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Bird Alliance of Oregon Staff
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Bird Alliance of Oregon Purchases 12.5 Acres in NE Portland for New Wildlife Care Center and Nature Sanctuary

We’re excited to share that Bird Alliance of Oregon has purchased 12.5 acres of open space on NE 82nd Avenue in Portland! With this ample acreage, we’ll be able to build a state-of-the-art Wildlife Care Center and restore the land to create an eastside nature sanctuary, complete with trails for public use, a solar array, an outdoor classroom, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

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Urban Conservation |
Juvenile Northern Pgymy-Owls in Forest Park
Urban Conservation |

Update on PGE’s Harborton Reliability Project: What We’ve Learned, and What We Expect

On January 29 at 9 a.m., the City of Portland will hold a public hearing on PGE’s Harborton Reliability Project. This PGE proposal to update and expand their power grid infrastructure would severely impact nearly five acres of habitat in the northern stretches of Forest Park, and we need your help to fight against this. Make your voice heard by testifying at the hearing, or by submitting comments. To stay up to date, sign up for Action Alerts. Let’s fight for Forest Park together!

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Community Science |
Swift Watch crowd
Community Science |

Where Did the Vaux’s Swifts Go and Why Did They Leave Chapman Elementary School Early?

If you’ve been watching our community science page or attended Swift Watch over the last week, you’ve likely noticed a large decline in numbers, with the count dropping to almost zero over the last few days. The question on everyone’s mind is, where did they go? And why did they leave their longtime roost site at Chapman?

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Conservation |
A flock of Ross's Geese flying.
Conservation |

Join Our Newly Revitalized Advocacy Program!

The Advocacy Program is the home base for folks who are excited to speak out for nature. Bird Alliance of Oregon has always relied on collective action to win victories for nature. These successes over the past 122 years didn’t just magically happen. They are the result of individuals coming together to build the future they wanted to see.

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Wildlife Care Center |
baby brush rabbit
Wildlife Care Center |

Spring Is Coming (AKA Baby Animal Season!)

I bet that title sounded really cheerful, but I meant for you to read it with a Game of Thrones “winter is coming” energy. As spring rolls around the corner, we wildlife rehabilitators are bracing for our busiest season! Very soon, our hospital will be bustling for 12+ hours a day, run by a small but feisty team of staff members, and a huge dedicated pool of people volunteering their time to our mission.

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Urban Conservation |
Portland Oregon downtown aerial shot
Urban Conservation |

Historic Climate Investments Underway by the Portland Clean Energy Fund Program

Portland’s Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) is busy launching its inaugural 5-year Climate Investment Plan, which invests $750 million into climate justice projects in Portland communities. Read more about how this transformative program continues to center climate justice, evolves as additional revenue from billion dollar corporations provides more opportunities, and how you can weigh in to ensure the program does not get weakened.

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Conservation |
Cape Perpetua, photo by Oregon Marine Reserves
Conservation |

2024 Legislative Recap

The 2024 short legislative session concluded on March 7 after a month of frantic politicking. We want to thank all of you who weighed in with your legislators on behalf of nature. It takes sustained effort to move the needle in the legislature, and we couldn’t do it without you. Your advocacy and engagement is what makes Bird Alliance of Oregon so effective.

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Giving |
Greg Baker in his garden
Giving |

Bird Alliance of Oregon Highlight: Greg Baker

For over three decades, Greg Baker has been an integral part of the Bird Alliance of Oregon “flock”. Greg’s expertise in birding and mentorship has inspired hundreds of people to care for and appreciate birds over the many years of his involvement. His enthusiasm, knowledge, and willingness to share his expertise with others have made him a vibrant member of our Bird Alliance of Oregon community.

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