Rare Bird Alert! A Connecticut Warbler was spotted at Malheur NWR by participants on our ecotour! This is a first state record for Oregon, and the Connecticut Warbler is often considered the hardest eastern warbler to find. Thank you to ecotour participant Laurie Frajola for sharing her photo!

There are no words to describe the joy this brings. A Condor back in Oregon skies. Just a lot of gratitude for all the work from the Yurok Tribe, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's on the Northern California Condor Restoration Program. www.oregonlive.com/environment/...

Do you have a purrfect catio your kitty loves? Show it off! We’re looking for Portland-area hosts for the Annual Catio Tour on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Apply by May 31 and spend a fun day welcoming fellow cat lovers to meet your kitties and admire your catio! catssafeathome.org/catio-host

Join us on June 20 for Kai’s Summer Solstice Bird Concert, a one-hour immersive bird-themed concert! The music is enhanced with many of Kai’s field recordings, compiled to recreate a natural soundscape in the concert hall. Get your tickets now! birdallianceoregon.org/event/birdco...

From May 30 to June 6, join us for fun programs exploring wetlands across the Klamath Basin, a critical habitat for migrating & nesting birds. With birding walks, restoration tours, & bird trivia, and more, there is something for everyone. birdallianceoregon.org/our-work/lea...

Bird Days of Summer is back for its sixth year, and we’re bringing the birdy fun all across Oregon! From June through August, join Bird Alliance of Oregon for a huge lineup of FREE events celebrating birds, nature, and community. RSVP here: birdallianceoregon.org/our-work/lea...

Join us on a stunning section of Oregon’s coast for the Marbled Murrelet community science survey July 15-16! This is a chance to help collect important data, explore the incredible forests and shorelines murrelets depend on, & connect with other wildlife enthusiasts. bit.ly/marbled-murrelet-survey

Oregon Dept. of Forestry is accepting comments through May 18 on plans to clearcut more than 7k acres of state forest, including old-growth stands & critical wildlife habitat. Urge ODF to protect Oregon’s public forests for wildlife and climate resilience, etc. birdallianceoregon.org/take-action/...

May 1-31, when you mention Bird Alliance of Oregon at checkout at Sauvie Island Natives, 25% of your purchase will go directly to support our work and programs. Visits are by appt. so you will get personalized assistance. Don’t forget to mention our name for the donation: sauvienatives.com/visit

📢Huge Lights Out alert‼ For the next two nights, migration numbers will be high with millions of birds passing through Oregon skies. Help them on their journey to their breeding grounds by turning off your outdoor lights, closing your shades, and reducing sky glow. Learn more: bit.ly/BAO_LightsOut

American Bitterns rely on camouflage. Their streaked brown and buff plumage blends with reeds, and when threatened, they freeze with their bill pointed straight up, swaying to mimic plants in the wind. Seeing one cross a clear path w/ nowhere to hide is pretty humorous - share your captions below!

Dinner is served! This Yellow-headed Blackbird is taking full advantage of a swarm of midges & conserving energy while he’s at it. This is especially important during breeding season when males not only have to feed themselves but help support their young. 📷: Lane Wintermute (@lanewintermutephoto)

Tufted Puffins are experiencing a dramatic population decline, from over 5,000 birds in 1980 to an estimated 553 birds. There are signs of hope, and the decline has rallied researchers, agencies, and nonprofits to collaborate and coordinate on their recovery. birdallianceoregon.org/blog/tufted-...

Each year the staff at Bird Alliance of Oregon selects a cadre of volunteers to receive the Mamie Campbell award. Established in 1985, the award is given to our most dedicated volunteers. Please join us in congratulating this year's awardees! birdallianceoregon.org/blog/meet-ou...

📢Lights Out Alert! Tomorrow night, approximately 4.4 million birds will migrate through Oregon's skies. Help keep them safe by turning off your outside lights and drawing your blinds so they can see the stars they use to navigate to their breeding grounds. 📷: aeroecolab.com/oregon

Just a quick reminder that we have FREE bird song walks happening Sunday thru Friday every week in April and May at locations across the city. Join us for guided birding adventures as spring migration unfolds week by week. RSVP to save your spot! bit.ly/BAO_BirdSongWalks

Last Saturday 100+ people came out to our first public planting at our new 12.5 acres property on NE 82nd Ave! Together, we put 540 native plants in the ground, one of the first steps towards healing and restoring this former landfill to make it a haven for people and wildlife.

We're transforming a 12.5-acre brownfield into a Wildlife Care Center, nature park, & oak savanna habitat. Join us on 4/15 at 7p to learn about early design and restoration efforts, native plantings, and the horticulture program for local high school students. birdallianceoregon.org/event/nature...

Registration is open for our new Conversational Pigeon Classes! In this 3-week course, you’ll build fluency in cooing, strutting, and subtle head-bobbing. This is perfect for anyone hoping to finally understand what the pigeons have been saying about them. birdallianceoregon.org/conversation...

Join us all of April and May for free Bird Song Walks around the Portland Metro Area! 🦅 🐤 🪺

The Northern Rough-winged Swallow may look unassuming with its brown back and dusky throat but it has a hidden feature: tiny hook-like barbs on its wing feathers that feel rough to the touch. Even its scientific name, Stelgidopteryx serripennis, means “scraper wing” and “saw feather.”

We’re hosting our very first Baby Shower on April 25 from 12 - 5 p.m. to make sure all our nestlings, fledglings, and kits get the care they need! Join us to help give thousands of baby wildlife their best start. RSVP and learn more: bit.ly/WCC-BabyShower. Can't make it? We have a registry!

Our beloved free April & May Bird Song Walks are back! Join us at locations around the Portland Area Sundays through Fridays as we listen for warblers, tanagers, & more! These walks are low-key, welcoming, and perfect for birders of all levels. RSVP: birdallianceoregon.org/our-work/lea...

Oregon is home to many beautiful, colorful birds—from yellows to reds to blues to pinks—and we’re going to introduce you to them all. birdallianceoregon.org/blog/the-mos...

Have you ever wondered how young Clark's Grebe "grebettes" hitch a ride? Both parents share the job of back-brooding, keeping them warm and protected from predators. While one parent is busy ferrying their young, the other is foraging for food and they switch back-n-forth all day. 🎥: Lane Wintermute

Birdathon registration is open! 🎉Count bird species (not miles) in this fun event open to beginners and experienced birders alike. Join a team or go solo, meet people, explore outdoors, and support bird conservation statewide. Bonus: punny team names! 👉 Learn more & register: bit.ly/Birdathon2026

Due to a landslide and subsequent sinkhole, NW Cornell Rd. is closed from NW Thompson Rd. to Skyline Rd. You will need to take NW Thompson Rd. to Skyline Rd. to go around the closure. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you updated when it will reopen. www.portland.gov/transportati...

Join us with Friends of Trees for a community planting event at our new sanctuary on NE 82nd Ave in East Portland. Help plant native shrubs and trees, remove invasives, and support future wildlife habitat. Enjoy optional birding walks and learn about the site’s future. RSVP: bit.ly/April4Planting

Join author Casey Clapp virtually on Tuesday, March 10 at 7p to explore why some neighborhoods have more trees than others and how history shaped the patterns we see in urban forests today. RSVP: birdallianceoregon.org/event/nature...

Looking to get a new pair of binoculars or spotting scope? Join us for our annual Spring Optics Fair on March 21 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to test out different models, talk with expert optics reps, and score some great deals & door prizes! Mark your calendars and plan to swing by!

We just received word that the vote for 1.25% for Wildlife is happening tomorrow! Please click this link and take a moment to urge your senator to vote YES on HB 4134! Your email will help protect the wildlife and wild places we all love: birdallianceoregon.org/.../support-...

What makes Short-eared Owls so charismatic is that we actually get to see them in action! While most owls in Oregon stay hidden in dense forests and are active mainly at night, these beautiful birds can often be spotted at dawn or dusk flying low over marshes, grasslands and fields as they hunt.

Get ready for Slough Fest! From February 28 - March 8, Bird Alliance of Oregon and eleven different partners are putting on more than a dozen programs exploring the beauty, birds, and ecological significance of the slough! Check out our offerings and join us! birdallianceoregon.org/.../adult......

Curious how to turn your love for nature into real action? Join us for our first Advocacy Training of the year on February 26 at 6 p.m.! This virtual session is perfect for anyone interested in environmental advocacy. Visit this link to learn more and rsvp: birdallianceoregon.org/event/winter...

While many birds are just starting to think about spring, Great Horned Owls are already nesting. Females incubate eggs in mid/late winter, often reusing old hawk, crow, or heron nests. By late winter, fluffy white owlets peek over the edge completely dependent on both parents for warmth and food.

📢A harmful logging bill is back in the Oregon Legislature. HB 4105 would weaken protections for state forests by prioritizing clearcutting over clean water, wildlife, climate, and community drinking water. Click this link to TAKE ACTION before 1 p.m. Feb. 11: birdallianceoregon.org/take-action/...

Join us virtually Tues., Feb. 10 at 7p as local author and environmentalist Rand Schenck presents Forest Under Siege, exploring a century of forest management in the Pacific Northwest, from an era of relentless logging toward recovery. birdallianceoregon.org/event/nature...

TAKE ACTION! 1.25% for Wildlife (HB 4134) would create a sustainable funding source to protect Oregon’s most imperiled wildlife and habitats. Contact the House Revenue Committee by Feb. 4 and ask them to support this once-in-a-generation opportunity. birdallianceoregon.org/take-action/...

It’s the time of year that birders affectionately refer to as Weird Duck Season. Ducks that breed far north make their way here during the winter so there’s generally a more interesting variety of ducks to see. Add in hybrids & sea ducks, & every outing turns into a refresher course on ducks.

Join us for Hawks & Hot Chocolate, a day of winter birding on Sauvie Island! Swing by on Sat., Feb. 21 anytime between 10 a.m. -2 p.m. to enjoy the festivities. We’ll keep you warm with free hot chocolate and coffee, plus sweet farm-baked goods for purchase. For more info: bit.ly/Hawks-HotChocolate

Summer & spring break camp registration is OPEN! 🌿 SWIFTS Nature Summer Camp runs June thru August with 10 weeks of nature-based adventures for grades 1–12 - art, science, play, and exploring the PNW. Sliding scale is available. Learn more & register today! birdallianceoregon.org/our-work/lea...

Why is the killdeer, a bird well known and frequently observed by birders, listed as "near threatened" on eBird? Our statewide adult education manager, Brodie Cass Talbott, explains in our latest Field Notes column: birdallianceoregon.org/blog/whither...

We need your help to stop drones from disturbing and harming wildlife! Click to tell urge Oregon Parks to strengthen the proposed rules around drones. Talking points in link! birdallianceoregon.org/take-action/...

Thank you to everyone who supported our year-end giving efforts! Because of your generosity and belief in our mission, we can continue protecting native birds and the habitats they depend on across Oregon. We couldn’t do this without you and we are deeply grateful. 📷: Spotted Towhee / Mick Thompson

🎶 We like duck butts and we cannot lie and you other birders can’t deny! 🎶 Dabbling ducks use this feeding strategy to munch on aquatic plants, seeds, & invertebrates - their bills are equipped with tiny ridges called lamellae, which work like a strainer. Pretty efficient and no diving required!🙌

January offers a variety of ways to deepen your connection with birds and the natural world. Join us! birdallianceoregon.org/our-work/lea...

Excellent article about this impactful, annual community science project hitting its 100th year - check it out! www.oregonlive.com/environment/...

Join us virtually Jan. 13 for a fascinating look into the science of Sage-grouse conservation as we hear from Josh Collins, PhD, about the possibility that depletion of wildflowers is a cause of the decline in greater Sage-grouse populations in Central Oregon. birdallianceoregon.org/event/wildfl...

A century year of counting birds! Join us on January 3 for the 100th Christmas Bird Count. www.wweek.com/outdoors/202...

Join us for classes and outings that celebrate birds, wildlife and the natural wonders of our region and beyond! We have a great line up of virtual and in-person classes and outings all winter long - check them out and register to save your spot! birdallianceoregon.org/our-work/lea...