OUR CALENDAR

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.

September 12, 2023
Favell Museum in Klamath Falls
Meeting at 6:30pm and presentation begins at 7:00pm

Learn about the status of the project which began earlier this year. Mark Bransom, CEO of the Klamath River Renewal Corporation, will present on the current status of the dam removal project. The Klamath River Renewal Corporation, (KRRC), is the non-profit entity responsible for removing the Klamath River hydroelectric dams and restoring project lands. Mark Bransom has over 35 years of planning, engineering, and construction experience in water resources and environmental management for state and local governments, federal agencies, Tribal Nations, NGOs, and private sector clients throughout the Western United States. Prior to heading up KRRC, Mark was with CH2MHill where he worked as a Senior Vice President in Water Resources & Environmental Management and oversaw a variety of large water infrastructure and environmental restoration projects. He was also previously a member of the faculty at Oregon State University, where he taught, conducted research, and consulted on natural resources management and infrastructure projects. The Klamath Basin Audubon Society, (KBAS), is proud to bring this informative and stimulating program to Klamath Falls and we hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Kevin Spencer, rriparia@charter.net

Lower Table Rock

Hike with Dr. Bill Schaupp, entomologist emeritus with the USDA Forest Service’s Forest Health Protection, to observe and discuss the incredible insects that live on or flutter by the Table Rocks. On this hike, you will gain a deeper appreciation for how insects live and their essential role in the environment. (Hikes are free to the public but require registration since several have a limited number of slots available. https://bugs-fall-2023.eventbrite.com)

Erin Ulrich will be leading a bird walk at the Britt Trails in Jacksonville this month. This will be a new birding spot for us. Can’t wait to see what is seen! To reserve your spot, come in or call the store at (541) 772-2107.

DATE: Sunday Sept 17
TIME: 9:00 am

Great Gray Owls are scarce over much of the range shown in typi-cal field guides or online range maps. There are small regions within their overall range where they are more numerous. In this, they are like many birds that are very picky about habitat and food supply—Pinyon Jays, MacGillivray’s Warblers, and Green-tailed Towhees.
Why are Great Grays here? How do they behave? Survive? Deal with humans? What does climate change portend? For more information and to register, visit https://klamathbird.org/callnote/great-grey-owl-talk-by-harry-fuller/.
Great Grey Owl book and Harry’s most recent publication, Bird-ing Harney County will be available for sale during the event.

DATE: Friday Sept 22
TIME: 6:00 pm
LOCATION: Klamath Bird Observatory office in Ashland, Zoom option available
COST: Free

LOWER TABLE ROCK LOOP TRAIL

Join retired BLM wildlife biologist Tony Kerwin on a night hike to learn about the mysteries of bats as they come out to feed on flying insects. Dispel some common misconceptions about these amazing mammals that are critical to the ecosystem. Look for and listen for bats and be entertained with some bat lore on the Lower Table Rock Loop Trail (1/2-mile accessible trail). Bring a flashlight and wear good hiking shoes. (Hikes are free to the public but require registration since several have a limited number of slots available. https://bats-fall-2023.eventbrite.com)

Tuesday, September 26, 7pm

Location: Medford Congregational Church of Christ- Lidgate Hall, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford

RVAS, Siskiyou Chapter NPSO and Vesper Meadow Restoration Project are having a joint program featuring Jacob Shockley from Project Beaver. The Project empowers humans to partner with beavers and value their work. They work to nourish a world where humans partner with beavers for the resilience of our planet. Birds, wildlife, and native plant communities greatly benefit from the work of beavers. Jakob Shockey is a human, father and husband. He works primarily with beavers and people, focusing on the restoration of complex natural processes and relationships that create and maintain resilient habitat and its wildlife. Jakob co-founded and leads Project Beaver, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering humans to partner with beavers and value their works. He also sings to himself, loves flying kites and can’t spell.

Coffee/tea/cookies will be served beginning at 6:30 pm. Zoom option: The Zoom link will be posted the day of the meeting at www.roguevalleyaudubon.org.

Join us for this extraordinary final family-friendly bird banding outing of the year! During this fundraiser for our re-nowned banding program, you will learn about the importance and unique contribution of bird banding to science and see some of Oregon’s birds up close. You will also get to experience one of our field stations on beautiful Up-per Klamath Lake and observe science in action, including mist netting and data collection, AND interact with the biologists. After the field station visit, we have a unique opportunity to bird from the deck of Rocky Point Resort, with light refreshments provided by Rocky Point. This is a great introduction to science in the field for kids and young adults (as well as for non-birders, almost birders, and fully-fledged birders). Come have fun in the field with us before the birds fly south! Space is very limited. For important information and to register, visit https://klamathbird.org/callnote/final-bird-banding-event-of-the-year/.

DATE: Thursday Sept 28
TIME: 6:30 am – approx. 1:00 pm (inclusive of drive time to and from Ashland)
LOCATION: Upper Klamath Lake
COST: $75 per person