We hope to welcome the Vaux’s Swifts back in April as they arrive with a warm wind from the south. The timing of the migration varies, so we hope they will show up when we gather to watch the birds ride in on the wind. The swifts use the Agate Hall Chimney to roost for…
Our First Saturday Bird Walks, created in celebration of the Lane Audubon Inclusivity and Diversity Statement, are reserved for women, BIPOC, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Birders of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to join, particularly those who may have felt intimidated at the thought of birding alone or on other guided walks.…
Our First Saturday Bird Walks, created in celebration of the Lane Audubon Inclusivity and Diversity Statement, are reserved for women, BIPOC, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Birders of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to join, particularly those who may have felt intimidated at the thought of birding alone or on other guided walks.…
Tye Jeske and Josh Galpern will lead the Third Saturday Bird Walk into the section of Fern Ridge Reservoir that begins at the west end of Royal Avenue. Start time is 8 am. We are hoping to see some migrant shorebirds arriving. Parking situation can be “dicey.” Leave no valuables in your car. FMI audubon@laneaudubon.org
Our First Saturday Bird Walks, created in celebration of the Lane Audubon Inclusivity and Diversity Statement, are reserved for women, BIPOC, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Birders of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to join, particularly those who may have felt intimidated at the thought of birding alone or on other guided walks.…
Tim Griffith will lead our walk at Dorris Ranch in Springfield. Start time is 7:30 am to beat the heat. Park in the upper lot by the bathroom. See calendar for map. Our Third Saturday Bird Walk continues to be open to all participants. FMI: audubon@laneaudubon.org.
Our First Saturday Bird Walks, created in celebration of the Lane Audubon Inclusivity and Diversity Statement, are reserved for women, BIPOC, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Birders of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to join, particularly those who may have felt intimidated at the thought of birding alone or on other guided walks.…
Lane County Audubon Society will host two fall swift events outside Agate Hall at sunset on Friday, September 8, and Friday, September 22. It’s fun to observe the swifts as they gather, inside the Agate Hall chimney to roost before they fly off to Central and South America for the winter. We may see thousands…
Led by John Sullivan. Meet at Heron Playground on West D Street in Springfield at 8am. We will walk the bike paths around the prairie of Alton Baker Park. It’s about a 3 mile loop. Our Third Saturday Bird Walk continues to be open to all participants. FMI: audubon@laneaudubon.org or check back here and/or the…
Our First Saturday Bird Walks, created in celebration of the Lane Audubon Inclusivity and Diversity Statement, are reserved for women, BIPOC, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Birders of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to join, particularly those who may have felt intimidated at the thought of birding alone or on other guided walks.…
Rachael Friese will lead the Third Saturday Bird Walk on October 21st at Luper Cemetery. We will meet at 8:00am at the gate to Luper Cemetery parking area off of Beacon Dr. (not Prairie Rd). Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. The walk is on a gravel road and is approximately 1 1/2 miles…
Our First Saturday Bird Outings, created in celebration of the Lane Audubon Inclusivity and Diversity Statement, are meant to hold intentional space for women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ birders. Birders of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to join, particularly those who may have felt intimidated at the thought of birding alone or on other guided…
Our monthly program meetings have something for everyone. During the last year we hosted programs by naturalists, wildlife artists and expert birders on a variety of topics from the birds of Hawaii, to ravens, wolves, and people, to the migration of red knots. Participating in a program meeting is a fun way to get involved with Lane County Audubon. Meetings are free and open to all.
We are currently meeting on Zoom and in-person as conditions allow on the 4th Tuesday of each month between September and May at 7:00 p.m.
