Bird Alliance of Oregon

Western Painted Turtle, photo by John P. Clare. The words "Slough Fest, Feb. 28 - March 8" appear on the photo.

Get ready for Slough Fest! From February 28 - March 8, Bird Alliance of Oregon and eleven different partners are putting on more than a dozen programs exploring the beauty, birds, and ecological significance of the slough! Check out our offerings and join us! birdallianceoregon.org/.../adult......

Winter Advocacy Training on February 26 at 6 p.m. (virtual). Photo of group of people with sign that says "Protect our wildlife neighbors" and they have their arms up and are chanting.

Curious how to turn your love for nature into real action? Join us for our first Advocacy Training of the year on February 26 at 6 p.m.! This virtual session is perfect for anyone interested in environmental advocacy. Visit this link to learn more and rsvp: birdallianceoregon.org/event/winter...

While many birds are just starting to think about spring, Great Horned Owls are already nesting. Females incubate eggs in mid/late winter, often reusing old hawk, crow, or heron nests. By late winter, fluffy white owlets peek over the edge completely dependent on both parents for warmth and food.

Stop Timber Grab for State Forests – Oppose House Bill 4105 A harmful logging bill is back in the Oregon Legislature. HB 4105 would weaken protections for state forests by prioritizing clearcutting over clean water, wildlife, climate, and community drinking wa...

📢A harmful logging bill is back in the Oregon Legislature. HB 4105 would weaken protections for state forests by prioritizing clearcutting over clean water, wildlife, climate, and community drinking water. Click this link to TAKE ACTION before 1 p.m. Feb. 11: birdallianceoregon.org/take-action/...

Nature Night: Forest Under Siege Local author and environmentalist Rand Schenck presents Forest Under Siege, exploring a century of forest management in the Pacific Northwest—from early stewardship and heavy logging to the recovery o...

Join us virtually Tues., Feb. 10 at 7p as local author and environmentalist Rand Schenck presents Forest Under Siege, exploring a century of forest management in the Pacific Northwest, from an era of relentless logging toward recovery. birdallianceoregon.org/event/nature...

Urgent: Tell OR Representatives to Support 1.25% for Wildlife (HB 4134)! Now is our first chance in the legislative session to urge our representatives to vote “yes” on HB 4134 - 1.25% for Wildlife Bill! Please ask members of the House Revenue Committee to support HB 4134,...

TAKE ACTION! 1.25% for Wildlife (HB 4134) would create a sustainable funding source to protect Oregon’s most imperiled wildlife and habitats. Contact the House Revenue Committee by Feb. 4 and ask them to support this once-in-a-generation opportunity. birdallianceoregon.org/take-action/...

1. Common Goldeneyes / Eric Ellingson 2. Harlequin Duck / Ellen and Tony 3. Surf Scoter / Doug Greenburg

1. Barrow's Goldeneye / Andrew A. Reding 2. Long-tailed Ducks / Eric Ellingson

It’s the time of year that birders affectionately refer to as Weird Duck Season. Ducks that breed far north make their way here during the winter so there’s generally a more interesting variety of ducks to see. Add in hybrids & sea ducks, & every outing turns into a refresher course on ducks.

Hawks & Hot Chocolate artwork created by Amanda Munro showing a male and female Northern Harrier clinking mugs using their talons. Hawks & Hot Chocolate is on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 am - 2 pm. It's put on in partnership with Topaz Farm and Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife.

Join us for Hawks & Hot Chocolate, a day of winter birding on Sauvie Island! Swing by on Sat., Feb. 21 anytime between 10 a.m. -2 p.m. to enjoy the festivities. We’ll keep you warm with free hot chocolate and coffee, plus sweet farm-baked goods for purchase. For more info: bit.ly/Hawks-HotChocolate

Bird Alliance of Oregon Summer Camp We have something for every nature lover, artist, and adventurer.

Summer & spring break camp registration is OPEN! 🌿 SWIFTS Nature Summer Camp runs June thru August with 10 weeks of nature-based adventures for grades 1–12 - art, science, play, and exploring the PNW. Sliding scale is available. Learn more & register today! birdallianceoregon.org/our-work/lea...

Whither the Noisy Plover? - Bird Alliance of Oregon

Why is the killdeer, a bird well known and frequently observed by birders, listed as "near threatened" on eBird? Our statewide adult education manager, Brodie Cass Talbott, explains in our latest Field Notes column: birdallianceoregon.org/blog/whither...

Urge State Parks to Restrict Drone Use to Protect Wildlife OPRD is seeking public feedback on proposed rules to regulate drone take-offs and landings in Oregon State Parks and along the coast to better protect wildlife. Improper drone use increasingly disturb...

We need your help to stop drones from disturbing and harming wildlife! Click to tell urge Oregon Parks to strengthen the proposed rules around drones. Talking points in link! birdallianceoregon.org/take-action/...

A photo of a Spotted Towhee by Mick Thompson with the words "Thank you for your amazing support" on it.

Thank you to everyone who supported our year-end giving efforts! Because of your generosity and belief in our mission, we can continue protecting native birds and the habitats they depend on across Oregon. We couldn’t do this without you and we are deeply grateful. 📷: Spotted Towhee / Mick Thompson

Photo of Mallards with their bottoms in the air by Tom Koerner - USFWS & photo of Northern Shovelers with their bottoms in the air by Judy Gallagher

🎶 We like duck butts and we cannot lie and you other birders can’t deny! 🎶

Dabbling ducks use this feeding strategy to munch on aquatic plants, seeds, & invertebrates - their bills are equipped with tiny ridges called lamellae, which work like a strainer. Pretty efficient and no diving required!🙌

NEW CLASS! Relaxing Sound Bath for Deep Listening January 25 | 4:30-4:30 p.m.

Photo of Hermit Thrush by Mick Thompson. Text that says "More Outings!": Willamette Birding — Ankeny NWR to Baskett Slough NWR January 25 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Accessible Birding Outing at Hillsboro Library Trails January 25 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Photo of Red-tailed Hawk by Mick Thompson. Text that says Birding Day: Beginning Winter Raptor Identification at Scappoose January 9 | 8 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Watercolor painting of Dark-eyed Junco by Ronna Fujisawa. Text that says: Online Watercolor Painting: The Snowy Egret January 13 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. In-Person Watercolor Painting: The Dark-eyed Junco January 24 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m

Photo of Acorn Woodpecker by Hayley Crews. Text that says: Field Trip: Winter in the Wetlands January 17 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Photo of a Virgina Rail by Hal Trachtenberg. Text that says: ONLINE CLASSES Waterfowl, Herons, and Rails January 19 | 6-7 p.m. Mimicry and Convergent Evolution January 19 | 6-7 p.m. Ducks at a Distance January 20 | 6-7 p.m. Deconstructing Composition with Faraaz Abdool January 21 | 6-7 p.m.

January offers a variety of ways to deepen your connection with birds and the natural world. Join us! birdallianceoregon.org/our-work/lea...

Eagle-eyed volunteers turn out for Portland’s 100th annual winter bird count, charting avian highs and lows for posterity One lucky group spotted all five species of woodpeckers they could possibly hope to see on a January day: hairy, downy and pileated woodpeckers, a northern flicker and a red-breasted sapsucker.

Excellent article about this impactful, annual community science project hitting its 100th year - check it out! www.oregonlive.com/environment/...

Nature Night | Wildflowers: Missing Link in Oregon Sage Grouse Conservation? Join us for a fascinating look into the science of Sage-grouse conservation as we hear from Josh Collins, PhD, about the possibility that depletion of wildflowers is a cause of the decline in greater ...

Join us virtually Jan. 13 for a fascinating look into the science of Sage-grouse conservation as we hear from Josh Collins, PhD, about the possibility that depletion of wildflowers is a cause of the decline in greater Sage-grouse populations in Central Oregon. birdallianceoregon.org/event/wildfl...

Bird Alliance of Oregon Celebrates 100th Annual Christmas Bird Count Portland-area birders—many of them working from home—have created one of the largest avian data sets in the world.

A century year of counting birds! Join us on January 3 for the 100th Christmas Bird Count. www.wweek.com/outdoors/202...

Thunderegg photo. Thundereggs: A Look at Oregon's State Rock Dec. 16 (virtual).

American Kestrel with a note to check out our line up of January classes and outings.

Photo of Elegant Trogon. Birds of the Sonoran Desert virtual class Dec. 11.

Watercolor painting of a nuthatch. Bird Journals in person with Jude Siegel Dec. 13.

Photo of Snow Geese in flight. Birding Day at Sauvie Island Dec. 14.

Photo of American Pika. Wildlife of the North Cascades on Dec. 15.

Join us for classes and outings that celebrate birds, wildlife and the natural wonders of our region and beyond! We have a great line up of virtual and in-person classes and outings all winter long - check them out and register to save your spot! birdallianceoregon.org/our-work/lea...

Christmas Bird Count Join the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) for a fun day identifying and counting birds seen in designated 15-mile diameter circles. This long-standing program of the National Bird Alliance of Oregon Society...

Join us for Portland’s 100th annual Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, January 3, 2026! Whether you’re counting birds in the field or from your own feeders, every sighting helps build one of the longest-running wildlife datasets in the world. Learn more: birdallianceoregon.org/get-involved...

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Thank you, Dee! 💛

2025 Wild Arts Festival It's one of the holiday season's biggest and best shopping events! Author and birder Sarah Swanson, from Bird Alliance of Oregon, joined us to share some of the

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Wild Arts Festival, December 6 & 7 at Wingspan Event Center in Hillsboro. Drawing of a Great Horned Owl by Jenny Armitage.

The Wild Arts Festival starts is this weekend! Grab your tickets today and skip the lines: www.wildartsfestival.org

Join us Dec. 6 & 7 at the Wingspan Event Center in Hillsboro for a wonderland of nature-inspired art and books. With 66 artists and 24 authors, there is something for everyone.

Make a gift of $10 or more to Bird Alliance of Oregon through @giveguide today and you’ll be automatically entered to win a care package to help you relax and recharge from Cascada Thermal, Nostrana, the Oregon Symphony, Tipsy Scoop, and Give Portland Gifts. giveguide.org/nonprofits/b...

Photo of Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area with the words "Give today and you could win a relaxing coastal get-away! / Photo by Stefan Serena

With Give!Guide’s Big Beach Day, you can help protect coastal birds and other wildlife and get a chance to experience them firsthand. Donate $10 or more to Bird Alliance of Oregon today, November 13 (between 12 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. PST) to enter to win: giveguide.org/nonprofits/bird-alliance

If you spot two male Northern Flickers facing off, bills raised and calling “wicka,” you’re seeing their famous wicka dance! This flashy display helps them defend territory and sometimes impress a nearby female. Most duels end peacefully when one flicker outdances the other winning the territory.

Cedar Waxwing eating berry with the words "Give today and you could win big from Portland Nursery and Backyard Bird Shop!" Photo by Mick Thompson

Celebrate Give!Guide’s Big Garden Day with a gift and get the chance to win up to $750 towards your garden! Donate $10 or more to Bird Alliance of Oregon today, November 11 (between 12 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. PST) to enter to win both prizes: giveguide.org/nonprofits/b...

Nature Store Holiday Open House Join us the weekend of November 15 and 16 as we kick off the holiday season with some very exciting guests! The whole weekend will feature sales on select items and categories, a gift-wrapping station...

Join us this weekend on Nov. 15 and 16 as we kick off the holiday season with special guests! There will be sales on select items and categories, a gift-wrapping station, and snacks and hot drinks to enjoy while you shop. 🎄☕⛄https://birdallianceoregon.org/event/nature-store-holiday-open-house-2025/