Bird Alliance of Oregon is hosting three Big Sits on May 13, this year’s World Migratory Bird Day, throughout important migratory habitats in Oregon: Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon, Jackson Bottom Wetlands in Hillsboro, and Nehalem on the northern Oregon coast.
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Why must there be a deeper connection? At this pivotal moment in time, there cannot be too many environmental stewards. Those who speak for nature can theoretically include every one of us, and this is what passively observing nature induces. Specifically, this practice of being in nature encourages the observer to see beauty and commonality in all things.
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This spring, Adult Education’s free Outings program is getting a fresh update! We have heard from many Outings participants and leaders that you wanted a change, and that feedback has birthed Bird Alliance of Oregon’s new, free, Standing Outings, offered once every month using a lottery-based registration.
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When a Bald Eagle was hit by a vehicle on I-84, Oregon State Police were called to capture the eagle and they bring her into the Wildlife Care Center. Read on to learn about her injuries and recovery, as well as her release on New Year’s Day 2023!
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Many birds migrate away from the colder regions in winter, but our friends spending the season here have myriad creative adaptations for staying warm.
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Many wonder how our wildlife neighbors, Anna’s Hummingbirds, survive the cold weather. The amazing thing is Anna’s Hummingbirds are quite resilient in snow and freezing temperatures and are uniquely adapted to handle the cold. However, if you’d like to assist, here some tips for how you can do so safely.
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Feathers are fascinating from how strong and flexible they are, to how light and protective they are. They’ve even been studied by engineers for their adhesive properties.
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Over the summer, we met many new faces – half of the Bird Days of Summer crew were attending a Bird Alliance of Oregon event for the first time, with many giving birding a first try, too! Creating approachable spaces to explore the birds and nature around us is what Bird Days of Summer was intended to do.
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Harry was involved with the organization in one way or another for 64 years, amassing volunteer hours that would take most people three lifetimes. His contributions to Bird Alliance of Oregon were enormous, including writing the Sightings and Field Notes columns in the Warbler for decades, and serving as board president, editor of the Warbler, and volunteer manager, as well as being a trip leader and class instructor.
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During the winter months, birds prepare their bodies to combat the cold and retain their body heat. In summer they must expend heat and keep their body temperature at a safe level. Physically, birds can prepare their bodies to combat overheating in a number of ways.
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