Klamath Bird Observatory

Nuestras Aves Compartidas (Our Shared Birds)

Many birds of southern Oregon, like the Rufous Hummingbird, Wilson’s Warbler, and Audubon’s Warbler, migrate long distances using their natural strength. Oregon’s location in the Pacific Northwest is crucial for the breeding of these migratory species. These birds breed in the temperate forests of Oregon and, in the fall, fly south to Mexico, where they spend 6 to 8 months in states like Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán. Come learn about the shared birds of southern Oregon and the western region of Mexico with Martín López Aguilar from Jalisco, Mexico. After his presentation on the migratory birds that connect us. Martín will lead a bird walk at Lynn Newberry Park. Binoculars will be available to borrow. The presentation will be in Spanish and English.

DATE: Saturday Nov 23

TIME: 9:00 am – 11:00 am

LOCATION: Talent Library (101 Home St, Talent) & Lynn Newbry Park

COST: Free

First Wednesday Bird Walk

Join RVAS for our monthly outing to Denman Wildlife Area. Walks begin at 8:30 am and end before noon, and are led by Jim Hostick. The gate will be open from 8:00 – 8:20 am. Participants need to purchase an ODFW Area Parking Permit at the ODFW Office, Sportsman’s Warehouse on Delta Waters and Highway 62 in Medford, or at Bi-Mart. We request that all participants be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Directions to meeting spot: We will meet at the entrance off Agate Rd. between 1/4 and 1/2 mile past the fire station on the left side of the road. Coming out Table Rock Rd., turn right on Antelope Rd. and go to the light on Agate Rd. and turn left. The fire station will be on your left at the corner of Ave. G and Agate Rd. Go 1/4 to /12 mile past the fire station and the gate will be on your left. Coming out on Highway 62 to Antelope Rd., turn left and go to the next light. Turn right and continue to the gate on Agate Rd.

The party will be held at Medford Congregational Church in Lidgate Hall (Lidgate Hall is located behind the Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 East Jackson Street, Medford).

It’s almost party time… Our party planning volunteers have been tirelessly gathering some wonderful items for this year’s silent auction, including decorative birds, hummingbird feeders that attach to your hat, and guided bird walks! Please join us on December 7th for food, games, and fabulous auction items. This will be a potluck event, so you are encouraged to bring a dish to share. We also want to attempt to make this a low-waste event, and ask everyone to bring their own plates, utensils, and cups if you are able.

We will see you at the Medford Congregational Church, December 7th, at 6 PM!

See https://www.roguevalleyaudubon.org/christmas-bird-counts/ for more information.

The contact for this CBC is Rebekah – rebekah.bergkoetter@gmail.com

See https://www.roguevalleyaudubon.org/christmas-bird-counts/ for more information.

The contact for this count is Jon Pope – jonath.pope@gmail.com