Becoming Birds: Decolonizing Ecoliteracy
This life full of birds has not only taught me much of what I know about the places that I have lived in, but reinforced much of my belief that I can teach almost anything through birds.
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How Are the Chapman Swifts Doing in the Smoke?
We all know and love the Chapman Vaux’s Swifts. Here are the observations from staffer Candace Larson on how they are behaving in the midst of the smoke.
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The Quest for Darker Skies over Portland
September is upon us, and the southbound migration of our avian friends is well underway. Artificial light in the night sky drowns out the stars that birds use to navigate, pulling them off course and into lit areas where they can become entrapped in light, in some cases even inadvertently calling other birds into hazardously lit areas.
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Joseph Saunders: Macro Photographer and BlackAFinSTEM Member
Macro photographer Joseph Saunders dives into the importance of invertebrates, the accessibility of macro photography, pro tips for people interested in macro, and why some of nature’s most feared creatures just aren’t that scary.
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Remembering Kahler Martinson
Kahler was one of the giants of Bird Alliance of Oregon over the past three decades, serving on our board of directors, Conservation Committee, and two tours of duty donating his time as Interim Executive Director during periods of transition.
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A Huge Win for Birds: Migratory Bird Treaty Act
“This is a huge win for our wild birds,” said Bird Alliance of Oregon Conservation Director Bob Sallinger. “The court has now made it clear that the MBTA does in fact protect wild birds from both direct and incidental take and the Trump Administration’s attempt to give bird killing industries a free pass was illegal and will not stand.”
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The Home Lives of Oregon’s Woodpeckers
In the world of birding, woodpeckers are easy fan favorites. They’re boisterous, easy to find and observe, and have amazing adaptations that aid their industrious lifestyle.
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Birding in Taiwan: Reconnecting with My Dad
“How old is he? Does he have a website?” My dad interrogated me in Mandarin Chinese.
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Belonging: A Conversation with Greg Smith and Mercy M’fon Shammah from Wild Diversity
Since 2017, Wild Diversity has worked to decolonize outdoor spaces by creating a welcoming environment and sense of belonging in the outdoors for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ communities through outdoor adventures, education and community workshops.
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What’s Happening This Week During the Nesting Season: July 6
This week, we will look at two cavity nesting swallows. They are just finishing up the breeding season and fall migration is just weeks away.
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