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Klamath Bird Observatory

Birds as indicators of environmental wellbeing

avian researcher in the field

Klamath Bird Observatory

Science for informed decision making
bird banding demonstration

Klamath Bird Observatory

Connecting communities through education
avian researchers in the field

Klamath Bird Observatory

Partner-driven conservation
Advancing bird and habitat conservation through science, education, and partnerships

Klamath Bird Observatory achieves bird conservation in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the ranges of our migratory birds. Emphasizing high-caliber science and the role of birds as indicators, we inform and improve natural resource management. Recognizing that conservation occurs across many fronts, we also nurture an environmental ethic through community outreach and education. We owe our success to committed donors, volunteers, staff, and partners who demonstrate that each of us can contribute to a legacy of abundant bird populations and healthy land, air, and water. 

Support KBO

There are several ways you can support KBO today. You can visit our online store to purchase some great merchandise for yourself or as gifts for friends and family. Additionally, consider donating through Bottle Drop, which is an eco-friendly option. If you want to make a more significant impact, please consider becoming a recurring donor.


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Starry Nights for Safer Flights: Protecting Migratory Birds in Oregon’s Dark Sky Park

Oregon’s skies just got a little darker—and that’s great news for birds. Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve has been named the state’s second international dark sky park, a designation that highlights not only its stunning starry skies but also its role in supporting bird conservation. This achievement aligns with a growing understanding of the harmful effects of light pollution on wildlife, especially migratory birds.

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Volunteer with KBO

Every year, KBO hosts and attends several events, and there is always more we wish we could do. To increase our outreach capacity, KBO is now accepting outreach volunteers. These volunteers could help table at events like Earth Day, assist in Bird Walks at local parks, and assist with field trips to banding stations. For these positions, we are looking for volunteers who are eager to share their love for the natural world, have good communication and people skills, and want to help communicate the vital work KBO does for bird conservation. To volunteer, you do not need to be a bird expert; you just need an eagerness to learn.

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NEWS RELEASE: Local Oak Partnerships Build Resources for Private Landowners

In partnership with the Umpqua Oak Partnership (UOP), the Klamath Siskiyou Oak Network (KSON) has released version 3.0 of “Restoring Oak Habitats in Southern Oregon and Northern California: A Guide for Private Landowners”. The funding for this landowner guide was from the Secure Rural Schools Title II program administered by the Bureau of Land Management Western Oregon Resource Advisory Committee.

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