ECBA Board Meeting
2024-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

Crooked River Wetlands Saturday Bird Walk
2024-07-06 07:45 - 10:00, 2024-07-20 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
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.
There are no walks offered in December through February.

In Apr-Oct, we meet at 7:45am and start the 2-hour walk at 8:00am
In Nov. and March, we meet at 9:45 and start at 10:00AM
Some Important Information:
1. No experience is necessary. We usually have at least 2 experienced
leaders who will tell you what birds you are seeing and lots of fun
facts about them. We have loaner binoculars for you to use.
2. If mobility is a problem, we have a 4-person golf cart that trails
the group and can offer rides to anyone who gets tired or sore. The cart
was purchased to carry people who could not otherwise access the
complex. If a participant would like to ride the whole trip, please
contact Chuck Gates at 541-280-4957 or CRWCTOURS@cityofprineville.com to
reserve a seat.
3. Participants are welcome to peel away from the group at any time and
go on their own. They do not have to go the entire two hours.
4. There is no charge for this event. No registration is required.
5. We will meet at the Wetlands Pavilion, located at 4035 Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville, OR

Malheur HQ with Bird Alliance of Oregon
2024-07-12 08:00 - 11:30
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 invited to come for a casual walk around Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters. There should be baby hawks and owls for viewing. There will be bird-related activities for youth to do at home or at the Refuge.
Distance: up to 1.5 miles
Elevation change: <10% grade from parking lot
Trail tread and width: Paved trail, 36” wide
Pacing: We will move at a toddlers pace, making frequent stops to enjoy birds and other nature that we discover.
Amenities: ADA parking and bathroom available, water available at Visitor Center
Rest Stops: There are many benches for resting.
For more information, please see here: https://audubonportland.org/events/

Malheur's Benson Pond with Bird Alliance of Oregon
2024-07-19 08:00 - 10:00
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 the parking area. The diversity of aquatic habitat, emergent marsh, sagebrush/shrubland, and deciduous trees provides for a diverse assortment of bird species. This walk provides a great opportunity for observing ducks in non-breeding plumage and practicing duck ID.

Distance: up to 3 miles
Elevation change: <10% grade from parking lot
Trail tread and width: Access road with some gravel, 36” wide; option to walk on footpath under trees with some unsecure footing.
Pacing: We will move at a slow, making frequent stops to enjoy birds and other nature that we discover.
Amenities: Parking is limited, there are no bathrooms or water at Benson Pond
Rest Stops: There are a few benches under the trees, about .75 miles up the trail.
For more information, please see here:https://audubonportland.org/events/

P-Ranch River Walk with Bird Alliance of Oregon
2024-07-26 08:00 - 11:00
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 opportunities for observing birds and the occasional beaver or other mammal. We will walk from the trailhead for the River Trail, up the river approximately 1 mile, on the return trip, we’ll detour to the Long Barn and look for nesting Great Horned Owls. If time allows, we’ll also bird in the P-Ranch orchard.
Distance: 2 miles
Elevation change: less than 10% grade from parking lot
Trail tread and width: Graveled maintenance road, 36” wide
Pacing: We will move at a slow pace with frequent stops to look for birds, plants, insects, and other bits of nature.
Amenities: ADA parking, picnic tables, and bathroom available
Rest Stops: Participants can take breaks as needed, there are no benches along the river, but there are a few benches near the Long Barn.
For more information, please see: https://audubonportland.org/events/
