Join Shannon and Kevin on a multiday exploration of the Klamath Basin. You will be staying at the ranch on Marsh Island. This is a donation-based trip, with a suggested contribution of $0-$250. We do not wish to deny anyone this experience due to cost. The donation covers accommodations and the birding day tours. You will need to bring all of your own food, bedding, and towels. There is a nice kitchen and several bathrooms with showers. The ranch is built on top of a hill that was once an island due to the water in the Klamath marsh. This vantage point gives you amazing views of the marsh below. We will be staying at the ranch. The sleeping situation ranges from beds, cots, couches, to sleeping bags on the floor. We will ask for your preference below, but that may not be your final sleeping arrangement.
Come have fun with the Klamath Bird Observatory and the Shine on Band at Dunbar Farms. We will be rocking out Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, 24th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dunbar Farms will serve their award-winning wine and delicious pizza.
Ticket Prices: Advanced $12 Door $15
We are thrilled that Klamath Bird Observatory is in the running for the Change for Good program at the Ashland Co-op. Each year, the Ashland Co-op selects nonprofits for their […]
Join us for Harry Fuller’s “Oaks and Other Creatures” presentation on May 12th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The presentation will be hosted at the KBO office in Ashland, and there is a virtual option.
Oregon’s skies just got a little darker—and that’s great news for birds. Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve has been named the state’s second international dark sky park, a designation that highlights not only its stunning starry skies but also its role in supporting bird conservation. This achievement aligns with a growing understanding of the harmful effects of light pollution on wildlife, especially migratory birds.
In celebration of International Women’s Month, we would like to introduce you to some of the amazing women who make up the KBO Data Science Team. Here, they respond to a series of questions about their experience as women in science.
The State of the Birds 2025 report has been delivered to the American people by scientists from more than two dozen conservation groups and agencies, including Oregon-based Klamath Bird Observatory. This report paints a concerning picture of declining bird populations in the United States. The report also underscores the significant environmental, economic, and human benefits of bird conservation and birdwatching to millions of Americans.
At the Klamath Bird Observatory (KBO), we are a proud partner of the Klamath Siskiyou Oak Network (KSON), which collaborates with the community and partners within the Klamath Siskiyou Bioregion to promote the restoration and conservation of oak habitats. This week, we have two exciting announcements: a new website (https://oakalliance.org/partnerships/kson/) and The Prairie, Oaks, and People Investment Strategy is now LIVE!
Cat ownership has become a defining feature of American households in recent decades. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), between 2023 and 2024, approximately 46.5 million U.S. households owned at least one cat, representing about 35.4% of the total 131.43 million households. However, as the popularity of cat ownership soars, so does the impact on local ecosystems—particularly bird populations. By exploring this dynamic and promoting solutions like catios, we can strike a balance between caring for our cats and protecting the natural world.
Every year, KBO hosts and attends several events, and there is always more we wish we could do. To increase our outreach capacity, KBO is now accepting outreach volunteers. These volunteers could help table at events like Earth Day, assist in Bird Walks at local parks, and assist with field trips to banding stations. For these positions, we are looking for volunteers who are eager to share their love for the natural world, have good communication and people skills, and want to help communicate the vital work KBO does for bird conservation. To volunteer, you do not need to be a bird expert; you just need an eagerness to learn.
