Here’s a fun and informative video to start dreaming about spring. Pollinator Pathway is a national organization dedicated to the establishment of native plant communities for pollinators that are managed without pesticides. It got started here in Bend, Oregon, and this video features two board members, Gwen Bartonek and Lisa Sanco, about the many activities the organization has. ECBA volunteers helped plant Orchard Park’s new Hummingbird garden last year and if you are interested in volunteering this year, send an email to ecba@ecbirds.org and put Pollinator Pathway on the subject line.
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Birding by Ear Weekly Walk Returns
It must be spring! To the delight of many local birders, Dave Tracy has once again kicked-off spring by leading the weekly bird walk, BIRDING BY EAR. Learn to identify the birds you hear, practice your ear-birding skills, or share your talents with others during this weekly walk in the riverside park. Photo courtesy of Chuck Gates.
Harney County Migratory Bird Festival 2026
Registration is open now!
Garden for Birds
Birds need our help. Habitat loss is the #1 threat facing birds and we can do something about it in our outdoor spaces, gardens, and landscapes. Learn about the GARDEN FOR BIRDS PROJECT from Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Intermountain West Shorebird Surveys
Dear Shorebirders, It’s that time of year again! Spring migration is just around the corner, and the Intermountain West Shorebird Survey returns April 24th-30th! You are part of a regional shorebird conservation network with more than 300 participants surveying more than 200 survey sites in 11 states. 2026 is our last planned year of full-scale regional surveys so help us finish strong!
Golden Eagle Camera on Whychus Creek
Updates: With our camera running all winter, it was so interesting to see that Rocky and Petra returned to their nest as often as they did. Following both the faithful and new observers’ comments, feel free to ask questions and learn about these amazing birds.