Bird Alliance of Oregon
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Environmental Conservation Organization | Working since 1902 to protect native birds and other wildlife across the Oregon landscape. birdallianceoregon.org
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...
Whither the Noisy Plover? - Bird Alliance of Oregon
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January 14, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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...
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/...
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...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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/...
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
January 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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
🎶 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!🙌
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!🙌
January 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
🎶 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!🙌
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!🙌
January offers a variety of ways to deepen your connection with birds and the natural world. Join us! birdallianceoregon.org/our-work/lea...
January 7, 2026 at 7:25 PM
January offers a variety of ways to deepen your connection with birds and the natural world. Join us! birdallianceoregon.org/our-work/lea...
Excellent article about this impactful, annual community science project hitting its 100th year - check it out! www.oregonlive.com/environment/...
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.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Excellent article about this impactful, annual community science project hitting its 100th year - check it out! www.oregonlive.com/environment/...
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...
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 ...
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January 2, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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...
A century year of counting birds! Join us on January 3 for the 100th Christmas Bird Count. www.wweek.com/outdoors/202...
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.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A century year of counting birds! Join us on January 3 for the 100th Christmas Bird Count. www.wweek.com/outdoors/202...
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...
December 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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...
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...
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...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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...
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.
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.
December 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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.
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...
November 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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...
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
November 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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.
November 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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.
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...
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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...
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/
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...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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/
Calling all environmentalists, educators, and community advocates! Learn about the City’s Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA), and how it can impact important environmental protection policies. Join us tonight at 6p! RSVP: birdallianceoregon.org/event/econom...
Economic Opportunities Analysis Open House
Calling all environmentalists, educators, and community advocates! Learn about the City's Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA), and how it can impact important environmental protection policies regar...
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October 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Calling all environmentalists, educators, and community advocates! Learn about the City’s Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA), and how it can impact important environmental protection policies. Join us tonight at 6p! RSVP: birdallianceoregon.org/event/econom...
Show up for Portland’s Parks and wildlife by voting yes on the Portland Parks Levy! Without the Levy Portland Parks & Rec will lose nearly half its budget, forcing closures and eliminating programs. Let’s show how much we love our parks by voting yes! birdallianceoregon.org/take-action/...
YES on 26-260, Portlanders for Parks
Bird Alliance of Oregon urges your YES on 26-260, the Portland Parks Levy which will be in front of Portland Voters this November. The Levy will ensure that the City of Portland is able to maintain an...
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October 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Show up for Portland’s Parks and wildlife by voting yes on the Portland Parks Levy! Without the Levy Portland Parks & Rec will lose nearly half its budget, forcing closures and eliminating programs. Let’s show how much we love our parks by voting yes! birdallianceoregon.org/take-action/...
TODAY is the deadline to comment on the Urban Forest Plan! This is your last chance to urge City Council to pass this plan and ensure Portland’s urban trees are cared for and prioritized into the future. Take action now! birdallianceoregon.org/take-action/...
Help Pass the Urban Forest Management Plan
The Urban Forest Plan is on its way to getting passed, which would be a huge win for Portland’s urban trees, and in turn, our community. We worked with Committee members, fellow advocates and Urban Fo...
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October 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
TODAY is the deadline to comment on the Urban Forest Plan! This is your last chance to urge City Council to pass this plan and ensure Portland’s urban trees are cared for and prioritized into the future. Take action now! birdallianceoregon.org/take-action/...
Save the date for 45th annual Wild Arts Festival at Wingspan Event Center in Hillsboro on December 6 & 7!
Just in time for the holidays, you can purchase nature-inspired art, meet some of your favorite authors, and find great items in the Silent Auction.
👉Tickets on sale: www.wildartsfestival.org
Just in time for the holidays, you can purchase nature-inspired art, meet some of your favorite authors, and find great items in the Silent Auction.
👉Tickets on sale: www.wildartsfestival.org
October 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Save the date for 45th annual Wild Arts Festival at Wingspan Event Center in Hillsboro on December 6 & 7!
Just in time for the holidays, you can purchase nature-inspired art, meet some of your favorite authors, and find great items in the Silent Auction.
👉Tickets on sale: www.wildartsfestival.org
Just in time for the holidays, you can purchase nature-inspired art, meet some of your favorite authors, and find great items in the Silent Auction.
👉Tickets on sale: www.wildartsfestival.org
Join us virtually Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. to get the inside scoop on Oregon’s updated State Wildlife Action Plan—the 10-year roadmap for protecting birds and other at-risk species. RSVP here: birdallianceoregon.org/event/nature...
Nature Night | Oregon’s Wildlife Future: A Sneak Peak
Discover Oregon’s updated State Wildlife Action Plan—the 10-year roadmap for protecting birds and other at-risk species. Join ODFW’s Emily VanWyk and Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Cara Gates and Teresa “B...
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October 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Join us virtually Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. to get the inside scoop on Oregon’s updated State Wildlife Action Plan—the 10-year roadmap for protecting birds and other at-risk species. RSVP here: birdallianceoregon.org/event/nature...
Big legal victory for the Streaked Horned Lark! A federal judge ruled that the USFWS’s decision to list the bird as “threatened” instead of “endangered” was unlawful. This decision offers new hope that the lark will finally receive the stronger safeguards it urgently needs. bit.ly/StreakedHorn...
Legal Victory Puts Streaked Horned Lark on Path to Greater Endangered Species Protections
In response to a lawsuit by the Center for Biological Diversity and Bird Alliance of Oregon, a federal judge found that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2022 determination that the streaked horned...
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October 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Big legal victory for the Streaked Horned Lark! A federal judge ruled that the USFWS’s decision to list the bird as “threatened” instead of “endangered” was unlawful. This decision offers new hope that the lark will finally receive the stronger safeguards it urgently needs. bit.ly/StreakedHorn...
October is full of ways to connect with nature! OWLtober returns with owl-themed art and talks, plus cemetery birding, bats, corvids, mushrooms, forest therapy, photography, and new arts classes like zentangle and flower pressing. Save your spot: birdallianceoregon.org/.../adult-pr...
October 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
October is full of ways to connect with nature! OWLtober returns with owl-themed art and talks, plus cemetery birding, bats, corvids, mushrooms, forest therapy, photography, and new arts classes like zentangle and flower pressing. Save your spot: birdallianceoregon.org/.../adult-pr...
Townsend’s Solitaires start claiming juniper-rich territories in fall, singing all winter to defend them. Why so early? They rely on 42k–84k juniper berries to survive the cold so securing the best patch before winter hits is a matter of life or death. 📷: Andrew Reding
September 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Townsend’s Solitaires start claiming juniper-rich territories in fall, singing all winter to defend them. Why so early? They rely on 42k–84k juniper berries to survive the cold so securing the best patch before winter hits is a matter of life or death. 📷: Andrew Reding
New to birding? Join Birding Basics, a three-part series (3 in digital classes and 3 in person field classes) that covers bird ID, the importance of habitat and seasonality, birding vocab, recommended gear, and more! birdallianceoregon.org/event/birdin...
Birding Basics: For Beginners Who Are Bird-Curious
Birding can be a challenging hobby to start, and finding a community to grow your skills with isn’t always easy. Join Birding Basics, a three-part series (3 in person class lectures and 3 in person fi...
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September 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
New to birding? Join Birding Basics, a three-part series (3 in digital classes and 3 in person field classes) that covers bird ID, the importance of habitat and seasonality, birding vocab, recommended gear, and more! birdallianceoregon.org/event/birdin...