Litigation Update: Protecting Red Tree Voles and Marbled Murrelets
We do much of our best conservation work by advocating directly to decision-makers with the support of our incredible community of activists. But when all else fails, litigation is an important tool to...
View ArticleCan the Beaver State Do Right by…Beavers?
We’ve spent an astonishing amount of money trying to recreate what beavers do naturally. Now, the conversation is shifting to how we can protect and restore beavers (i.e., quit killing them and get out...
View ArticleWild Arts Festival Migrates to Its New Home
In 2024 the Wild Arts Festival is making a move to a new long-term home and a new weekend that will really let it shine. We are delighted to announce that the Festival will be held at the aptly named...
View ArticleJoin Our Newly Revitalized Advocacy Program!
The Advocacy Program is the home base for folks who are excited to speak out for nature. Bird Alliance of Oregon has always relied on collective action to win victories for nature. These successes over...
View ArticleKlamath Botulism Outbreak Update
In devastating news, the botulism outbreak at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge in the Klamath Basin has now claimed the lives of more than 60,000 birds, and will likely continue into early October....
View ArticleWhere Did the Vaux’s Swifts Go and Why Did They Leave Chapman Elementary...
If you’ve been watching our community science page or attended Swift Watch over the last week, you’ve likely noticed a large decline in numbers, with the count dropping to almost zero over the last few...
View ArticleBackyard Habitat Certification Program Changes for Eastside Residents
Backyard Habitat is temporarily pausing new enrollments for residents on the east side of Portland (east of the Willamette River). This is not a decision we arrived at lightly but is necessary to...
View ArticleA Birder’s Journey: Spotlight on Elsa Hume
Birder, Outings Leader, and poet Elsa Hume has been a part of our community since 2021, when she began attending our newly created Bird Days of Summer series. Since then, she’s attended field trips and...
View ArticleAn Important Announcement About Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Ambassador Animal...
Today, we share an important update about our beloved ambassador animals at Bird Alliance of Oregon. During the COVID era, the Ambassador Animal Program was substantially reduced and we took the last...
View ArticleBig Taxonomic Decisions Announced
Every August, the taxonomic decisions are announced, and every October, Cornell lab updates eBird and Merlin to reflect those changes. This year we have had a number of big changes that affect birding...
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