Xerces Society Ambassador Dave Kollen will be speaking on “Climate Change and Biodiversity: A Critical Nexus for Conservation.

Location: Unitarian Universalists Church in Grants Pass, 129 NW ‘E’ St.

From 6 to 6:30 there will be talking birds and socializing and a free Raffle. Then about 6:30 we have Society business and announcements. The Program begins at about 6:45. Refreshments both liquid and solid are served at our informal meetings.

Klamath Bird Observatory

Patty Buettner Memorial Hawk Watch

This event has been a tradition for many years, observing the migrating raptors moving southward along the escarpment adjacent to Hwy 97 and Upper Klamath Lake. On good days it can be rather birdy, and there is constant discussion of raptor characteristics, overall shapes, and plumages. Among the more common raptors are Red-tailed Hawk; Cooper’s and Sharp-shinned Hawks; Bald and Golden Eagles; Northern Harriers; falcons such as Prairie, Peregrine, and American Kestrel; Turkey Vultures; and others. Note that due to the primitive location, there are no restrooms. If interested in participating, please contact Kevin Spencer for more details at rriparia@charter.net.

Donations to the Patty Buettner Memorial Hawk Watch will contribute to the Avian Internship Memorial Fund (the AIM Fund). The AIM Fund, started by the friends and family of Patty Buettner, helps support KBO’s long-running internship programs. For more important information about this event, or about the AIM Fund, visit: https://klamathbird.org/callnote/patty-buettner-memorial-hawk-watch/.

DATE: Saturday Sept 28

TIME: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

LOCATION: Modoc Rim stationary viewing area, north of Klamath Falls

COST: Donation of any amount to the AIM Fund (see above)

Wild Birds Unlimited
Common Waterbirds of the Klamath Refuge and Inviting the Kids

Presenter Shannon Rio will acquaint you with how to go to the refuge and what you might see when you arrive. Maps of the refuge will be provided. The book Common Waterbirds of the Klamath Basin will be featured; its photos and light-hearted script are a guide to both identify and learn about the unique waterfowl that visit this magical place. This book invites you to take some young person (or any age person) to the refuge to learn about the wonders of its waterfowl, and will be for sale at Wild Birds after the talk. Note: portions of this talk will be included in the KBO event on Sept 30.
DATE: Sunday Sept 29
TIME: 1:00 – 2:30 pm
LOCATION: Wild Birds Unlimited, Medford

Water Birds of the Klamath Refuge and the Federal Duck Stamp

Klamath Refuge was designated the first waterfowl refuge in 1908. This presentation is to acquaint you with how to go to the refuge and what you might see when you arrive. We will also introduce you to one of the most successful conservation programs ever created, the Federal Duck Stamp. The purchase of the Duck Stamp provides funds for the Migratory Bird Conservation fund, which supports the National Wildlife Refuge System. To raise funds to conserve all bird species, Klamath Bird Observatory produces a Conservation Science Stamp, which can be purchased with the Duck Stamp. The stamps are for sale online here, or you can purchase them during the event. For more information and to register, visit https://klamathbird.org/callnote/water-birds-and-the-federal-duck-stamp/.

DATE: Monday Sept 30

TIME: 6:00 pm

LOCATION: KBO office, Ashland (provided at registration)

COST: Free

On January 1st, 2014, Dorian Anderson boarded his bicycle for the adventure of a lifetime. His two-wheeled journey was an eco-friendly twist on the Big Year, a project during which a birdwatcher tries to observe as many species as possible during a calendar year. While his predecessors utilized cars, planes, and boats, Anderson’s goal was to replicate their transcontinental travels without the use of petroleum, a herculean challenge no one before him had accepted. He ultimately survived subzero temperatures, drifting snow, gusting winds, lightning storms, mountainous ascents, dog attacks, crumbling roads, and several accidents. By December 31, he’d amassed 618 bird species across 18,000 miles of riding, totals no one imagined possible when he set off with zero cycling experience.

Anderson will speak about the genesis of his bike-birding project, provide a thrilling recount of his travels, highlight the birds he saw, and reveal how his adventure changed his life. His personality and enthusiasm are infectious, and his tales of birding, cycling, and self-discovery will inspire others to venture into the outdoors, take note of the birds around them, and make positive changes in their own lives.

Note Unusual Time/Date: Monday September 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Lane County Audubon will be hosting this meeting via Zoom; link: https://laneaudubon.org/event/special-lcas-program-birding-under-the-influence/

First Wednesday Bird Walk

Join RVAS for our monthly outing to Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon, and are led by Jim Hostick. The gate will be open from 8:00 – 8:20 am. Participants need to purchase an ODFW Area Parking Permit at the ODFW Office, Sportsman’s Warehouse on Delta Waters and Highway 62 in Medford, or at Bi-Mart. We request that all participants be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Directions to meeting spot: We will meet at the entrance off Agate Rd. between 1/4 and 1/2 mile past the fire station on the left side of the road. Coming out Table Rock Rd., turn right on Antelope Rd. and go to the light on Agate Rd. and turn left. The fire station will be on your left at the corner of Ave. G and Agate Rd. Go 1/4 to /12 mile past the fire station and the gate will be on your left. Coming out on Highway 62 to Antelope Rd., turn left and go to the next light. Turn right and continue to the gate on Agate Rd.

NORTH MOUNTAIN PARK

SAT, OCT 12 | 11AM-4PM 

• FREE Activities for the entire family!
• Kids activities & crafts
• Live Music All DayNative American Cultural Demonstrations
• Native Fish & Wildlife
• Fatso’s Cheketos Food TruckFood