CBC–Cottage Grove By Grace Fowler-Gore, Count Coordinator and Compiler Eight of us gathered at 6:30 am, Saturday, December 30, to enjoy a delicious hot breakfast at Vintage Inn. At the end of the day, 14 of us gathered at El…
Although the weather was not ideal, the 82nd ECBC held on Sunday Dec. 31 was a great success. The 190 Field Observers and 101 Home Counters saw 133 species of birds and 66,334 individual birds. Field observers spent 273 hours…
The 2023 Eugene Christmas Bird Count (ECBC) is on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Yes, this is New Year’s Eve, but we will be done by dusk, which will give you plenty of time to still party hardy. The date is…
If you’d prefer to not participate on a Eugene Christmas Bird Count field team this year, consider being an ECBC Home Counter. From the comfort of your own home, you can record the birds you see at your feeder, in…
We had a cool, misty morning for our October’s Third Saturday Bird Outing at Luper Cemetery. Many large flocks of Cackling Geese were flying across the cloudy sky and one large flock landed in a nearby field. We saw a…
Although the November issue of The Quail contained LCAS’s annual fundraising request, it’s not too late to give to the organization if you haven’t yet done so. You can donate either by mailing your tax-deductible check to LCAS, PO Box…
Lane Audubon is fortunate to participate in the University of Oregon’s Environmental Science (ENVS) Internship Programs. ENVS students may register for the internship program “class” and receive credit for working with non-profits in the area. In addition to academic credit,…
Lane Audubon is pleased to launch our Lights Out Campaign. Mayor Lucy Vinis has signed on for the city with a proclamation that encourages community members to reduce unnecessary light at night. Artificial light at night has been shown to…
Cecelia is a familiar face, having volunteered for three years as the Coordinator of Audubon Adventures. Ash is a UO graduate student in the Non-Profit Management program, who reached out to serve as a Board member through their course work.…
Dim the Lights for Birds at Night! By Taking the Pledge for sensible lighting, you can help make our region safer and healthier for wildlife and humans alike, and help raise awareness about the growing impact that light pollution has…