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© Jesse Hodges
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Kirtland Ponds Access Update
This is an IMPORTANT message to all visitors to Kirtland Rd. Ponds. As many know RVSS has modified the sewage lagoons with an eye towards [...]
Local Paper Picks Up Tropical Kingbird Sighting
See the story linked to below from the Mail Tribune: https://www.mailtribune.com/oregon-outdoors/2022/11/18/feathered-vagabond-makes-birders-life-lists/
The Fading Miracle of Migration
Pepper Trail has written an article published today (November 7) on the syndicated column series Writers on the Range. https://writersontherange.org/the-fading-miracle-of-migration/
The Illegal Trade in These Love Charms Is a Growing Threat to Hummingbirds
Pepper Trail has written an article for audubon.org regarding the growing threat to hummingbirds from the illegal trade in hummingbird love charms - ‘chuparosas’ - [...]
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february
17feb(feb 17)8:00 am20(feb 20)5:00 pmWinter Wings Festival
Event Details
Presidents Day Weekend, Feb 17 – 20. Birders and photographers of all levels and other nature enthusiasts are invited. This will be the 43rd annual Festival and it is hoped to
Event Details
Presidents Day Weekend, Feb 17 – 20.
Birders and photographers of all levels and other nature enthusiasts are invited. This will be the 43rd annual Festival and it is hoped to have 500 visitors/locals attend.
The Festival is headquartered at the Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, Oregon.
For more information, see https://winterwingsfest.org/
Time
17 (Friday) 8:00 am - 20 (Monday) 5:00 pm
28feb7:00 pm9:00 pmFebruary Chapter Meeting - Sparrow ID with Chuck Gates

Event Details
We will explore the ins and outs of Oregon sparrow identification. By taking a detailed look at 15 different species, you should leave this program with the skills you need
Event Details
We will explore the ins and outs of Oregon sparrow identification. By taking a detailed look at 15 different species, you should leave this program with the skills you need to take on this challenging bird group. Most of these species can be found, at least part of the year, in the Rogue Valley.
Chuck Gates Bio
Chuck is a retired school teacher, former Board Member Oregon Field Ornithologists (Now Oregon Birding Association), Founding Board Member of the East Cascades Bird Conservancy (Now EC Audubon Society), creator and editor of the online Oregon Birding Site Guide (Now under revision), creator of the Central Oregon Bird Database, creator of the website Central Oregon Bird Nests, Eggs, and Young, volunteer at the Crooked River Wetlands in Prineville, and leader of the Prineville Bird Club.
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
march
01mar8:30 am10:30 amFirst Wednesday Bird Walk
Event Details
First Wednesday Bird Walk has resumed at the Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon. Jim Hostick is the leader. The gate will be open
Event Details
First Wednesday Bird Walk has resumed at the Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon. Jim Hostick is the leader. 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 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.
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 10:30 am
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