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© Jesse Hodges
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
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’ - [...]
The Klamath Basin’s Water Crisis
Pepper Trail has written an article on audubon.org regarding the Growing Disaster for Waterfowl in the Klamath Basin. "Some of the continent’s most important wetland [...]
Birds and the Burn: Effects of the Almeda fire
This article, authored by Nate Trimble and Pepper Trail, appeared in the November 2021 edition of the Jefferson Journal: https://www.ijpr.org/wildfire/2021-11-24/birds-and-the-burn-effects-of-the-almeda-fire
Our Calendar:
- Chapter Meetings
- Community
- Field Trips and Bird Walks
december
17dec12:00 am11:00 pmAshland Christmas Bird Count
Event Details
The Ashland CBC will take place on Sunday, December 17. The count circle is centered at the northwest corner of Emigrant Lake, including both the northeastern slopes of Mount Ashland
Event Details
The Ashland CBC will take place on Sunday, December 17. The count circle is centered at the northwest corner of Emigrant Lake, including both the northeastern slopes of Mount Ashland and the western slopes of the Cascades (as far east as Little Hyatt Lake). Also included are the steep Siskiyou Mountain woodlands, extensive farmland, grassland and oak savannah habitats in the eastern section, as well as the entirety of the city of Ashland with its parks, gardens, and riparian habitats.
See the CBC page for more information.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 am - 11:00 pm
30dec12:00 am11:00 pmMedford Christmas Bird Count
Event Details
The Medford CBC will take place on Saturday, December 30. This count encompasses Medford, Central Point, White City, and Eagle Point. Birding hotspots such as Whetstone Savanna Preserve, Table Rocks,
Event Details
The Medford CBC will take place on Saturday, December 30. This count encompasses Medford, Central Point, White City, and Eagle Point. Birding hotspots such as Whetstone Savanna Preserve, Table Rocks, Agate Lake, Denman Wildlife Area, Prescott Park, and the Bear Creek Greenway area are all included in this section!
See the CBC page for more information.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 am - 11:00 pm
january
03jan8:00 am12:00 pmFirst 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.
Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
06jan8:00 am12:00 pmBirding Brophy Road Loop

Event Details
Leaders: Janet Kelly & Vince Zauskey Saturday, January 6th, 8 am until noon. Meet at the Dollar Tree parking lot near the intersection of Highways 140 and 62 in White City
Event Details
Leaders: Janet Kelly & Vince Zauskey
Saturday, January 6th, 8 am until noon. Meet at the Dollar Tree parking lot near the intersection of Highways 140 and 62 in White City at 7:45 am for carpooling. With limited pullout spot, we will limit the trip to three cars and 8 participants. Birds we may see include: Snow and Cackling Goose, Tri-colored and Yellow -headed Blackbirds, Northern Shrike, and Prairie Falcon. If raining, the trip will be canceled.
To register and to reserve a space for this free hike email: chamkell@msn.com.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Details
Sunday, January 21st 2 – 3 pm “Attracting and Sustaining Hummingbirds in the Rogue Valley” Presented by Robin McKenzie This class explores the 4 types of hummingbirds that are likely visitors to
Event Details
Sunday, January 21st 2 – 3 pm
“Attracting and Sustaining Hummingbirds in the Rogue Valley”
Presented by Robin McKenzie
This class explores the 4 types of hummingbirds that are likely visitors to your garden, and how to sustain them by planting both native and non-native flowering plants.
We’ll explore the plants by growing season to keep the hummers visiting from early spring to late fall. If you have a sunny or shady garden, you’ll learn what plants will attract these flying jewels. We will also cover overwintering our Anna’s by keeping their nectar feeders from freezing.
Robin McKenzie is a landscape designer and wildlife photographer who lives with her backyard bird friends in Talent, OR
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Details
Presented by Dan Airola Purple Martins have been in long-term decline in California. Since the 1990s, Dan Airola has been studying and working to conserve the last Central Valley population, which
Event Details
Presented by Dan Airola
Purple Martins have been in long-term decline in California. Since the 1990s, Dan Airola has been studying and working to conserve the last Central Valley population, which nests uniquely in elevated freeways and overpasses in Sacramento. He also has conducted status surveys throughout Northern California. His talk presents these study results, and describes conservation measures that have been implemented and are needed to protect and recover the species.
About the Speaker
Dan Airola is a Wildlife Biologist and Ornithologist who has worked on Purple Martins research and conservation issues for over 30 years in Northern California. Dan is a member of the Western and California Purple Martin Working Groups. In addition to martins, his recent conservation research topics have included the Tricolored Blackbird, Swainson’s Hawk, Yellow-billed Magpie, Osprey, fire-adapted forest species, migrant songbirds, and diving ducks. Dan also serves as the editor of the Central Valley Bird Club’s regional ornithological journal Central Valley Birds, and is a recent president of the Western Section of the Wildlife Society.
This presentation will be via Zoom, with the possibility of a watch party at the Congregational Church – stay tuned for details.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
25janAll Day28Registration Opening Soon: Wild & Winged Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway!
Event Details
January 25 – 28, 2024 Patrick Ranch Museum, Chico, CA Join us in the search for winter birds of the Pacific Flyway on 4-days of action-packed field trips with experienced trip
Event Details
January 25 – 28, 2024
Patrick Ranch Museum, Chico, CA
Join us in the search for winter birds of the Pacific Flyway on 4-days of action-packed field trips with experienced trip leaders, plus more. Registration begins in early December. If you have any questions, you can reach us at info@snowgoosefestival.org, or by calling the Festival Office at 530-592-9092
Time
january 25 (Thursday) - 28 (Sunday)
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