Author: Elva Manquera
Explore Shasta Valley with Shannon Rio
Take a ride with Shannon Rio as she takes through the majestic Shasta Valley. You will explore this wondrous land where wildlife and agriculture mix. The valley has wetlands, juniper forests, riparian forests, and crop lands all with the backdrop of Mount Shasta. Providing you with the opportunity to see a diversity of birds and other wildlife. Shannon enjoys taking the roads less traveled giving you an experience you won’t find anywhere else. There are two parts to this adventure a presentation on Thursday, May 19th at 6:30 pm and a field trip on Sunday, May 22nd. Sign up for one or both today!
Click here for registration and more information about these events.
Your Adventure Awaits!
There are several exciting Klamath Bird Observatory events that are happening right around the corner!
This Saturday, May 14th from 8 am – 12 pm Klamath Bird Observatory will be at Rogue Valley Bird Day at North Mountain Park in Ashland, OR. This free family-friendly event will have several fun activities including bird walks, bird banding, the big sit, and a bird calling contest for all ages. This event is in celebration of World Migratory Bird Day whose theme this year is focused on light pollution. Most birds migrate at night. They have been doing this for eons, as a night sky typically means calmer air space and fewer predators. Nocturnally migrating birds include ducks and geese, plovers and sandpipers, and songbirds of all kinds. These birds may travel thousands of miles between their breeding and non-breeding grounds. Come learn about how you can help make the skies safer for all birds.
Welcome to Shasta Valley
Don’t forget to reserve your spot for the field trip to Shasta Valley with KBO board member and educator Shannon Rio. As she takes you to the majestic Shasta Valley to explore and learn about the magical ecosystem of Shasta and find birds that you may not see here in the Rogue Valley. The field trip is on May 22nd and includes the hybrid presentation on May 19th at 6:30 pm. You can register for the presentation only and learn about Shasta from the comfort of your own home. The field trip is $200 per car and the Zoom presentation only has a suggested (not required) donation of $25.
Click here to reserve your car spot for the field trip and the presentation.
Click here for ONLY the presentation.
Now open for registration Beginner Bird Walk trip and presentation!
Are you wanting to learn more about birding but don’t know where to start? Maybe you are experienced but want to get back to your roots? Join KBO board member Amanda Alford for an educational presentation on June 9th from 7 pm – 8 pm and for the walk on June 11th from 9 am – 11 am. The presentation has unlimited attendance with non-walk attendees viewing from the comfort of their homes via Zoom and the walk attendees have the option of being in person at the KBO office. The limit for the walk at Lower Table Rock is 20 people and has a suggested (not required) donation of $25.
Click here to register for the Talk and Walk
Click here to register for the talk ONLY.
KBO relies on private donations to further our mission of advancing bird and habitat conservation through science, education, and partnerships. By attending KBO FUNdraising events, you help support KBO’s efforts. So, if you love birds, believe in birds as indicators of environmental wellbeing, and want to support KBO’s science-driven bird conservation mission, please register for this FUNdraising event today! We look forward to seeing you at one or more of our Spring Series FUNdraising Events.
Klamath Bird Observatory follows CDC guidelines. KBO events are being offered with COVID-19 safety as KBO’s primary concern. Proof of vaccination will be required for all in-person participants. All individuals attending an event must also fill out the Waiver of Liability form that will be emailed to you once you register for the event. Paper copies will be available at the event. Please do not attend the event if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Masks are not required but wear based on comfortability.
Registration for Beginner Bird Walk Zoom Presentation Only
This form is for the Beginner Bird Walk Zoom Presentation on June 9th, at 7 pm ONLY
Registration for Beginner Bird Walk at North Mountain Park
This form is for the Beginner Bird Walk at North Mountain Park on June 11th at 9 am and the Zoom presentation on June 9th at 7 pm.
Welcome to Shasta Valley with Shannon Rio
Join board member Shannon Rio as she takes you to the majestic Shasta Valley. You will explore the magical ecosystem of Shasta and find birds that you may not see here in the Rogue Valley. This is a two-part FUNdraiser. On May 19th, 6:30 pm – 8 pm there will be a presentation by Shannon about the Shasta Valley, the birds that call it home, and where to see them. She will provide a map and a list of birds for your own adventure. The presentation has a suggested donation of $25 for the Zoom link. Register here for the Zoom presentation only.
Part two is the field trip to Shasta Valley on May 22nd, 7: 30 am – 4:30 pm. The trip cost is $200 per car with three car spots available. Includes presentation. Register here for the field trip + presentation.
Are you willing to drive? Reach out to Elva at ejm@klamathbird.org and you may come for free!
Shannon Rio is on the board of the Klamath Bird Observatory because of its work to preserve birds and wild places in nature. She is a wildlife educator with a goal to connect people (and herself) with nature so that they will want to protect what they love. She teaches classes in various settings and also teaches yoga, works as a nurse practitioner, is devoted to family and friends and community, and loves learning anything about the natural world through hiking and birding and sitting quietly observing the wonder of it all.
KBO relies on private donations to further our mission of advancing bird and habitat conservation through science, education, and partnerships. By attending KBO FUNdraising events, you help support KBO’s efforts. So, if you love birds, believe in birds as indicators of environmental wellbeing, and want to support KBO’s science-driven bird conservation mission, please register for this FUNdraising event today! We look forward to seeing you at one or more of our Spring Series FUNdraising Events.
Klamath Bird Observatory follows CDC guidelines. KBO events are being offered with COVID-19 safety as KBO’s primary concern. Proof of vaccination will be required for all in-person participants. All individuals attending an event must also fill out the Waiver of Liability form that will be emailed to you once you register for the event. Paper copies will be available at the event. Please do not attend the event if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Masks are not required but wear based on comfortability.
Did you miss the KSON quarterly meeting?
Klamath Siskiyou Oak Network is a collaborative regional partnership that works to conserve oak habitats on private and public lands in southern Oregon and northern California. This presentation’s speaker was Jena Volpe, a KSON steering committee member and Fire Ecologist with the Medford BLM. She discussed the Integrated Vegetation Management for Resilient Lands Environmental Assessment (IVM-RL EA), which creates a toolbox for the BLM to increase the scope, scale, and pace of proactive treatments over a 10 year period.
Click here to view the recording.
Garden Party this Saturday!
Do not miss the event of the season, Klamath Bird Observatory’s Garden Party at Grizzly Peak Winery, April 30th, 1 pm – 4 pm. Enjoy the sounds of a string quartet with violins Melissa Orr and Bari Frimkess, violist Emily Severson and cellist Doug Fong, and the popular guitar duo of Craig Martin and Tim Church. View works of local artists and meander through this beautiful Ashland property. An array of tasty finger foods, Grizzly Peak wines, complementary KBO glass/cup, and other beverages will be offered throughout the afternoon.
Cost $75 per person