Great Egret in breeding plumage

Forgotten Founder: Dr. Emma J. Welty

William Finley and Herman Bohlman may be the best known, but they are not the only founders of Oregon Audubon Society (now Bird Alliance of Oregon). Dr. Emma J. Welty was there at the start and stayed engaged for over 20 years.

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Statement on National Audubon’s Decision to Keep the Name Audubon

This morning National Audubon announced that they decided to keep the name Audubon, despite John James Audubon’s history as a slaveholder and person who stole skulls from the graves of Native Americans. This decision is disappointing and damaging, showing disregard to the communities of color and allies, including National Audubon’s own union staff, who have openly expressed that the name is harmful and a barrier to our important work. 

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Two separate photos side by side, the one on the left of Ruby preening her feathers and the one on the right a portrait of Aristophanes.

A New Home for Ruby and Aristophanes

We have both exciting and hard news to share with you regarding our two beloved Ambassador Animals, Aristophanes the Raven and Ruby the Turkey Vulture. In early January both birds will be moving to the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma Washington.

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a photo of Stuart Wells standing in the sanctuary

Meet Stuart Wells, Bird Alliance of Oregon’s New Executive Director

Bird Alliance of Oregon is thrilled to welcome our new executive director, Stuart Wells, to the Bird Alliance of Oregon flock. We wanted to start off his tenure by helping our community get to know Stuart, his background, and why he’s so passionate about protecting habitat and wildlife and connecting people with nature.

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A coyote stands at attention in a meadow surrounded by purple flowers.

Trapping Reform Comes to Oregon

On June 17, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission took a major and long overdue step forward in reforming trapping regulations in the state. After a marathon hearing that extended more than three hours, the ODFW Commission voted 6-1 to require trappers using live-animal restraining traps, such as leg-hold traps, to check the traps every 48 hours.

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