Sat., April 20, Lower Table Rock, 8 a.m.

Join other early birds to listen for and observe the birds of the Table Rocks with Bob Quaccia of the Rogue Valley Audubon Society and Frank Lospalluto from the Klamath Bird Observatory. Learn ID tips and conservation information while viewing the spring birds. Bring binoculars and ID books if you desire.
https://early-birds-2024.eventbrite.com

The complete set of hikes can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/TableRocksHikes2024 Although the hikes are free, registration is required due to limited space.

Sunday, April 21, 8am-11am
Lynn Newbry Park, Talent

Bird the Bear Creek Greenway with Dr. Pepper Trail and look for resident and migratory birds along the creek and floodplain ponds. Learn about post-fire monitoring through the Bear Creek Community Bird Survey and the importance of native multi-story streamside forests for wildlife. Meet at the Lynn Newbry parking lot at 8am. To register for this free outing, contact fdlospalluto@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Join us for the last RVAS program of the season!
From Arctic Terns to Bar-tailed Godwits to Sooty Shearwaters, birds are the undisputed champions of long-range migration. In this month’s talk, Pepper Trail will highlight the amazing feats of endurance and navigation performed by migratory birds, and will present the latest research on how birds find their way across the globe with uncanny accuracy.

About the Speaker
Pepper Trail is the long-time conservation chair of the Rogue Valley Audubon Society, and one of the ornithologists at the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Lab in Ashland. In his vacation time, he leads natural history trips around the world.

Location: Medford Congregational Church of Christ- Lidgate Hall, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford
Time: 7:00 pm (coffee/tea/cookies will be served beginning at 6:30 pm)
Zoom option: The Zoom link will be posted on the Rogue Valley Audubon webpage the day of the meeting.

Join KBO’s Science Director for an avian awe-inspiring experience, a spectacle of spring bird migration that is on full display at Bear Divide in the western San Gabriel Mountains of southern California. Bear Divide’s topography is a funnel for long-distance migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway. Visitors and scientists can see and study migratory birds up close and personal. Registration opens on February 5th. To learn more, visit https://klamathbird.org/callnote/save-the-date-bear-divide-trip-with-dr-ryan-terrill/.

DATES: April 24 to 28, 2024
COST: TBD

More info about the Bear Divide trip and to register:
https://klamathbird.org/callnote/bear-divide-trip-registration-and-details/

Max McClarnon will be leading a bird walk to the White City Lagoons area in Medford/White City. This is a new spot for our walks. To reserve your spot, come in or call the store at (541) 772-2107.

DATE: Saturday Apr 27
TIME: 9:00 am

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.

Birdathon 2024 is Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4.

Birdathon is 24-hours of birding fun and an important RVAS fundraiser.

Please see the Birdathon 2024 web page for details.

Fri., May 3, Upper Table Rock, 11 a.m.

Join Dave Kollen, Master Melittologist with the Oregon Bee Atlas, on a driving tour of the bee habitats at Upper Table Rock. Transportation will be provided. During stops you will learn the basics about the fascinating lives of bees as we see what’s buzzing. Limited to 10 individuals. https://bee-tour-May3.eventbrite.com

The complete set of hikes can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/TableRocksHikes2024 Although the hikes are free, registration is required due to limited space.

Sat., May 4, Upper Table Rock, 10 a.m.

Join Dave Kollen, Master Melittologist with the Oregon Bee Atlas, on a driving tour of the bee habitats at Upper Table Rock. Transportation will be provided. During stops you will learn the basics about the fascinating lives of bees as we see what’s buzzing. Limited to 10 individuals. https://bee-tour-May4.eventbrite.com

The complete set of hikes can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/TableRocksHikes2024 Although the hikes are free, registration is required due to limited space.

Enjoy a local celebration of World Bird Migratory Day on Saturday, May 11th, 8 am – Noon at North Mountain Park Nature Center in Ashland.

Rogue Valley Bird Day will include educational exhibits from the Klamath Bird Observatory, Wild Birds Unlimited, and more, as well as fun all-ages activities.
Adult and children’s binoculars will be available for checkout, with bird walks leaving every 15-30 minutes. These easy walks travel along the park’s bark-chipped trails, or along the accessible, paved bike path. Visitors may also sit down and enjoy the bird watching from the covered pavilion.
This year’s theme “Protect Insects, Protect Birds”, highlights the importance of insects throughout a bird’s life cycle, especially during migration. Pollinator Project Rogue Valley will share pollinator information and offer activities for kids and adults, to learn more about the vital insects to be found in your own backyard.
Crafts, games, and a self-guided activity booklet will be on hand for kids to learn about birds and earn prizes. At 11am all ages are invited to compete in the annual Bird Calling Contest and “Name that Bird” contest, with prizes provided by the Rogue Valley Audubon Society. Join us for a day of birding fun!

To learn more, visit RogueValleyBirdDay.net

Local bird enthusiast & RVAS member Janet Kelly will be leading a birding field trip around the Howard Prairie/Hyatt Lakes Area Saturday May 25 7am-noon.

Observations of our summer breeders and resident ones as well.
Bring binoculars, scopes, lunch/snacks, and dress for the weather.

Meet at the Rite-Aid parking area in Ashland at 7am.

Max 8 participants, carpooling required.
Email: chamkell@msn.com