In 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 canutus), a medium-sized sandpiper, is a regular guest along the Oregon Coast during its spring and fall migrations. Extremists among sandpipers, Red Knots…
Steve Ackers is the field crew leader of the Northern Spotted Owl project in the upper McKenzie watershed. He is an expert in wildlife population monitoring and mathematical modeling of demographic parameters. Steve has been studying the spotted owl in the H. J. Andrews Experimental Forest in the Blue River/McKenzie Bridge area for about 14…
Our newish First Saturday bird walks are a celebration of the recently adopted Lane Audubon Inclusivity and Diversity Statement. We encourage women, members of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities (and their allies) to join these walks, particularly anyone who has felt intimidated at the thought of joining previously existing walks. Leaders and locations are to be determined.…
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.