Watch this program on YouTube. Join us for a spectacular program about unusual creatures in areas of South America where travelers rarely go. John Sullivan has presented programs for us many times. Every time we have been educated and amazed! John and his wife, Laura Johnson, joined a herpetology-focused tour of Bolivia in early 2024.…
On December 13, Professor Michael Murphy of Portland State University will share early findings of studies examining the population biology of the forest birds living in the extensive Forest Park system of Portland. This program is jointly sponsored by Lane County Audubon Society and the Eugene Natural History Society. Michael says, “I am currently initiating…
It's that time of year again. This year, the Florence CBC will be held on Saturday, December 14th. The Florence CBC has had a long history as a significant Count area. The Count Circle includes both inland and coastal areas, covering very diverse habitats which attract and support a correspondingly wide range of bird species.…
Join the Coast Fork Birders in the Cottage Grove Christmas Bird Count! All levels of bird enthusiasts are encouraged to take part in this opportunity to contribute to a great citizen science effort while learning bird identification from experienced birders. This event is coordinated by Grace Fowler-Gore and each count section will be led by…
The 2024 Eugene Christmas Bird Count (ECBC) is on Sunday, December 29. This will be our 83rd Christmas Bird Count! This date is our regular day within the normal three-week Count Period. Guidelines for social distancing will be up to the Team Leaders and each team member. Please be respectful of other’s safety concerns. I’m…
The Oakridge CBC, planned for Tuesday, December 31st, surveys a 15-mile diameter circle roughly centered on the town of Oakridge. It includes the nearby town of Westfir, most of Hills Creek Reservoir, the upper end of Lookout Point Reservoir, and High Prairie. Vast areas of Willamette National Forest inside the circle provide almost unlimited possibilities…
Our First Saturday Bird Outings, created as part of our commitment to 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…
...How Birds & Plants Depend On Each Other Please join the Willamette Valley Hardy Plant Group for this presentation by Dan Gleason. Birds and plants have a long evolutionary history and many fascinating relationships have developed between them. Birds obviously nest in plants (trees and bushes) and they use plant material to construct nests. Many…
Tim Griffith will lead the 3rd Saturday Bird Walk on January 18. Meet at 8:00am at South Eugene Meadows (scroll down for map and directions.) The walk is mostly level with one area of minor elevation change. The walk will start on a narrow gravel trail which transitions into a dirt trail. Depending on the weather,…
Dorena Reservoir Sunday, January 19, 9:30 am. Park in the Walmart parking lot (close to Outdoor Living). Count is predicted to last from 10 am - 1 pm. FMI: contact Grace Fowler-Gore at 817.975.4936 or GraceLovesBirds1@ gmail.com
Cottage Grove Reservoir Sunday, January 19, 2 pm. Park in Lakeside Park. Count is predicted to last until around 4 pm. Anyone is welcome to join us at one or both counts. If you want to survey both reservoirs, be sure to bring lunch and water (or a hot beverage) for yourself. FMI: contact Grace…
Watch on YouTube. Dennis Arendt will share his thoughts on why birding is good for you, along with many of his photos, taken in both exotic and local birding hotspots. He has found that the rewards of birding are not confined to identifying birds and checking them off on your list. Many aspects of birding go…
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 Coast to Cascades Bird Alliance. 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.