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eBird Northwest an Artistic Reflection of Community Science

Written by Elva Manquera on .

Join the Klamath Bird Observatory and local artist Gatore Mukarhinda 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.

Both artmaking and community science begin with noticing. When someone sketches a bird, builds a collage of feathers and colors, or paints a migration path, they are practicing the same attentive seeing that powers eBird checklists. Each act, creative or scientific, asks people to look closely, to care about what they see, and to share it with others.

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

Refunds can be issued upon request. Please note that processing fees charged at the time of the original transaction are non‑refundable and will be withheld from the total refund.

Cover photo: Rock wren taken by Frank Lospalluto

A Season of Birds, Community, and Creativity

Written by Elva Manquera on . Posted in Klamath Call Note, Trips & Events.

Is your New Year’s resolution to learn more about birds and deepen your support for bird conservation? The Klamath Bird Observatory has you covered with three fantastic events to kick off the year.

Hawk Talk and Walk

Raptors are magnificent—and often challenging—to identify. Join expert Dick Ashford for an evening presentation on Wednesday, January 14th, from 6:00–8:30 PM, where he’ll share tips and tricks for recognizing hawks in the field. Then put your new skills into practice during a guided field trip to the Klamath Basin on Saturday, January 17th. Winter in the Basin is a spectacular time for raptor diversity. Register here.

Two women looking up at a hummingbird on a branch.Travel with Purpose

Looking to make a bigger impact on bird conservation? Join us for an evening of food, friends, and inspiration on Saturday, January 17th, from 5:00–8:00 PM. We’ll introduce our new Travel with Purpose program and share details about our upcoming 2026 trips to Bear Divide (May 6th – May 9th, 2025) and Brazil (September 3–12, 2026). Meet trip leaders, connect with past participants, and learn how meaningful travel can support conservation. This event is free—please register here.

State of the Birds: An Artistic Reflection

Some feelings about our connection to nature are hard to capture in words alone. Art can help us express them in new and powerful ways. On February 8th, from 4:00–6:00 PM, join KBO and local artist Gatore at Luna Café for a creative, community-centered event. Explore the State of the Birds, then help us transform old reports into beautiful, repurposed works of art. This family-friendly gathering is a wonderful way to connect, create, and reflect. Register here.

Cover photo Northern Harrier taken by Frank Lospalluto