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For classes offered by Bird Alliance of Oregon, register here.

birds of the coast

April 30, 2024
6:00 – 7:00 PM

The Oregon Coast hosts a wonderful diversity of birds in a variety of habitats. This online class from Bird Alliance of Oregon will introduce you to some of our coastal specialties, from waterfowl to shorebirds to gulls to auks. We will also explore some of the best birding sites on the north coast, pointing out the various habitats of each, and learn tips for safe and successful coast birding.

Audubon birding day:
birds of the coast

May 4, 2024
May 5, 2024
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

The Oregon Coast hosts a great diversity of birds in a variety of habitats. On this trip we will seek out our coastal specialties, including Tufted Puffin, Black Oystercatcher, Ruddy Turnstone, Brandt’s Cormorant, Harlequin Duck, and many others. We will bird sites around Cannon Beach and Seaside, possibly north to Fort Stevens. Our trip should coincide with the peak of spring migration. This is a self-driving trip.

herons and ibises of Oregon

May 21, 2024
6:00 – 7:00 PM

With long legs, long necks, and long bills, herons and ibises are stately denizens of wetlands and meadows. Oregon hosts a variety of these long-legged waders throughout the state. This online class from Bird Alliance of Oregon will look at the life history of these birds and help you to find and identify all the species that call Oregon home.

Herping field trip

June 2, 2024
9:00 AM – Noon

On this walk, sponsored by Bird Alliance of Oregon, we will be searching for a variety reptiles and amphibians at Jackson Bottom Wetland Preserve. We will discuss techniques for finding and identifying animals with minimal disturbance to them and their habitat. Binoculars are recommended. Register here.

Birding day: BAskett Slough National wildlife refuge

June 8, 2024
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Part of the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Baskett Slough contains wetlands, grasslands, and oak woodlands, all hosting a great variety of birds and other wildlife. Nesting season will be in full swing, so we should be greeted by lots of birdsong on this trip sponsored by Bird Alliance of Oregon. Some of our target species include Blue-winged and Cinnamon Teal, Black-necked Stilt, Swainson’s Thrush, Yellow-headed Blackbird, Western Meadowlark, and Acorn Woodpecker. Register here.

field trip: Cooper mountain nature park

July 13, 2024
7:00 – 10:00 AM

With both conifer forest and oak savannah, Cooper Mountain Nature Park is a great place to see and hear our summer resident birds. This early morning hike, sponsored by Bird Alliance of Oregon, will search for Lazuli Bunting, Western Bluebird, Chipping Sparrow, Western Flycatcher, and Western Tanager, among others. Register here.

Birding day: timberline lodge

July 27, 2024
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Mount Hood’s Timberline Lodge is the only place in the Cascades where you can drive to the tree line on a paved road. This trip, sponsored by Bird Alliance of Oregon, gives us access to alpine species that can be hard to reach otherwise. Clark’s Nutcracker, Mountain Bluebird, Horned Lark, and Cassin’s Finch are expected. With a little luck we could find Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch. Register here.