Mission StatementLane County Audubon Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of and education about our natural environment, with a primary focus on birds and other wildlife and their habitats.Equity and Diversity StatementThe birds that Lane County Audubon…
Consider writing your state representatives in support of the following proposed legislation. Protect Oregon’s forests. HB 2357. Eliminates the problematic Oregon Forest Resources Institute while allowing for more monitoring staff at ODF to ensure compliance with forestry laws. Increases science staff…
Following a few years of discussion about establishing a new Christmas Bird Count (CBC) just east of Eugene, we did a test run on January 10, just outside the official CBC period. The circle covered the area from Dorris Ranch…
In late September, the National Audubon Society notified all 2,646 Christmas Bird Count (CBC) Coordinators that they would allow CBCs, but only under strict COVID guidelines. These included social distancing, masks, no carpooling except family “pods,” and no live Countdowns…
December 26, 1940 to December 9, 2020Many of you knew Paul Sherrell. He was a fixture around Eugene birding for many years. Paul passed away in early December.Paul grew up in Vancouver, Washington, and completed his education to a Masters…
Conserving biodiversity is a big challenge, but there is much we can do. Populations suffer from habitat loss and fragmentation, the wildlife trade, invasive species, and disease. These are exacerbated by climate change, as animals shift range, search for food,…
Last year the weather was very nice for the ECBC with just a little rain at end of the day. 162 people were in the field all day and combined with the 81 Home Counters saw 123 species. Eight more…
The wildfires that tore through our communities and devastated natural areas were terrifying. We are so sorry for those who had to flee, for those who lost their homes, for those impacted by the fire and smoke. We are sad,…
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-54592215Knot numbers hit record level
This program is available for viewing now, click here: https://youtu.be/hNOoonhbb2oIn a slide show of her original paintings, Janet Essley explores the fascinating life cycles of these long-distance migrants, the amazing physiology, and the conservation challenges they face. The Red Knot (Calidris…