Observing the Behaviors of One Individual Bird Can Be Fascinating
Bird conservation depends on connecting people with nature. It’s a win-win in that being in nature is beneficial for our health and well-being. So go out birding! Enjoy the experience of seeing and hearing many types of birds and revel…
Bird City Oregon—May Update
Birds are awesome. They’re beautiful. They lift our spirits and spark our imagination. They contribute to functional ecosystems and act as indicators of healthy environments. But, alas, their populations are declining all over the world due to a variety of…
The Downside of Gas-powered Leaf Blowers; Less Polluting Alternatives
Our campaign to promote bird-friendly communities is taking flight. We are getting closer to the official launch of the Bird City certification program here in Oregon. Lane Audubon is the lead organization on this promising initiative. As we develop the…
Proposed NWFP Changes Move It in the Wrong Direction
The Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) could be better but has been somewhat beneficial as is. Unfortunately, it turns out that it could also be a lot worse. The National Forest Service is supporting changes to the plan, some of which…
2024 Eugene Christmas Bird Count–A Great Success
The 83rd Eugene Christmas Bird Count (ECBC) was a great success. On December 29, 2024, 170 hardy birdwatchers took to the field and walked 169 miles, drove 409 miles, and rode bicycles 4 miles looking for birds. They, along with…
Science Supports Habitat Haven
We are excited about the potential of Habitat Haven, our backyard certification program, to help people create habitat that supports biodiversity. But does it work? It makes sense that through planting native vegetation and creating canopy levels, through reducing pesticide…
Habitat News
Good news from the Elliott State Research Forest At their September meeting, the board of the Elliott voted unanimously to add 10,000 acres to the existing 32,000 acre “Big Block Reserve,” expanding it to >42,000 acres (more than half the…
Let’s Help Birds!
Why? There is no way to put a value on the joy that birds bring to us, the wonder that we experience when we see or hear them, the creativity fostered by their presence, and the fulfillment that they bring…
Habitat Haven: Summer Update
Birds and pollinators can’t talk, but we know they are happy about Habitat Haven! Lane Audubon’s answer to biodiversity loss began three months ago as a pilot program of 20 households. We now have 47 enrollments and 7 wonderful volunteers! Responses have…