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Join KBO Biologists for Our Final Bird Banding Trip of the Year!

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.

Bird Banding in the Field with KBO Biologists & Interns June

Come join KBO biologists and this season’s interns for a bird banding experience in the field!

This is a fundraiser for KBO’s long-standing and well-respected international field biologist training program. It is a unique opportunity to meet some of our scientists in a small group setting, learn about the science of bird banding, and see some of Oregon’s birds up close. We will observe live bird banding including mist netting and data collection and learn more about Southern Oregon’s migrating and resident birds all while in the field in the beautiful Upper Klamath Lake region. Come join us and support future scientists! Monday, June 17th, 6:30 a.m. to noon (inclusive of drive time to and from Ashland).

Bird Banding with Klamath Bird Observatory Biologists: Science in Action

Join KBO’s bird banding team in the field on July 21st, for a bird banding experience. This is a unique opportunity to meet some of our scientists in a small group setting, learn about bird banding and see some of Oregon’s birds up close. You will experience a beautiful Upper Klamath Lake field station and observe live-action science, including mist netting and data collection. This is an excellent introduction to science in the field for kids and young adults (as well as great for non-birders, almost birders, and fully-fledged birders). Come and have fun in the field with us!

Long-term monitoring project in Eastern Oregon will help biologists study trends in sagebrush-associated bird populations

In 2019, KBO partnered with the Bureau of Land Management to initiate a new long-term bird monitoring project in eastern Oregon as part of the Integrated Monitoring for Bird Conservation Regions (IMBCR) program. Our fieldwork brought us far from our home in Ashland, Oregon to monitor birds in the sagebrush habitats of eastern Oregon, stretching KBO’s point count program out all the way to the Idaho border!

Hummingbirds: Chasing Flowers for 1,000 Miles!

We all recognize the tiny, dazzling hummingbird—but these birds are far more than just cute. Hummingbirds are extraordinary travelers, migrating thousands of miles across North America while facing intense challenges such as predation, habitat loss, and a rapidly changing environment. In this talk, we will explore what makes hummingbirds so special and different from other birds: their remarkable abilities, their unique biology, and the reasons they have been recognized as powerful spiritual symbols across cultures.

You can make a difference in a hummingbird’s survival. Join us to learn how to help these incredible birds—and reconnect with and care for the nature around you.