© Jesse Hodges
© Jesse Hodges
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
NO ONE WANTS TO COLLIDE WITH A DEER
Writers on the Range has published an article by Pepper Trail on the effort to place wildlife crossings in Southern Oregon. https://writersontherange.org/no-one-wants-to-collide-with-a-deer/ More information about [...]
Kirtland Ponds Access Update
This is an IMPORTANT message to all visitors to Kirtland Rd. Ponds. As many know RVSS has modified the sewage lagoons with an eye towards [...]
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’ - [...]
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- Field Trips and Bird Walks
may
Event Details
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.
Event Details
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.
Time
may 3 (Friday) - 4 (Saturday)(GMT-07:00)
03may11:00 am1:00 pmTable Rocks Hikes: Bee Dazzled by Bees
Event 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
Event 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.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
04may10:00 am12:00 pmTable Rocks Hikes: Bee Dazzled by Bees
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
11may8:00 am12:00 pmRogue Valley Bird Day
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
25may7:00 am12:00 pmBirding Howard Prairie/Hyatt Lakes Circuit
Event Details
Birding Howard Prairie/Hyatt Lakes Circuit Join local bird enthusiast & RVAS member Janet Kelly on a birding field trip around the Howard Prairie/Hyatt Lakes area, for observations of our summer migrant
Event Details
Birding Howard Prairie/Hyatt Lakes Circuit
Join local bird enthusiast & RVAS member Janet Kelly on a birding field trip around the Howard Prairie/Hyatt Lakes area, for observations of our summer migrant and resident breeders. Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars, scopes, and lunch/snacks. Meet at the Rite Aid parking area in Ashland at 7:00 am. Max 8 participants – carpooling and registration required. To register, email chamkell@msn.com.
DATE: Saturday May 25
TIME: 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
june
01jun8:00 pm10:00 pmTable Rocks Hikes: Whooo Comes Out at Night?
Event Details
Sat., June 1, Lower Table Rock Loop Trail, 8 p.m. Look and listen for who comes out at night while hiking the Lower Table Rock Loop Trail (1/2-mile accessible trail) with
Event Details
Sat., June 1, Lower Table Rock Loop Trail, 8 p.m.
Look and listen for who comes out at night while hiking the Lower Table Rock Loop Trail (1/2-mile accessible trail) with BLM wildlife biologists Steve Godwin and Emma Busk. No guarantees but they will attempt to lure pygmy, great horned and screech owls as well as other creatures of the night. Learn fascinating information about bats and their importance as they fly overhead. Bring flashlights and wear good hiking shoes.
https://owl-hike-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.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
05jun8:30 pm12:00 pmFirst Wednesday Bird Walk
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 pm - 12:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
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