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Thank you to everyone that attended the Forest for the Birds webinar series. This 12-part lecture series addresses the 50-year decline of 3 billion birds through partnerships, conservation science, and forest management. The series told a compelling story about forest bird population declines, partnership opportunities, and forest management actions that can support bird population recovery and sustainability. 

Did you miss the last Forest for the Birds Webinar by Dr. John Alexander from the Klamath Bird Observatory? No worries you can find the recording of John’s webinar “Effectiveness monitoring – evaluating the effects of forest management on bird populations,” here. All of the recorded webinars from the Forest of the Birds Series can be […]

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 KBO’s instrumental role in applying avian science to inform […]

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.

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 survive— and even thrive— over winter, so that they may have more productive spring.

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 tutorial, teaching participants to create a simple animation of Snoopy, the lovable canine character from the PEANUTS cartoon, and his feather pal Woodstock. This World Migratory Bird Day event will be held via Zoom on December 16, 2021, at 5:30 PM Pacific Standard Time.

While birding is a relatively accessible hobby in general, some may find it challenging to get into. There are specific barriers that BIPOC communities face. Sam DeJarnett and other partners are helping to overcome barriers that make birding less accessible and attracting groups representing a broad range of demographics. They are helping the BIPOC community, as well as other beginner birders, find their place in the birding community.

For our November challenge the #BigYearAtHome Team encourages participants to 1) learn more about #UrbanBirding Hotspots and Urban National Wildlife Refuges near you and 2) go and visit one of your local #UrbanBirding Hotspots or Urban National Wildlife Refuges. Other #UrbanBirding resources and tips are also provided. Plus, learn more about the US Fish and Wildlife Services Urban Bird Treaty Program and participating cities.

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. In Portland, Oregon, Urban Bird Treaty Program partners are modeling “What it Takes to Develop a Bird-Safe City.” Learn more about the Urban Bird Treaty program and get ready to get involved as the #BigYearAtHome Team gears up for our November #UrbanBirdTreaty challenge!

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 challenge we invite you to come together as a part of World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) to celebrate this phenomenon of migration around the world. In October, WMBD will take us to sites where our shared birds stop to rest and refuel and to the places where they breed. Join the WMBD community at BIRD DAY LIVE (www.birddaylive.com)!