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!
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
Start your summer off right with a unique and super fun experience at beautiful Upper Klamath Lake on Monday, June 16th! This is a half-day, family-friendly outing to a Klamath Bird Observatory bird banding station only 1.5 hours from Ashland.
You will learn about and see our resident and migrant birds up close. You will also interact with KBO scientists and our bird banding interns. This is an opportunity to learn about the science of bird banding, including mist netting, data collection, and the life cycle of birds. For young people interested in a career with wildlife, ornithology, or fieldwork in general, this is a fantastic opportunity to see science in action.
Hawks and Ducks sounds like a title for a family-friendly board game, but early March is that time of year when both waterfowl and wintering raptors are present in the Klamath Basin. Please join KBO board members Amanda Alford and Dick Ashford for an all-day outing on March 8th, when we’ll look at everything “the basin” has to offer. We will follow a route that maximizes our chances of seeing the varied birdlife for which the Klamath Basin is famous. And we’ll have lots of fun doing it! This trip will be limited to just 11 attendees, and we will carpool (a must!) in 4 vehicles of 4 people each, with each car driven by one of our A+ hawk team co-leaders.
Join us on February 24th at 6 pm for a presentation on Bear Divide by KBO’s Science Director Dr. Ryan Terrill. Bear Divide is a recently discovered migratory bird concentration point near Los Angeles, CA. It is one of the only places in the western United States where you can see bird migration during daylight hours. Calling Bear Divide a migratory hot spot would be an understatement.
Join the Klamath Bird Observatory (KBO) in celebrating International Women in Science Day. We will host a presentation by Mantiqueira Bird Observatory (OAMa) founder and Executive Director Luiza Figueira on February 10th, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. This presentation is for anyone interested in supporting women in science, learning about bird and habitat conservation in Brazil, or learning more about the international trip. It is free and will have a hybrid option. The in-person portion will be held at the KBO office in Ashland, and we will have light refreshments. There will also be a Zoom option for those unable to attend in person. The Zoom presentation will start at 5:45 p.m.
Join Dr. Sarah Rockwell for her presentation at the Redwood Region Audubon Society January 16 at 7:00 p.m. The program is entitled “To Southern California, Brazil, and Back: First GPS Tracking of Oregon Vesper Sparrow and Western Purple Martin Migration”. This presentation will be hosted on Zoom and in person. Zoom link can be found in this article
Join KBO on January 28th for a presentation by Shannon Rio on waterbirds of the Klamath Basin. She will be introducing her new waterbird book and ways to explore the picturesque Klamath Basin. This is a free hybrid presentation hosted at the KBO office in Ashland. The following weekend on February 2nd Shannon will be taking a group out to the basin to explore the waterbirds that are spending their winters there. This event is free and open to all ages.
oin us on an adventure to support bird science conservation beyond borders! Register Now for the III edition of our Fundraising Field Trip: 13-22 August 2025.
If you love tropical birds and hiking in the mountains, listen closely. Over the course of ten days, you will be exploring wildlife and natural landscape, birding with local ornithologists, visiting national and state parks, and getting involved with local conservation efforts to protect birds and habitats at Atlantic Forest. If that wasn’t enough, the cost of this special trip will help fund the intern exchange program between KBO and OAMa and support the continuation of the bird monitoring program on the Mantiqueira Highlands in Southeast Brazil!
Start 2025 of right with one of KBO’s famous Hawk outings with Dick Ashford and Amanda Alford. On Jan 16th, we’ll enjoy a 6-8:30 PM lecture in the KBO “Spa” then enjoy a day-long outing to the Klamath Basin on Jan 18th or Jan 25th. In each case, we’ll depart Ashland at 8 AM and return around 5-ish. We will carpool (a must!) in 4 vehicles of 4 people each. Reserve your spot and register today!
