Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival

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 […]

Birding Basics session 6: Field Experience – June 8

Shevlin Park 18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, OR, 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 […]

Wednesday Birders – June 14

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 […]

Wednesday Birders

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 […]

Wednesday Birders

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 […]

Wednesday Birders

July 5 - Santiam Pass, PCT for Northern 3-toed, and Lost Lake

Wednesday Birders

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

July 19 - Warm Springs. Boat ramp area, trail near sewage treatment area and then Museum trail. Consider supporting the museum by visiting exhibits.

Wednesday Birders

July 26 - p.m. birding Millican area. Finish after dusk with Poorwill.  Time TBD

Wednesday Birders

August 9 - Haystack for shorebirds, waterfowl. Springs and and Gray Butte if mid-day temp permits.

Wednesday Birders

August 16- Lower Bridge, Redmond Sewer Ponds. Willows at Lower Bridge and Lynx could be stuffed with migrants.