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Birds of the Coast

April 29. 2026
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Online Class

With its open waters, offshore rocks, sandy beaches, estuaries, and towering forests, the Oregon Coast is home to a myriad of fascinating bird species. This online class from Bird Alliance of Oregon will introduce you to the seabirds (like murres and puffins), waterfowl, gulls, shorebirds, and cormorants that are hard to find anywhere else. We will highlight some of the best birding spots on the north coast and give you tips for birding these areas safely and effectively. Join us as we learn about some of the unique birds you can find on your next trip to the beach! Register here.

Birding Day:
Birds of the Coast

May 2, 2026
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Join us as we explore some of the best birding sites from Cannon Beach to Fort Stevens during the peak of spring migration. Some of our target species include Tufted Puffin, Pigeon Guillemot, Black Oystercatcher, Ruddy Turnstone, Bonaparte’s Gull, Surf and White-winged Scoters, and Pacific Loon. Shorebird migration should be in full swing and songbirds will be returning to nest.

You will drive yourself. Bring food and water. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Access to parking at Fort Stevens State Park will require a parking pass. Register here.

Powell Butte Nature Park
Field Trip

May 16, 2026
8:00 – 11:00 AM

With a mixture of grassland and forest, Powell Butte is home to a great mix of bird species.

This trip will look for both nesting species and late spring migrants. Targets include Lazuli Bunting, Savannah Sparrow, Northern House Wren, Olive-sided Flycatcher, and Swainson’s Thrush.
Register here.

Life on the Wing:
Swallows, Swifts, and Nightjars

May 26, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Online Class

This online class from Bird Alliance of Oregon will introduce you to Oregon’s aerial insectivores, the swifts, swallows, and nightjars that sail through the summer skies catching insects on the wing. Some nest underground. Another can hibernate through winter weather. Learn about the life histories and special adaptations that make these birds so unique. Register here.

Identifying Shorebirds

August 11, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Online Class

Late summer is a great time to study shorebirds as they stop to feed and rest on their way from their breeding grounds in the Arctic to wintering grounds in the southern hemisphere. At first glance, many species look alike. But with a little practice, you will find that each has their own unique characteristics. Join us for this online class from Bird Alliance of Oregon as we show you how to identify all the regularly occurring species using shape, pattern, and behavior. Once you know what to look for, you will be identifying shorebirds like a pro. Register here.

Birding Day: Shorebirds on the Coast

August 15, 2026
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Southbound shorebird migration starts in mid-summer, so now is the time to see a variety of sandpipers, plovers, godwits, and dowitchers. Join us as we search beaches and estuaries from Seaside to Fort Stevens for these long-distance travelers as they stop along the coast to rest and feed.

You will drive yourself. Bring food and water. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Access to parking at Fort Stevens State Park will require a parking pass. Register here.

Hummingbirds of Oregon

August 20, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Online Class

With their jewel-like plumage and dazzling flying abilities, hummingbirds are in a class by themselves. This online class from Bird Alliance of Oregon will introduce you to all the hummingbird species that have been found in Oregon, showing you how to identify each one and where to look for them. We will also learn how to safely feed hummingbirds and how to attract them to your yard. Register here.