Nature Festival in Bend The Children's Forest is excited to host Discover Nature Festival again this year! The event will be held on Saturday, September 28 from 11am-3pm at Alpenglow […]
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 […]
Volunteer Opportunity – Burrowing Owl Dig Where: Brothers area What: Oregon Desert Land Trust (ODLT) needs six or more volunteers to dig holes for artificial burrows for burrowing owls at their Brothers-Shaw property. The project is based […]
Pollinator Pathway's Fall Social and Seed Swap Join Pollinator Pathway's for the Pollinator Pathway Bend Fall Social and Seed Swap. Connect with fellow native plant gardeners and share your love […]
Oregon Natural Desert Association presents the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, October 4, 2024 — an unforgettable evening of captivating short films that address pressing environmental issues, highlight […]
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. […]
The Firends of Malheur are thrilled to announce the Friends Birthday Bash on 10/05/2024! Established in 1999, it is the Friends of Malheur NWR's 25th Anniversary! Our quarter century of conservation […]
Deschutes Land Trust Open House Save the Date! Join the Deschutes Land Trust at their annual Open House! October 8, 2024, 5-7pm (Remarks will begin at 6pm) Join us at […]
October 17th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the Environmental Center October Birders' Night -- Bats of the Pacific Northwest and How They Inspired Radical Conservation Collaborations Birds are not the only […]
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. […]
Dec-Feb: No wetland walks due to cold temps, little water, and few birds. ~ We will resume on the first Saturday of April. ~ Volunteers from the Crooked River Wetlands and Prineville Bird […]
Annual Business Meeting & Ice Cream Social & Silent Auction Sunday, November 03, 2024 at 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (PST) Aspen Hall at Shevlin Park, 18920 NW Shevlin Park, Bend, OR 97701 Invitations […]
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 […]
ODLT 7th Anniversary Event Date and time: Wednesday, November 13 · 6 - 7:30pm PST Location: Oregon Desert Land Trust @ The Embark Coworking Community, 2843 Northwest Lolo Drive Bend, […]
November Birders’ Night–Planning International Birding Trips Thinking about going on a birding trip to see some amazing new birds? Overwhelmed by the number of tour operators, destinations, itineraries, and travel […]
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 […]
Bend CBC, Saturday, December 14th The 57th Bend Christmas Bird Count will be held on the first Saturday of the count period, December 14th. Many of the sector leaders have put together their teams for the count but I do imagine there will be openings available for those who want to participate all day. Feeder watchers […]
Summer Lake CBC, Tuesday, December 17th Please join us for the 37th annual Summer Lake CBC. The plan is to meet at the ODFW Summer Lake Wildlife Headquarters at 8:00am on Tuesday December 17th for sector assignments. The details for the compilation meeting time and place are TBD. Please contact Marty St. Louis if you would like […]
Hart Mountain (Wednesday, Dec 18th) 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 Nov 15th for an update […]
Sunriver CBC, Friday, December 20th. More details to come ....
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.
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 31 and June 1, 2025 Why: The survey was established in 2009 to monitor breeding shorebird and […]