East Cascades Bird Alliance

Wednesday Birders
2023-07-12 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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
2023-07-05 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
July 5 – Santiam Pass, PCT for Northern 3-toed, and Lost Lake

Wednesday Birders
2023-06-28 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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 the loop. Whiskey Springs is not on the ECBA site resources because it is private. Bird only from the road, 1.7 miles in on 1140 from the 11 Rd.

Wednesday Birders
2023-06-21 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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 from the parking area for the river trail. Plan some walking along the trail. The group can plan other birding from there.

Wednesday Birders - June 14
2023-06-14 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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. Simply select the county and the hotspots are listed alphabetically.
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 from the parking area for the river train. Plan some walking along the trail. The group can plan other birding from there.
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 the loop. Whiskey Springs is not on the ECBA site resources because it is private. Bird only from the road, 1.7 miles in on 1140 from the 11 Rd.
July 5 – Santiam Pass, PCT for Northern 3-toed, and Lost Lake.
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.
July 19 – Warm Springs. Boat ramp area, trail near sewage treatment area and then Museum trail. Consider supporting the museum by visiting exhibits.
July 26 – p.m. birding Millican area. Finish after dusk with Poorwill.
August 2 – Tumalo Res and Hatfield.
August 9 – Haystack for shorebirds, waterfowl. Springs and and Gray Butte if mid day temp permits.
August 16- Lower Bridge, Redmond Sewer Ponds. Willows at Lower Bridge and Lynx could be stuffed with migrants.
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.
August 30 – shorebirds. Hotspot to be determined for this date.
September 6 – Hatfield, Houston Lakes and CRWC
Sept 13 – Wickiup, Crane Prairie, Sheep Bridge, etc
Sept 20 – Smith Rocks trails (state park pass in each vehicle), ag fields to the east, Redmond ponds
Sept 27- Haystack, Culver, Metolius and The Cove. Early loons, gulls, Scoters, shorebirds.
October and November. Instead of scheduling spots in advance, will work on using the ECBA website as a source of birding sites, for Crook and Jefferson, with focus on spots new or rarely visited by the group.
Watch COBOL for announcement of meeting and carpooling times and places or for changes in the plan. Wednesdays are group birding where we help each other and learn together, not always a “guided” field day.

Birding Basics session 6: Field Experience - June 8
2023-06-08 07:45 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shevlin Park, 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, OR, 97701, 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, and resources.

Details for the June 1st Birding Basics Field Experience: Woodpeckers and Other Birds of the Varied Shevlin Park Habitats

Topic: Woodpeckers and other birds of the varied Shevlin Park Habitats (& bird books display)
Location: Shevlin Park, Bend
Meeting spot: North side parking lot near Aspen Hall in Shevlin Park. Meet at the nearby picnic shelter in the meadow (just beyond the port-a-potties in the parking lot).
Group Leader: Lynda and Skip Paznokas
Date/Time: June 8, Thursday. 8:00 till approximately 10:00 a.m., with an optional extension. Meet at 7:45. If you want a longer look at the bird books, they will be available starting at 7:30 in the picnic shelter.
Focus: In June, the star of the show at Shevlin Park is the Lewis’s woodpecker. We will look for these unique birds throughout our walk. In the varied environments of the park, we may see pygmy nuthatch, hummingbird, black-headed grosbeak, red-naped sapsucker, red-breasted sapsucker, violet-green swallow, tree swallow, dipper, robin, lesser goldfinch, Steller’s jay, flicker, bald eagle, hairy woodpecker, mountain chickadee, and more. We will also discuss the history of Shevlin Park.
Additional resource: A wide variety of bird books will be on display on such topics as bird behavior, backyard birding, reference, regional field guides, etc. Note: Bird books will be on display starting at 7:30 and will be discussed at the beginning of the morning.
What to expect: We will be walking 1-2 miles on level ground. However, after the main part of the field experience, people have the optional opportunity to extend their time, looking for more birds on the ridge with the guides. Expect a steep climb up and steep climb down from the creek to the ridge with loose rocks.
Bring: Binoculars will enrich your experience. Loaner binoculars will be available. Dress in layers for the unpredictable weather of Central Oregon. Remember a hat, water, and sunscreen. You might want hiking sticks if you’re adding the ridge part of the walk. Optional: paper/pen for notes and a camera.
Who should sign up? All ages are welcome. There is a limit of 20 participants. ECBA members and non-members are welcome. Please leave your dog at home. Sign up starting June which will take you to Member Planet. This will get you registered and provide the link to sign the waiver.

Sign up here
If you have questions, e-mail Lynda Paznokas Lpaz@bendnet.com or Gordon Wetzel gordonwetzel@gmail.com. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend.

Descriptions of ECBA Field Experiences with tentative dates:
January: Drake Park, Water Birds of Mirror Pond and Field Optics, led by Gordon Wetzel (postponed will February 5)
February 25: Hatfield Ponds, Exploring Hatfield Ponds and using Merlin Bird ID app, led by Gordon Wetzel
March 9: Old Mill, Bird Identification at the Old Mill District, led by Diane Burgess
April 21: Crooked River Wetlands Complex, Prineville, Identifying Spring Song Birds and Waterfowl and Using Technology to Record the Birds We See, led by Chuck Gates
May 21: Sawyer Park, Identifying Songbirds and Waterfowl by Sight and Sound, led by Aaron Jenkins
June 8: Shevlin Park, Woodpeckers and Other Birds of the Varied Shevlin Park Habitats (and display of bird books), led by Lynda and Skip Paznokas.

Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-04 | OR
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 see them all, as well as lots of other cool birds.
Centered in Sisters, the festival is focused on field trips and meeting other birders. The environment is fun, low key, and casual. Local birders lead the tours and group size is restricted by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) on USFS lands. We follow ethical birding practices, minimize play backs, and have strict protocols about approaching nests.
The festival entirely organized and run by its volunteers. Named after Dean Hale who was tragically killed in a car accident in 2012, the festival is part of Dean’s legacy as a birder par excellence and consummate conservationist and teacher. In his spirit, we want to share our enthusiasm, help you to see great birds, and have a fun time.
Registration for the event will begin in April.

Birding Basics session 5: Field Experience - May 21st
2023-05-21 07:45 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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, and resources.

Details for the May 21st Birding Basics: Field Experience:

Topic: Identifying songbirds and waterfowl by sight and sound
Location: Sawyer Park, Bend
Meeting spot: 62999 O.B. Riley Road, Bend (meet at picnic tables by parking lot)
Group Leader: Aaron Jenkins
Date/Time: May 21 (Sunday). Meet at 7:45 a.m., ready to begin at 8:00 a.m. Session lasts till around 10:00 a.m.
Focus: Songbird identification. With ample riparian habitat along the Deschutes River, Sawyer Park is popular among resident and migrant songbird species (and water birds, too). We may encounter various warblers, sparrows, black-headed grosbeaks, warbling vireos, western tanagers, ruby-crowned kinglets, among others.
Skill emphasis: Birding by ear (identifying bird species by their vocalizations)
What to expect: We will be walking 1-2 miles on level ground, which might be muddy and is often windy.
Bring: Binoculars (we will have some loaner binoculars), clean ears, and warm and wind-resistant layers. You might also wish to bring a camera, water, and paper/pen for notes.
Who should sign up? All ages are welcome. There is a limit of 14 participants. ECBA members and non-members are welcome. Please leave your dog at home. Sign up here starting May 1 which will take you to Member Planet. This will get you registered and provide the link to sign the waiver.

www.memberplanet.com/events/eastcascadesaudubonsociety/birdingbasicsfieldexperiencessawyerpark_1

If you have questions, e-mail Gordon Wetzel gordonwetzel@gmail.com or Lynda Paznokas Lpaz@bendnet.com. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend.

Descriptions of ECBA Field Experiences with tentative dates:
January: Drake Park, Water Birds of Mirror Pond and Field Optics, led by Gordon Wetzel (postponed will February 5)
February 25: Hatfield Ponds, Exploring Hatfield Ponds and using Merlin Bird ID app, led by Gordon Wetzel
March 9: Old Mill, Bird Identification at the Old Mill District, led by Diane Burgess
April 21: Crooked River Wetlands Complex, Prineville, Identifying Spring Song Birds and Waterfowl and Using Technology to Record the Birds We See, led by Chuck Gates
May 21: Sawyer Park, Identifying Songbirds and Waterfowl by Sight and Sound, led by Aaron Jenkins
June 8: Shevlin Park, Woodpeckers and Other Birds of the Varied Shevlin Park Habitats (and display of bird books), led by Lynda and Skip Paznokas.

May Birders' Night: Of Ravens Wolves and People
2023-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Birders’ Night in May will be held via Zoom and will feature John Marzluff, PhD. speaking on the topic “Of Ravens, Wolves and People.”

Wednesday Birders Are Back!
2023-05-03 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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 includes directions to the spots and what birds you might hope to find.

Under usual circumstances, transportation is via carpool depending on who can drive and individual schedules. Dress for the weather; be prepared with food, sunscreen, etc; and bring a pair of binoculars; spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.

Contact Judy Meredith for more information at jmeredit@bendnet.com

Wednesday Birders Are Back!
2023-04-26 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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 miles to walk around it. Habitat is pine forest, some willow scrub and some water with muddy edges. We can expect that more migrants have come in by then.

Meet at the Res at 8:00 at the inlet area. If the group is too big, we will divide into 2 groups and go around in opposite directions.

Bring a scope of you don’t mind carrying it, for waterfowl and for raptors high in the sky. I will have mine.
People could carpool from Bend from the usual ODOT Park and Ride, near the DMV, leaving there about 7:40. I won’t be there.

See you at the Res. Judy. jmeredit@bendnet.com

Earth Day 2023
2023-04-22 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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, booths, and performers offer something for everyone.

11:00-11:30 a.m. — Gather for the parade at the corner of Louisiana and Bond St.
11:30-12:00 — Short parade through downtown Bend, led by the Earth Guardians and other special guests (TBA!) Costumes encouraged! No signs and no motorized vehicles.
12:00 -3:00 p.m. — Fair featuring an activity zone, electric vehicle showcase, garden activities, live music and performances, and local food and vendors. And an ECBA booth!

Worthy Brewing is organizing an Earth Day celebration for the afternoon and evening of April 22, following the festivities at the Environmental Center. There will be music, food, beer, talks, tours, and a range of organizations like the Food & Farm Alliance, Pollinator Pathways, and WinterCreek Nursery…and ECBA!

Birding Basics session 4: Field Experience - April 21st
2023-04-21 07:45 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop in Prineville, OR, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville, OR, 97754, 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 resources.

Details for the April 21st Birding Basics: Field Experience:
Topic: Identifying spring song birds and waterfowl and using technology to record the birds we see
Location: Crooked River Wetlands Complex, Prineville
Meeting spot: Crooked River Wetlands parking lot at 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville (44.316021, 120.898322)
Group Leader: Chuck Gates
Date/Time: April 21. 8:00-10:00 a.m. Meet at 7:45 a.m.
Focus: We will begin by discussing the importance of sewage treatment systems as stopovers for migrating waterfowl. Then we will introduce you to a citizen science project called eBird which will allow you to build your own day list of birds you see. Finally, we will identify approximately 50 species of birds and point out the field marks necessary to identify them.
Skill emphasis: We will be working on estimating numbers and entering data into eBird (an online birding database). If you have a smart phone, please download the free eBird app from your platform app store. Before you come, take a few minutes to register the app and set up an account with a password. The instructor will show you how to use it. If you don’t have a smart phone or don’t want to learn eBird, there will be plenty of instruction on using field marks to identify birds. Throughout the class, we will work on spotting field marks, using optics, and identifying sounds.
What to Expect: We will go on a 2 mile hike that will take approximately 2 hours. The trail is nearly flat. The weather can be erratic that time of year so dress in layers. We will have a chase vehicle to carry extra gear.
Bring: Smart phone with eBird registered and installed. Bring optics (we have loaner binoculars), camera if you have one, lots of layers of clothing, and water (and perhaps paper and pen for notes).
Who should sign up? All ages are welcome. There is a limit of 20 participants. ECBA members and non-members are welcome. Please leave your dog at home. Sign up here starting April 1 which will take you to Member Planet: www.memberplanet.com/events/eastcascadesaudubonsociety/birdingbasicsfieldexperiencescrookedriverwetlands_1

If you have questions, e-mail Gordon Wetzel gordonwetzel@gmail.com or Lynda Paznokas Lpaz@bendnet.com. Please cancel your reservation if you are unable to attend.

April Birders' Night: Status of the Greater-Sage Grouse in Eastern Oregon
2023-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Wednesday Birders Are Back!
2023-04-19 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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 what birds you might hope to find.

Under usual circumstances, transportation is via carpool depending on who can drive and individual schedules. Dress for the weather; be prepared with food, sunscreen, etc; and bring a pair of binoculars; spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.

Contact Judy Meredith for more information at jmeredit@bendnet.com

Prineville Bird Club Meeting
2023-04-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Crook County Library, 175 NW Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville, Oregon, 97754
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 month’s Field Trip.

Wednesday Birders Are Back!
2023-04-12 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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 at Rosland and walk trails.
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.
Under usual circumstances, transportation is via carpool depending on who can drive and individual schedules. Dress for the weather; be prepared with food, sunscreen, etc; and bring a pair of binoculars; spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.
Contact Judy Meredith for more information at jmeredit@bendnet.com

Wednesday Birders Are Back!
2023-04-05 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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 hope to find.
Under usual circumstances, transportation is via carpool depending on who can drive and individual schedules. Dress for the weather; be prepared with food, sunscreen, etc; and bring a pair of binoculars; spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.
Contact Judy Meredith for more information at jmeredit@bendnet.com

March Birders' Night: Birds of the Southern Hemisphere
2023-03-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Prineville Bird Club Meeting
2023-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Crook County Library, 175 NW Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville, Oregon, 97754
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 this month’s Field Trip. This month’s main program is a movie titled “From Billions to None”. This movie depicts the life and extinction of one of the most common birds to ever have occupied the planet – the Passenger Pigeon. It will cover the causes of the extinction and what we can do to prevent future extinctions.

Birding Basics, session 3: Bird ID at the Old Mill District
2023-03-09 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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, and resources.
The focus of this session will be water bird identification in the Old Mill District.
Be prepared to walk two or three miles on level ground, and dress for winter conditions. Bring binoculars and a scope with a tripod if you have one. Loaner binoculars will be available.
All ages are welcome; the group will be limited to the first 20 participants who enroll here. Please leave your dog at home.

Birding Basics, session 2: Exploring Hatfield Ponds and using Merlin Bird ID
2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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, and resources.
The focus of this session will be exploring Hatfield Ponds and using the Merlin Bird ID app to help with identifying and understanding the birds we see. Hatfield Ponds is one of the best birding hotspots in Bend for waterfowl, meadow birds, and even raptors. If you have time, prior to the class, familiarize yourself with the Merlin Bird ID phone app. Gordon Wetzel will lead the class.
We’ll meet at Hatfield Ponds, 22395 McGrath Road, across from the Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Be prepared to walk two or three miles on level ground, and dress appropriately for winter weather. Bring binoculars and a scope with a tripod if you have one. Loaner binoculars will be available. Download the Merlin Bird ID app and ring your smart phone, if you have one. Optional items are paper/pen for notes, camera, and water.
All ages are welcome; the group will be limited to the first 20 participants who enroll here. Please leave your dog at home.
Parking is available at the entrance to the ponds.
Sign up here. The link will take you to Member Planet to enroll.
If you have questions, e-mail Gordon Wetzel, gordonwetzel@gmail.com, or Lynda Paznokas, Lpaz@bendnet.com.

Refuge Trees: Homestead Era Oases at Malheur NWR
2023-02-06 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | OR
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 that visit Malheur annually depend on these trees to nest, feed, and rest. Join Janelle Wicks, Director of the Friends of Malheur NWR, to learn about the group’s work to assess the historical and ecological value for the Refuge’s wildlife and the work being done to ensure a future that supports a wildlife oasis in the high desert.
Attendance is free and open to the public, but the museum requests those interested to register for the event.

Birding Basics, session 1: Water Birds of Mirror Pond
2023-01-29 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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, and resources.
The focus of this session will be water bird identification and using field optics. The Deschutes River in winter has many beautiful water birds, in additions to summer’s standard Mallards and Canada geese. We may see Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Wigeon, Common Merganser, Ring-necked Ducks and, perhaps, a Hooded Merganser or even a Wood Duck.
Be prepared to walk one or two miles on level ground, possibly snow and ice covered. Dress appropriately with gloves and hat; hand-warmers and ice-buds on boots are helpful. Bring binoculars and a scope with a tripod if you have one. Loaner binoculars will be available.
All ages are welcome; the group will be limited to the first 20 participants who enroll here. Please leave your dog at home.
Street parking is available; or park at Drake Park and walk over the footbridge to Harmon Park.

Redmond Christmas Bird Count
2022-12-28 07:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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.

Madras Christmas Bird Count
2022-12-21 | OR
Would you like to take part in the Madras CBC? Contact Annette Lange Hildebrand at lange69annette@gmail.com
for more information.

John Day Christmas Bird Count
2022-12-17 07:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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.

Bend Christmas Bird Count
2022-12-17 07:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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 with possible snow showers.
If you are interested, please email Tom Crabtree at tc@empnet.com, indicating your vaccine status, whether you would be looking for a driving or walking route, whether you want a full day (7am to 5pm) or a half day, and your birding experience level.
