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SUMMARY:ODLT 7th Anniversary Event
DESCRIPTION:ODLT 7th Anniversary Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time:  Wednesday\, November 13 · 6 – 7:30pm PST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:  Oregon Desert Land Trust @ The Embark Coworking Community\, 2843 Northwest Lolo Drive Bend\, OR 97703\n\n\n\nShow map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nEvent lasts 1 hour 30 minutes\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Oregon Desert Land Trust started in fall of 2017. We’re thankful for all of the support that has helped us cover a lot of ground. From Brothers to the Owyhee Canyonlands\, we’ve conserved more than 20\,000 acres of wild and working lands in the high desert. These lands are critical to wildlife and people throughout the region. And still\, there is more to come. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis event will take place at our Bend office\, which is within The Embark Coworking Community. \nWe’ll deliver a short presentation at 6:30 pm to share recent highlights and our exciting future plans. We hope that you’ll also share your personal connections and concerns of this treasured landscape. \nDoors will open at 6:00 pm with appetizers and drinks beforehand. \nThank you for your support and for helping us plan a celebratory night! \nWe’ll email you event reminders and hope to see you soon!
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/odlt-7th-anniversary-event/
LOCATION:The Embark Coworking Community\, 2843 NW Lolo Dr\, Bend\, OR\, 97703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T183000
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SUMMARY:November Birders’ Night – Planning International Birding Trips
DESCRIPTION:November Birders’ Night–Planning International Birding Trips \n\n\n\n\nThinking about going on a birding trip to see some amazing new birds?  Overwhelmed by the number of tour operators\, destinations\, itineraries\, and travel options?  If so\, please join us for an informative Birders’ Night featuring Steve Kornfeld who will be sharing his perspective on these things based on his many travel experiences.  He will be covering the big picture stuff\, such as choosing a tour operator\, a travel style\, etc.\, as well as the practical aspects\, including packing\, field guides\, Visas\, electrical cords\, currency\, internet and cell coverage\, health considerations\, and more.  This will be a can’t miss event so mark your calendar now! \n\nDoors open for socializing at 6:30 and the talk starts at 7:00.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/november-birders-night-planning-international-birding-trips/
LOCATION:Environmental Center\, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave.\, Bend\, OR
CATEGORIES:Birder's Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20231217T194031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T193626Z
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SUMMARY:ECBA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 the public. If you are interested in attending\, contact ecba@ecbirds.org for a Zoom invitation.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/ecas-board-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241215
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20241025T191257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T191257Z
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SUMMARY:Bend CBC
DESCRIPTION:Bend CBC\, Saturday\, December 14th \nThe 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 are always welcomed\, too.  If you would like to participate\, please drop me a line at tc@empnet.com and let me know.  Some routes involve a lot of walking\, others are mainly driving.  Let me know your preference and your experience level.  We will try to accommodate as many as possible.  Remember this is a winter activity and requires dressing appropriately for the weather.  Every year someone shows up without a warm coat\, gloves or shoes that aren’t made for walking on forest trails. Meet at Pioneer Park at 7 am. \nContact: Tom Crabtree\, tc@empnet.com.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/bend-cbc-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241218
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T191451Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Lake CBC
DESCRIPTION:Summer Lake CBC\, Tuesday\, December 17th \nPlease 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 to participate or if you have any questions. \nContact: Marty St. Louis\, 541-219-0879\, stlouismartin541@gmail.com
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/summer-lake-cbc-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241219
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T204917Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Hart Mountain CBC
DESCRIPTION:Hart Mountain (Wednesday\, Dec 18th)\n\nCANCELLED DUE TO EARLIER FIRES.\n\nThis 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 on the situation.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/hart-mountain-cbc/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20241129T210202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T210202Z
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SUMMARY:Birders' Night--Birds & Brew Edition
DESCRIPTION: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 have a Birders’ Night.  There will be no speaker or presentation.  Instead\, it will be an opportunity to get together and talk about past trips\, trip ideas\, or whatever strikes your fancy.  Come out to spend some time with Central Oregon birders–connect with old friends and make some new ones! \nPlease join us at the Broken Top Bottle Shop on Thursday December 19th from 5 to 7pm.  The bottle shop is at 1740 NW Pence Lane\, Ste. 1\, Bend\, OR 97701.   \nWe are looking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/birders-night-birds-brew-edition/
LOCATION:Broken Top Bottle Shop\, 1740 NW Pence Lane\, Bend\, OR\, 97701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birder's Night
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241221
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20241030T220513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T164323Z
UID:14983-1734652800-1734739199@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:Sunriver CBC
DESCRIPTION:The Sunriver Nature Center’s 2024 “Christmas” Bird Count will be on December 20th\, if you need more information email bird@snco.org.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/sunriver-cbc/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241221
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20241030T221013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T205101Z
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SUMMARY:Sheldon CBC
DESCRIPTION:Sheldon (Friday\, Dec 20th)\n\nSheldon 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 areas of unfrozen water\, due to inflows from geothermal springs. Lodging in the refuge bunkhouse is available for count volunteers. Space in the bunkhouse is limited so please contact the compiler well in advance\, if you are interested to join this count.\n\nNote that this CBC is almost full.  If you are interested in joining\, contact Joel Geier ASAP.  (541) 745-5821 or clearwaterATpeak.org
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/sheldon-cbc/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241227
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20241030T220305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T220305Z
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SUMMARY:Madras CBC
DESCRIPTION:Madras CBC\, Thursday\, December 26th \nBirding 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 and make special arrangements.  The Black Bear Diner is located in the middle of Madras at 237 SW 4th. \nReturn to house\, 225 NE 8th\, if possible\, between 3:00 and 3:30 pm. and leave Data collected. Hot coffee and warm soup  can be taken on the road\, or savored while you warm up and we SHARE OUR FINDINGS with each other at 3:30.  (Since we may finish earlier or later\, and weather always plays a part\, you may drop off counts anytime\, on the house porch\, use restroom facilities etc.) \nContact: Annette Lange Hildebrand\, 503-750-2567\, Lange69Annette@gmail.com
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/madras-cbc/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T025051Z
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SUMMARY:Prineville CBC
DESCRIPTION:Prineville CBC – Tuesday\, December 31st \nThis 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 Kathol has been a perennial hiker\, but he could use help covering this area.  If you are up for a winter hike\, please let me know.  This section has historically had some of the rarest and most uncommon species of the entire count circle — think Dusky Grouse\, Canada Jay\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, Mountain Quail\, etc.  The rest of the circle offers a mix of driving and short walks. \nContact: Mark Gonzalez\, towhee@bendbroadband.com\, 541-410-2659
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/prineville-cbc/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250103
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20241025T191143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T224423Z
UID:14972-1735776000-1735862399@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:Redmond CBC
DESCRIPTION:Redmond CBC\, Tuesday\, January 2nd \nContact: Mike Golden\, 541-420-5814\, gardenbug99@bendbroadband.com.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/redmond-cbc/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250105
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20241116T044909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T044957Z
UID:15036-1735948800-1736035199@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:Antone CBC
DESCRIPTION:The Antone CBC is now scheduled for January 4th\, 2025.\n\n\nThis 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 nearest towns with services are Mitchell (along US Hwy 26 in Wheeler County) and Dayville (in Grant County).\n\n\nThanks to National Park Service staff\, the morning meeting and late afternoon countdown will be in the Thomas Condon Visitor Center in the National Monument\, a couple miles north of Hwy 26 on State Hwy 19\, just across from Cant Ranch.\n\n\nPlease contact me *well in advance* if you’d like to join. Due to the remoteness of this count\, in rugged canyonlands with with no cell phone reception in large areas of the circle\, we need to know who’s planning to be there.\n\n\nSorry to say\, there’s no free lodging for this count\, nor are there any designated campgrounds in the circle (Clyde Holliday State Park would be the nearest accessible one but it closes Nov 30th\, and Barnhouse Spring Campground is usually snowed in). There are motels in Mitchell (Skyhook Motel) and Mt. Vernon (Blue Mountain Lodge). The Oregon Hotel in Mitchell was closed\, last time I went through there in June\, but there’s some sort of hostel on the west side of town which might still be an option.\n\n\n If you are interested in joining\, contact Joel Geier ASAP.  (541) 745-5821 or clearwaterATpeak.org
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/antone-cbc/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Christmas Bird Counts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T000000
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CREATED:20250120T230731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T161645Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Birders
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs times vary from week to week\, please watch COBOL for details and times which are usually announced a few days prior to Wednesday. \nAll 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. \nOne 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. \nImportant Notes: \n\nPlease 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.\nCOBOL is Central Oregon Birders Online.  It’s free to join.\nRemember to dress for the weather. Be prepared with food\, sunscreen\, etc. and bring a pair of binoculars. Spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.\n\nFor questions and for more information contact: ecba@ecbirds.org
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/wednesday-birders-2024-2-2-12-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Wednesday Birders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250129T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250120T232109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T161745Z
UID:15275-1738108800-1738108800@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Birders
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs times vary from week to week\, please watch COBOL for details and times which are usually announced a few days prior to Wednesday. \nAll 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. \nOne 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. \nImportant Notes: \n\nPlease 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.\nCOBOL is Central Oregon Birders Online.  It’s free to join.\nRemember to dress for the weather. Be prepared with food\, sunscreen\, etc. and bring a pair of binoculars. Spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.\n\nFor questions and for more information contact: ecba@ecbirds.org
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/wednesday-birders-2024-2-2-12-2-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Wednesday Birders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250127T004412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T005642Z
UID:15313-1738684800-1738692000@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:ECBA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly\, on the first Tuesday.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/ecas-board-meeting-11-4/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250120T232353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T205123Z
UID:15277-1738742400-1738742400@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Birders
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs times vary from week to week\, please watch COBOL for details and times which are usually announced a few days prior to Wednesday. \nAll 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. \nOne 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. \nImportant Notes: \n\nPlease 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.\nCOBOL is Central Oregon Birders Online.  It’s free to join.\nRemember to dress for the weather. Be prepared with food\, sunscreen\, etc. and bring a pair of binoculars. Spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.\n\nFor questions and for more information contact: ecba@ecbirds.org
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/wednesday-birders-2024-2-2-12-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Wednesday Birders
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250127T011424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T024537Z
UID:15330-1739347200-1739347200@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Birders
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs times vary from week to week\, please watch COBOL for details and times which are usually announced a few days prior to Wednesday. \nAll 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. \nOne 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. \nImportant Notes: \n\nPlease 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.\nCOBOL is Central Oregon Birders Online.  It’s free to join.\nRemember to dress for the weather. Be prepared with food\, sunscreen\, etc. and bring a pair of binoculars. Spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.\n\nFor questions and for more information contact: ecba@ecbirds.org
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/wednesday-birders-2024-2-2-12-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Wednesday Birders
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250120T222742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T202219Z
UID:15255-1739473200-1739480400@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:Birder's Night: Birding Colombia
DESCRIPTION: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 Gates.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/pinyon-jays-project/
LOCATION:Worthy Brewing\, 495 NE Bellevue Dr\, Bend\, OR\, 97701
CATEGORIES:Birder's Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250127T010933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T024613Z
UID:15328-1739952000-1739952000@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Birders
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs times vary from week to week\, please watch COBOL for details and times which are usually announced a few days prior to Wednesday. \nAll 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. \nOne 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. \nImportant Notes: \n\nPlease 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.\nCOBOL is Central Oregon Birders Online.  It’s free to join.\nRemember to dress for the weather. Be prepared with food\, sunscreen\, etc. and bring a pair of binoculars. Spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.\n\nFor questions and for more information contact: ecba@ecbirds.org
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/wednesday-birders-2024-2-2-12-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Wednesday Birders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250123T171826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T171826Z
UID:15295-1740423600-1740429000@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:DLT Nature Nights - Creating a Home Wildlife Haven
DESCRIPTION:Deschutes Land Trust program \nEvent registration opens Jan. 24. There will be links to register for the in-person event as well as the livestream event. \nCreating a Home Wildlife Haven – https://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes-events/hikes/022425-nn
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/dlt-nature-nights-creating-a-home-wildlife-haven/
LOCATION:Tower Theatre\, 835 NW Wall St.\, Bend\, Oregon\, 97703
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250127T011627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T024651Z
UID:15332-1740556800-1740556800@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Birders
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs times vary from week to week\, please watch COBOL for details and times which are usually announced a few days prior to Wednesday. \nAll 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. \nOne 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. \nImportant Notes: \n\nPlease 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.\nCOBOL is Central Oregon Birders Online.  It’s free to join.\nRemember to dress for the weather. Be prepared with food\, sunscreen\, etc. and bring a pair of binoculars. Spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.\n\nFor questions and for more information contact: ecba@ecbirds.org
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/wednesday-birders-2024-2-2-12-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Wednesday Birders
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250204T054517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T054632Z
UID:15391-1740564000-1740571200@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:USGS Saline Lake Ecosystems 2025 Update
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us on a webinar to hear about our upcoming activities in 2025.\n\nThe 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\, and Remote Sensing. The presentation will be pre-recorded and followed by a live Q&A with the scientists. The presentation will be made available at the Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA site after the webinar date. \n\n\nYou must register in advance at this site to attend the webinar. \n\n\nVideos from our 2024 Fall webinar series can be found here.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/epic-journeys-the-lives-of-baby-birds-2-3/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/IMG_20190507_155934548_HDR-1-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250127T004923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T045424Z
UID:15316-1741104000-1741109400@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:ECBA Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:East Cascades Bird Alliance Board of Directors meets monthly\, on the first Tuesday.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/ecas-board-meeting-11-4-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250208T210233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T210243Z
UID:15432-1741161600-1741161600@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Birders
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs times vary from week to week\, please watch COBOL for details and times which are usually announced a few days prior to Wednesday. \nAll 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. \nOne 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. \nImportant Notes: \n\nPlease 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.\nCOBOL is Central Oregon Birders Online.  It’s free to join.\nRemember to dress for the weather. Be prepared with food\, sunscreen\, etc. and bring a pair of binoculars. Spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.\n\nFor questions and for more information contact: ecba@ecbirds.org
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/wednesday-birders-2024-2-2-12-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Wednesday Birders
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250306T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250220T000412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T234837Z
UID:15467-1741276800-1741285800@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:La Pine HS STEAM night
DESCRIPTION:ECBA is looking for volunteers for this event. We will teach students about birds and convey the joy of birding. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/earth-day-2023-2-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecbirds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/candi-foltz-l23EsqKgDts-unsplash-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250310T165850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T012118Z
UID:15517-1741680000-1741685400@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:Birding by Ear 2025
DESCRIPTION:Birding by Ear is a weekly bird walk led by ECBA volunteer Dave Tracy and will take place every Tuesday through early June. \nMeet 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. \nDepending on the weather\, be prepared to dress for cool\, breezy conditions. Wear suitable clothing and footwear in case of snow and muddy trails. \nNew 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! \nIf 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!\nGeneral Activity Waiver
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/birding-by-ear-2024-4-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Birding by Ear,Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250208T210100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T210141Z
UID:15430-1741766400-1741766400@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Birders
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs times vary from week to week\, please watch COBOL for details and times which are usually announced a few days prior to Wednesday. \nAll 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. \nOne 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. \nImportant Notes: \n\nPlease 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.\nCOBOL is Central Oregon Birders Online.  It’s free to join.\nRemember to dress for the weather. Be prepared with food\, sunscreen\, etc. and bring a pair of binoculars. Spotting scopes are helpful on many trips.\n\nFor questions and for more information contact: ecba@ecbirds.org
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/wednesday-birders-2024-2-2-12-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Wednesday Birders
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250123T172113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T172243Z
UID:15297-1741806000-1741811400@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:DLT Nature Nights - Sailing the Sagebrush Sea
DESCRIPTION:Deschutes Land Trust program \nEvent registration opens Feb. 12. There will be links to register for the in-person event as well as the livestream event. \nSailing the Sagebrush Sea – https://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes-events/hikes/031224-nn
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/dlt-nature-nights-sailing-the-sagebrush-sea/
LOCATION:Tower Theatre\, 835 NW Wall St.\, Bend\, Oregon\, 97703
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T113945
CREATED:20250127T202112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T041525Z
UID:15348-1741892400-1741899600@ecbirds.org
SUMMARY:Birders' Night: Pinyon Jays in Oregon
DESCRIPTION:Title: Pinyon Jays in Oregon – Life History\, Data\, and Monitoring Efforts \nPresenter: Claudia Funari\, Wildlife Biologist for the USFWS\, Bend Field Office \nThis presentation will give information on the life history of pinyon jays in Oregon\, review current data on their distribution and habitat use in Central Oregon\, and discuss recent and ongoing monitoring efforts\, including efforts supported by the ECBA. \nThe pinyon jay is a blue-gray jay that is an obligate bird of pinyon-juniper and other pine-juniper woodlands. Pinyon jays are highly social and form colonial flocks throughout the year. These tight-knit flocks can be up to a few hundred of individuals. They nest colonially and range widely for food foraging mainly on pine seeds\, insects\, and juniper berries depending on the season and availability. While their nomadic lifestyle to follow food resources can make their movements unpredictable\, they generally have a local home range and will nest in the same general vicinity from year to year. While no pinyon pine species occur within the breeding range of pinyon jay in Oregon\, pinyon jays are known to breed in ponderosa pine and juniper woodlands in central Oregon. The pinyon jay has suffered significant long-term population declines rangewide (over 80%) – the steepest declines of any bird in North America (BBS 2023). The pinyon jay is understudied and poorly known in most areas of its range\, and Oregon is no exception. Little is known about their populations here and there are no recent published studies on pinyon jays in Oregon. Most of the available information comes from local birders\, biologists\, and studies from other states (New Mexico and Arizona mainly). Since August 2023\, birders and biologists have put in countless hours trying to collect information on these gregarious birds. Due to this effort\, we’ve confirmed locations of nesting colonies and multiple colonial flock areas found around Sisters\, Redmond\, Tumalo\, Bend\, and Brothers. ECAS has supported this effort though banding efforts and training members on the use of the new citizen science pinyon jay monitoring app from Great Basin Bird Observatory (GBBO). These and other monitoring efforts are giving us a better understanding of populations\, habitat use\, and life history of this iconic pine-juniper obligate within central Oregon. Join us for Birders Night to learn more about his magnificent bird in Central Oregon.
URL:https://ecbirds.org/event/pinyon-jays-project-2/
LOCATION:Worthy Brewing\, 495 NE Bellevue Dr\, Bend\, OR\, 97701
CATEGORIES:Birder's Night
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