Birding at the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument As most long-time Oregonians are aware, on May 18, 1980, a cataclysmic event occurred at Mount St. Helens. The north flank of the volcano slid off in one of the largest landslides in recorded history, unleashing a powerful eruption. It buried 230 square miles of existing…
Our First Saturday Bird Walks, created in celebration of the Lane Audubon Inclusivity and Diversity Statement, are open to all. 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. November’s 1st Saturday walk leader will be…
Our Third Saturday Bird Walk will be at the Jasper Road Trailhead in Springfield. Our leader is Rachael Friese. The terrain is paved, with very little incline, if any. There is a portapotty on site. The walk begins at 8:30am, so please arrive a few minutes early. The walks generally last between 2.5 and 3…
At Katmai Park and Preserve’s famous Brooks Camp, bears gather in summer to feast on an abundance of spawning salmon. But what happens if the fish don’t show up? For over 20 field seasons, Ram Papish worked as a wildlife biologist studying birds and other wildlife, primarily in Alaska. His illustrations appear in many books…
Paul Bannick, award winning author and photographer from Seattle, Washington presents "Snowy Owls" on Friday December 10th 2021 at 7:30pm. For more details about the program see our Program Meetings page. The Eugene Natural History Society and Lane County Audubon Society invite you to their joint December Zoom meeting. The meeting will open at 7:00…
This year, the Florence CBC will be held on Saturday, December 18th. 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 correspondingly wide ranging species of birds. Since the individual areas are covered by…
Volunteers are welcome for the Oakridge Christmas Bird Count, scheduled for Tuesday, December 28 th! This count 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, High Prairie. Vast areas of Willamette National…
Saturday January 1, 2022--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…
Because of Covid19, only experienced bird enthusiasts are invited to take part in this year’s Cottage Grove CBC on Saturday, January 1st, 2022. Social distancing and/or masking are required at all times in the field and carpooling may only occur within existing family or social “pod” groups. Participants will receive and return data by email and Zoom.…
*SAVE THE DATE* This will be our 80th Christmas Bird Count! It will be on Sunday, January 2, 2022 which is our normal date during the three week Count Period. Unfortunately, we will still be under Covid restrictions and thus there will be no Chili Feed and the 27 Teams in the field will need…
January 15, 2022--Our Third Saturday Bird Walk continues to be open to all participants with no pre-sign-up required. Tom Munger will lead this walk at Finley Wildlife Refuge. We will meet at McFadden Marsh and begin the walk at 8:30 am. Tom is a wildlife professional and amateur photographer with a passion for birding who…
This program is available for viewing on YouTube: Fighting Crime with Feathers. Have you ever wondered what happened when you see a pile of feathers along the trail? Perhaps a crime has been committed! To solve cases like this, what you need is a forensic ornithologist. Pepper Trail is that guy. “I have a strange…
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.
