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.
Executive Summary The Klamath Siskiyou Oak Network (KSON) is leading a model conservation effort to protect and restore oak ecosystems in southern Oregon and northern California. Through its Strategic Conservation […]
The NEW Conservation Science Stamp set is here! Each set includes the Federal Duck Stamp, featuring the stunning Spectacled eider, and the KBO Conservation Science Stamp. This year the Conservation Science Stamp highlights the White-breasted Nuthatch and the oak habitat they rely on. When you purchase the Conservation Stamp Set, you’re joining birders, hunters, and conservationists who believe in preserving birds and their habitats.
There’s something special about a backyard alive with birds chirping, the flutter of wings, and the soft swish of a cat’s tail as they watch the action unfold. For nature lovers with feline companions, the dream is a backyard that welcomes birds while keeping cats safely and happily occupied.
With thoughtful planning, your outdoor space can become a vibrant, shared habitat where birds thrive, and cats stay content.
Whether you’re a newcomer to the region or an old-timer, participate in a fun and information-filled auto tour led by historian/author Jeff LaLande and noted birders Frank Lospalluto (a KBO consultant) and Stacy Taeuber (a KBO Board member).
When: Sunday, July 13, 8:30 AM. (We will be back in Ashland by no later than 4:30 and likely well before that.)
Where: Meet at the Rite Aid parking area (off Ashland Street, past Tolman Creek Rd) in the lot’s northeast corner. (Car-pooling will be necessary to keep the group to as few vehicles as possible.)
Minimum donation: $50 per person
