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.

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.