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2026 Learning about Pinyon Jays in Central Oregon Continues
The East Cascades Bird Alliance (ECBA) Pinyon Jay Survey in Central Oregon (March–May 2026) focused on documenting the presence, numbers, and reproduction of pinyon jay (Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus). This species is under review for Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing and identified as a Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Oregon’s 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan.Pinyon Jay Adult Sentinel, photo by Laurel Collins
Deschutes Land Trust Bird Surveys
Love to visit birding hot spots? Excited about birds, but don’t know where to start? Looking to connect with the land in a new way? Become a Land Trust bird surveyor!Goldfinch, photo by Kris Kristovich
Photo Story – This is What Parenthood is all About this Time of Year!
Watch a pair of Mountain Bluebirds feed their young through a series of photos by Abbott Schindler
Crooked River Wetlands Complex Guided Birdwalks Schedule 2026
First and third Saturday of every month, April – September, 7:45- 10:00 am.Killdeer chick, photo by Chuck Gates
Osprey Watch
OSPREY WATCH is a global community science project that tracks osprey nesting activity over time. Think Wild is leading local efforts here in Central Oregon with participation from ECBA volunteers. Observing, monitoring nests, and submitting data on a regular basis contributes to a much larger data base that is growing all the time.
June’s Malheur Musing
Greetings!Early in May the Friends Board of Directors and staff spent a full weekend engaged in visioning sessions and business meetings. It might not surprise you to read that I LOVE this sort of thing. The ideas and energy generated in those rooms are so inspiring to me.