Winter can be a great time of year to enjoy raptor viewing in the picturesque Klamath Basin! Please join KBO board members Amanda Alford and Dick Ashford, who will share their enthusiasm and knowledge during an informative (and fun!) Hawk ID workshop. On Thursday, February 19th, from 6 – 8:30 PM, and February 21st all day.
Start your year with three unique opportunities to engage with birds and community. Join us for a hawk ID workshop and field trip, an evening introducing our Travel with Purpose program, and a family‑friendly art event celebrating the State of the Birds.
On Saturday, January 17th, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, an in-person event hosted at the home of a KBO supporter, designed to bring our community together for an evening of stories, photos, and behind-the-scenes insights from our past and upcoming conservation-focused trips to Brazil and Bear Divide. Light dinner and drinks will be served.
Whether you’ve traveled with us before, are considering joining a future expedition, or want to learn more about how international birding can support meaningful science and conservation, this gathering is for you.
January can be a great time of year to enjoy raptor viewing in the picturesque Klamath Basin! Please join KBO board members Amanda Alford and Dick Ashford, who will share their enthusiasm and knowledge during an informative (and fun!) Hawk ID workshop.
It’s easy to think of the process of data collection ending once a technician sets down their pencil and returns from the field. But when the goal is to use data to inform bird conservation decisions for years to come, this is only the beginning of the data’s journey.
KBO has been involved in the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN), a partnership of federal and state agencies and non-governmental organizations, since its inception. Currently, the AKN consists of a secure, cloud computing system hosted by Point Blue Conservation Science. The components of this system–including a database and tools for data entry, management, analysis, and decision support—were built specifically for data from structured bird surveys (observations of birds collected with a standardized amount of effort at randomly selected locations), and allow users to efficiently enter, clean, manage, analyze, and share their data. Join us as we take a quick look at how KBO uses the AKN to organize, apply, and archive t…
We invite you to join the Klamath Bird Observatory and the Mantiqueira Bird Observatory for a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. From September 3–12, 2026, this 10-day adventure offers the perfect blend of birding, culture, and conservation impact.
This is more than a trip; it’s a chance to support science-based conservation beyond borders while experiencing one of the world’s most biodiverse regions.
Giving Tuesday is more than a day of generosity; it’s a chance to make a lasting impact. At Klamath Bird Observatory (KBO), we believe that every bird tells a story about the health of our ecosystems. When we protect birds, we protect clean water, resilient forests, and thriving communities.
Your support fuels science in action, powering cutting-edge research that guides conservation across oak woodlands, riparian habitats, and beyond. It also strengthens community engagement, helping us connect people of all ages to the wonder of birds and inspiring the next generation of conservation leaders. And because birds know no borders, your gift has a global impact, from local restoration projects to international partnerships. You ensure that birds have safe places to rest, nest, and thrive.
December can be a great time of year to enjoy raptor viewing in the picturesque Klamath Basin! Please join KBO board members Amanda Alford and Dick Ashford, who will share their enthusiasm and knowledge during an informative (and fun!) Hawk ID workshop.
On December 11th, we’ll enjoy a 6-8:30 PM lecture in the KBO “Spa” at 2425 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland. To ensure everyone has the best possible experience, attendance is limited to 10. There will be an all-day outing to the Klamath Basin on December 13th.
Klamath Bird Observatory (www.KlamathBird.org) is seeking seasonal field technicians for the 2026 breeding season to complete avian point count surveys from April 27th through July 17th, throughout the ecologically diverse and beautiful regions of southern Oregon, eastern Oregon, and/or northern California. Technicians will conduct work related to multiple projects, including monitoring effects of oak and conifer forest restoration on species distributions and long-term monitoring on both private and public lands. Surveyors will work in conifer forests, oak woodlands, eastern Oregon sagebrush habitat, Lava Beds National Monument, and/or Redwoods National and State Parks.
Join Board President Shannon Rio for a Talk and Walk. She will be presenting at the KBO office in Ashland on December 3rd, the presentation is an invitation to visit the Refuge and will provide information on how to get there and what you might expect to see in terms of glory. Brochures will be available. The walk at the Lower Klamath Refuge is on December 7th and will be lead by Shannon and Kevin Spencer of the Klamath Basin Audubon Society, The spots for the field trip are limited but you can still join us for the presentation. Click the link below to learn more and register.
