Saturday the 15th is almost here, and we are looking forward to celebrating with you all. Join us for an afternoon at Grizzly Peak Winery featuring The Rogue Klezmorim (Dave Young, Jeff Solomon, Dennis Freese, Jordan Saturen, and Bari Frimkess), who will be playing two sets as a benefit concert for Klamath Bird Observatory. All proceeds generated from ticket sales and the raffle will go to KBO. Click below to learn more and get your tickets.
Klamath Bird Observatory (KBO) has launched a new webpage that brings its conservation travel program to life. Designed for nature lovers, birders, and eco-conscious explorers, this page showcases how every journey with KBO supports science, education, and habitat restoration. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or a curious traveler, these trips offer a rare chance to connect deeply with birds, landscapes, and the people working to protect them. Check out what trips we have coming up in 2026 and secure your spot before they are gone.
Join the Klamath Bird Observatory and The Rogue Klezmorim for an afternoon of celebration at Grizzly Peak Winery. Enjoy live Klezmer music by local musicians, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and delightful Grizzly Peak Wine.
Please join KBO board members Dick Ashford and Amanda Alford for a hawk-finding outing to beautiful Scott Valley, CA! November should show the early signs of raptor migration in the area; we will search for newly arrived migrants, birds just passing through, and local residents.
Three years ago, KBO launched a travel program. Our small-group, conservation-focused journeys are led by expert guides and designed to inspire, educate, and directly support our mission. I have just returned from co-leading a 10-day trip with my colleagues at the Mantiqueira Bird Observatory in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The trip itinerary blends birding and nature exploration with cultural experiences, as well as opportunities to observe scientific research and conservation in the field. This trip helps raise funds for the intern exchange program between our two bird observatories, allowing us to advance science while training the next generation of field biologists.
Calling all bird lovers, trivia buffs, and fun-seekers—Klamath Bird Observatory is hosting its inaugural Bird Trivia Night, and you won’t want to miss it!
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. social | 6:00–7:30 p.m. trivia competition
Location: KBO Office, 2425 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, Oregon
Cost: $20 per person (includes snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, and entry into prize drawings!)
Each fall, as raptors ride the thermals along the Modoc Rim, a dedicated group of observers gathers to witness one of nature’s great migrations. This year’s Hawk Watch will take place on Friday, September 26, from 9 AM to 3 PM, and we invite you to be part of it.
This annual event is held in honor of Patricia Buettner, a visionary biologist whose early support helped launch Klamath Bird Observatory’s Upper Klamath Field Station. Patty’s legacy lives on through the Avian Internship Memorial Fund (AIM Fund), which supports KBO’s long-running internship program.
Klamath Bird Observatory and Cal Poly Humboldt Applied Avian Ecology Lab have partnered up to study the response of oak-obligate breeding birds to oak restoration efforts in the Rogue Valley of Oregon, and to understand what drives local population trends. We have selected three species that require oak habitat, Oak Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch (Slender-billed subspecies), and Ash-throated Flycatcher, to study in the California black oak and Oregon white oak woodlands at Table Rocks Management Area. We will assess various demographic metrics (nesting density, nest success, and number of fledglings produced) and vegetation structure in relation to restoration in an effort to understand how birds are doing in restored vs. unrestored oak areas. This study will provide essential information on avian responses to restoration and help inform and improve future management efforts. Read more about this important study.
Join Shannon Rio and Kevin Spencer for a Fall Birding Outing in the Klamath Basin!
Spend a full day immersed in nature as we explore the rich birdlife of Rocky Point, Fort Klamath Area, and the Wood River Wetlands.
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just curious about the feathered wonders of the Klamath Basin, this relaxed and scenic outing promises great company and unforgettable sightings. Let’s go birding!
Come experience bird science in action with Klamath Bird Observatory! On Friday, September 19th, we’ll visit our banding station near Wildlife Images for a half-day, family-friendly outing. We’ll carpool from Ashland* at 6:30 a.m. and return by noon.
