Each year the staff at Bird Alliance of Oregon selects a cadre of volunteers to receive the Mamie Campbell award. Established in 1985, the award is given to our most dedicated volunteers. Please join us in congratulating this year's awardees! birdallianceoregon.org/blog/meet-ou...
Lights Out Alert for April 18! 4.4 million birds will be flying over Oregon skies tomorrow night (and another 4 million the following night). Please turn lights out for migrating birds so they can see the stars they use to navigate to their breeding grounds.
📢Lights Out Alert! Tomorrow night, approximately 4.4 million birds will migrate through Oregon's skies. Help keep them safe by turning off your outside lights and drawing your blinds so they can see the stars they use to navigate to their breeding grounds.
📷: aeroecolab.com/oregon
Just a quick reminder that we have FREE bird song walks happening Sunday thru Friday every week in April and May at locations across the city. Join us for guided birding adventures as spring migration unfolds week by week. RSVP to save your spot! bit.ly/BAO_BirdSongWalks
Please see if you can capture the bird and bring it to our Wildlife Care Center (open 9a - 5p daily). Our hotline is 503-292-0304 or email us at wildlife@birdallianceoregon.org. Thank you!
A group of people putting plants in the ground on a sunny day.
Last Saturday 100+ people came out to our first public planting at our new 12.5 acres property on NE 82nd Ave! Together, we put 540 native plants in the ground, one of the first steps towards healing and restoring this former landfill to make it a haven for people and wildlife.
We're transforming a 12.5-acre brownfield into a Wildlife Care Center, nature park, & oak savanna habitat. Join us on 4/15 at 7p to learn about early design and restoration efforts, native plantings, and the horticulture program for local high school students. birdallianceoregon.org/event/nature...
We agree, Sarah is the best!!
Four pigeons with word bubbles above their heads that say: "Didn't this neighborhood used to have better bread?" "I hear there's farm-to-sidewalk crumbs on Couch Street" "Another oat milk latte casualty - num!" "Say less!" Pigeon photo by dingsdale
Registration is open for our new Conversational Pigeon Classes! In this 3-week course, you’ll build fluency in cooing, strutting, and subtle head-bobbing. This is perfect for anyone hoping to finally understand what the pigeons have been saying about them. birdallianceoregon.org/conversation...
Nothern Rough-winged Swallow perched on a branch with yellow leaves. Photo by Shawn Taylor.
Northern Rough-winged Swallow flying over water, looking towards the camera. Photo by Larry Hubble.
The Northern Rough-winged Swallow may look unassuming with its brown back and dusky throat but it has a hidden feature: tiny hook-like barbs on its wing feathers that feel rough to the touch. Even its scientific name, Stelgidopteryx serripennis, means “scraper wing” and “saw feather.”
We’re hosting our very first Baby Shower on April 25 from 12 - 5 p.m. to make sure all our nestlings, fledglings, and kits get the care they need! Join us to help give thousands of baby wildlife their best start. RSVP and learn more: bit.ly/WCC-BabyShower. Can't make it? We have a registry!
Our beloved free April & May Bird Song Walks are back! Join us at locations around the Portland Area Sundays through Fridays as we listen for warblers, tanagers, & more! These walks are low-key, welcoming, and perfect for birders of all levels. RSVP: birdallianceoregon.org/our-work/lea...
Oregon is home to many beautiful, colorful birds—from yellows to reds to blues to pinks—and we’re going to introduce you to them all. birdallianceoregon.org/blog/the-mos...
Have you ever wondered how young Clark's Grebe "grebettes" hitch a ride? Both parents share the job of back-brooding, keeping them warm and protected from predators. While one parent is busy ferrying their young, the other is foraging for food and they switch back-n-forth all day. 🎥: Lane Wintermute
Birdathon registration is open! 🎉Count bird species (not miles) in this fun event open to beginners and experienced birders alike. Join a team or go solo, meet people, explore outdoors, and support bird conservation statewide. Bonus: punny team names!
👉 Learn more & register: bit.ly/Birdathon2026
Due to a landslide and subsequent sinkhole, NW Cornell Rd. is closed from NW Thompson Rd. to Skyline Rd. You will need to take NW Thompson Rd. to Skyline Rd. to go around the closure. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you updated when it will reopen.
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Nootka rose, photo by Susannah Anderson. Words on photo say "Join Us - Planting at NE 82nd Property April 4"
Join us with Friends of Trees for a community planting event at our new sanctuary on NE 82nd Ave in East Portland. Help plant native shrubs and trees, remove invasives, and support future wildlife habitat. Enjoy optional birding walks and learn about the site’s future. RSVP: bit.ly/April4Planting
Nature Night | The Sordid History of Racist Trees with author Casey Clapp March 10 | 7 p.m. RSVP Required
Join author Casey Clapp virtually on Tuesday, March 10 at 7p to explore why some neighborhoods have more trees than others and how history shaped the patterns we see in urban forests today. RSVP: birdallianceoregon.org/event/nature...
Thank you, Darla, we love to hear this! 💙
Looking to get a new pair of binoculars or spotting scope? Join us for our annual Spring Optics Fair on March 21 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to test out different models, talk with expert optics reps, and score some great deals & door prizes! Mark your calendars and plan to swing by!
We just received word that the vote for 1.25% for Wildlife is happening tomorrow! Please click this link and take a moment to urge your senator to vote YES on HB 4134! Your email will help protect the wildlife and wild places we all love: birdallianceoregon.org/.../support-...
Short-eared Owl perched on a snag at dusk with beautiful purple sky and white mountain in the background, photo by Bob Jensen.
Short-eared Owl flying low over grassy field, photo by Eric Ellingson
Short-eared Owl with it's small ear tufts raised as it's perched on bare branches. There is a word bubble that says "Yes, I DO have ear tufts! They pop up when I need to show you who's the boss." Photo by Scott Carpenter
What makes Short-eared Owls so charismatic is that we actually get to see them in action! While most owls in Oregon stay hidden in dense forests and are active mainly at night, these beautiful birds can often be spotted at dawn or dusk flying low over marshes, grasslands and fields as they hunt.
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.
📢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/...
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...
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
