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Help us make positive change across the state by signing up to become a Bird Alliance of Oregon advocate.

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Sep 18
Birding Oregon Hotspots: The Best of the Portland Metro Area

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Sep 19
Let’s Hear it for the Girls: Demystifying Female Birds

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Sep 21
Birding Day: Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge

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Sep 18
Birding Oregon Hotspots: The Best of the Portland Metro Area

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Sep 19
Let’s Hear it for the Girls: Demystifying Female Birds

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Sep 21
Birding Day: Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge

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Stories from Bird Alliance: Amending the Northwest Forest Plan | Sept. 26

For the first time in 30 years, the Forest Service is amending the plan, which is a double-edged sword: this is an opportunity to strengthen or weaken habitat protections. Come learn from Quinn Read, Conservation Director, more about why this amendment process matters and what you can do to weigh in!

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Vaux's Swifts gather above the chimney at Chapman Elementary School against a purple sky.

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Whether you’re volunteering to clear trails at our sanctuary, submitting comments to urge local leaders to stand up for the environment, building a lush Backyard Habitat for native birds and pollinators, or attending a Nature Night event, you are a vital part of the Bird Alliance of Oregon community.

Every person and every action matters, and each member of our community is instrumental in effecting positive change, protecting the environment, and advocating for Oregon’s wildlife and wild places.

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Shop our selection of optics, books, bird feeders and seed, field guides, locally and more.

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Community Science

Community science is a great way to have fun, learn about the natural world, and make a difference for wildlife.

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Backyard Habitat Certification Program

Join more than 5,000 properties in the Metro Area that are restoring habitat, one yard at a time.

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Be a part of the Bird Alliance of Oregon flock and help build a region where people and wildlife flourish together!

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Birding Resources

From the coast to Portland to Eastern Oregon, discover the best places to explore native birds and the natural beauty of Oregon.

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Bird Alliance of Oregon Wildlife Sanctuary

Visit us at our free Wildlife Sanctuary, and enjoy 172-acres of habitat and more than 4 miles of trails just 10 minutes from downtown Portland.

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Protect

The impact of our efforts is written across Oregon’s landscape, and is fueled by grassroots engagement by our passionate community.

Educate

Our expert environmental educators create tomorrow’s advocates by inspiring people of all ages to explore and connect with the natural world.

Wildlife Rehabilitation

The Wildlife Care Center rehabilitates injured and orphaned native wildlife, educates the public to reduce human/wildlife conflicts, and collects valuable scientific data.

Stewardship

With three wildlife sanctuaries, we provide a safe haven for wildlife and a place for people to connect to the natural world.

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