Klamath Bird Observatory (KBO) seeks a five-month paid Environmental Education Assistant to expand KBO’s capacity for K-8 environmental education programming. The assistant will support KBO’s “Birding from the classroom to the field” project, which strengthens bird-focused outdoor and experiential learning for Southern Oregon students and educators.
Across the Pacific Northwest, Klamath Bird Observatory scientists are using innovative tracking technology to uncover the hidden journeys of some of our most vulnerable and least-understood birds. Now, you can be part of that discovery.
We’re excited to launch Adopt-a-Tag, a new giving program that directly supports KBO’s bird movement research. By sponsoring a tag, you help put cutting-edge tools, GPS tags, Motus tags, and satellite transmitters into the field, where they reveal how birds move, where they stop, what habitats they depend on, and what challenges they face throughout the year.
Join the Klamath Bird Observatory and local artist Gatore Mukarhinda on April 12th from 4 pm to 6 pm for an afternoon of creativity and conservation. We will have a shared creative space where we make bird‑inspired art together and explore how eBird turns our observations into conservation. We will be using the community space at Luna Cafe. There will be live music and light refreshments. All craft materials will be provided, but feel free to bring additional craft materials for your project. Cost: $10 per adult, $5 per child, registration required
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 the…
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.
