The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) honored Klamath Bird Observatory (KBO) with their National Conservation Partner Award on March 10, 2021. KBO has been collaborating with the BLM’s Medford and Lakeview districts and Oregon State and National offices for more than 20 years. The award recognized … [Read more...]
Archives for 2021
What is it about birding? A panel discussion on the joys of birding.
What is it about birding? Learn about the joys of birding from a panel of experienced birders – and new birders who are just getting started. This recorded panel is intended to create a sense of belonging and community for people of color. This BIPOC panel discussion was hosted by the US Fish and … [Read more...]
#BigYearAtHome December Challenge- Winterizing your Garden
Our December #BYAH challenge is to winterize your gardens with birds in mind. During winter all animals still need quality food, water, and shelter to survive and, as habitat loss and climate change continue to impact these necessities. By winterizing your garden for birds, you can help birds … [Read more...]
Sing, Fly, Soar, and Cartoon — Like a Bird
Partners in Flight is co-hosting a World Migratory World Day Event with Klamath Bird Observatory. This special holiday animation workshop will be fun for the whole family. It will be led by Larry Leichliter, former PEANUTS director, and accomplished animator. The workshop will offer a live-action … [Read more...]
Birding for Beginners: helping diverse communities find their place in birding
“Now may just be the perfect time to take up the meditative, educational, and inclusive hobby known as birding -- an easy social-distancing activity year-round, including the fall and winter months… While birding is a relatively accessible hobby in general, some may find it challenging to get … [Read more...]
#BigYearAtHome November Challenge – Urban Birding (#UrbanBirding)
For our November challenge the #BigYearAtHome Team encourages participants to: Learn more about #UrbanBirding Hotspots and Urban National Wildlife Refuges near you, and Go and visit one of your local #UrbanBirding Hotspots or Urban National Wildlife Refuges. WHAT IS URBAN BIRDING? SIMPLY … [Read more...]
The Urban Bird Treaty Program: Making local communities healthier places for birds and people
#BigYearAtHome Team and US Fish and Wildlife Service Urban Bird Treaty Program The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Urban Bird Treaty Program supports public-private partnerships in U.S. cities that are working to make local communities healthier places for birds and people. Program partners … [Read more...]
October #BigYearAtHome challenge — “Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird,” with World Migratory Bird Day
from the #BigYearAtHome Team and Environment for the Americas Autumn migration is the first major challenge in the life cycle of migratory birds as young birds leave their nests and make their first flights to wintertime places where they have never been before. For our October #BigYearAtHome … [Read more...]
September #BigYearAtHome challenge — #BirdSafeWindows
the #BigYearAtHome Team Our September #BigYearAtHome challenge involves making our homes and places of business more bird friendly by helping birds to avoid colliding with our windows (#BirdSafeWindows). With fall upon us, birds are starting to flock and migrate, and now is the time to ensure … [Read more...]
Interior Great Lakes National Wildlife Refuge System facilities selected for bird-friendly facility challenge
UW Fish and Wildlife Service Ottawa, Neal Smith and Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuges, as well as the La Crosse District of Upper Mississippi River National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, will be receiving funds for the Interior Great Lakes Region billion bird-friendly facility … [Read more...]
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