Last month, under pressure from the logging industry, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission made an unprecedented move to reverse an earlier decision to uplist the Marbled Murrelet from threatened to endangered. This reversal demonstrated a blatant disregard for science, state wildlife law, and the continued survival of this imperiled seabird. It leaves [...]
Are you looking for a fun way to get involved in local conservation efforts? This event is perfect for anyone who loves being outside, loves looking for birds, and loves birding with a purpose. Vesper Sparrows are declining in Oregon, and extensive research is currently being conducted on the Rogue Basin population centered at Howard [...]
In late May, the American Ornithological Society, a scientific body that’s responsible for the classification and naming of birds in North America, agreed to officially change the name of the Gray Jay to Canada Jay. See this article for details.
RVAS and KS Wild urge you to take action. The Great Gray Owls that rely upon public land forest habitat in the Howard Prairie area near the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument need your help. Comment period now open. For decades, the Medford District BLM has tried to balance timber production with the needs of wildlife [...]
SUNRISE.... SUNSET: AT THE MALHEUR FIELD STATION! That song from "Fiddler on the Roof" sings the eternal truth of change and transition. But for us at Malheur Field Station, it is a song sung the other way around: SUNSET ... SUNRISE! We, and the birds at Malheur, need your help! And we need it urgently!! [...]
John D. Kemper, an avid birder and friend of Rogue Valley Audubon, died April 25 at the age of 93 in Medford. Here is a link to his obituary on the UC Davis website.
Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission, in partnership with the Rogue Valley Audubon Society talks in this video a little about the American Dipper... A little song bird that can be seen in Lithia Park. Special thanks to Peter and Linda Kreisman for their time and expertise!
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 6 - 8 p.m. Location TouVelle State Park Picnic Shelter A All members and guests are welcome This annual picnic replaces our May chapter meeting. Come celebrate our valley birds. Bird Walk 6 p.m. (sharp!) A guided bird walk will wind through the park and along the Rogue River. Potluck dinner [...]
Kirtland Pond is one of the valley’s favorite birding hotspots. It is an active facility of Rogue Valley Sewer Services. While birders are welcome, it is very important that no birders, cars or tripods with cameras and scopes block the road into the facility or the gate. Large trucks need to be able to drive [...]
Presented by RON LARSON, PhD Salty-alkaline lakes are not the kind of place you would want to call home. After all, salt is used to preserve food, and with a pH of 10, the water is like diluted bleach. Yet, Lake Abert, located in arid south-central Oregon, is a waterbird Mecca, with over 80 species [...]
