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Join us in learning about water birds of the Klamath Refuge and the Federal Duck Stamp

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

Introduction to the common water birds of the Klamath Refuge and how the Conservation Science Stamp Set supports their conservation

This presentation is to acquaint you with how to go to the refuge and what you might see when you get there. Maps of the refuge will be provided. A book will be featured that invites you to take some young person (or any age person) to the refuge to learn about the wonders of the waterfowl refuge. Klamath Refuge was designated the first waterfowl refuge in 1908.
Common Waterbirds of the Klamath Basin is a book of photos with light-hearted script. It will be for sale for $25 and it is meant to be a guide to both identify and learn about the unique waterfowl that visit this magical refuge.

We will also be introducing you to one of the most successful conservation programs ever created, the Federal Duck Stamp. The purchase of the Duck Stamp provides funds for the Migratory Bird Conservation fund that supports the National Wildlife Refuge System. To support all birds the Klamath Bird Observatory has been producing a Conservation Science Stamp that is sold with the Duck Stamp to raise funds to conserve all species. The stamps are for sale online here or you can purchase one during the event.

The presenters will be Shannon Rio and Elva Manquera-DeShields. This is a hybrid presentation at the Klamath Bird Observatory office in Ashland on September 30th at 6 pm.  This is a free presentation and registration is below.

New Conservation Science Stamp

Written by Elva Manquera on . Posted in Klamath Call Note, Conservation.

Designed by Erikas

With the release of the new Federal Duck Stamp comes a new Klamath Bird Observatory Conservation Science Stamp. The Duck Stamp is one of the most successful conservation initiatives in history. Since 1934, some $800 million has gone into that fund to protect more than 5.7 million acres of habitat on refuges. Conservationists buy duck stamps because they know that 98 percent of the cost goes directly to conserve wildlife habitat vital for many birds, fish, mammals, plants, and you and your family – and future generations. When you add on a Klamath Bird Observatory Conservation Science Stamp you are also supporting bird conservation partnerships, monitoring, and education.

This year’s Conservation Science Stamp highlights the Lewis’s Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis). The Lewis’s Woodpecker is a US Fish and Wildlife Service Bird of Conservation Concern and a Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Oregon and other western states. Its population has suffered a 72% population decline. This species of woodpecker stands out with its unique coloring and behavior. It relies on flycatching insects during its breeding season and stores acorns for its non-breeding seasons. Lewis’s Woodpeckers have been impacted by habitat loss and the decline of insect populations at breeding sites and along avian migration routes. The funds raised from this stamp will support KBO’s role in partnership-driven restoration work in oak woodlands, a critical habitat for this species, and research to uncover mysteries about its migration and identify opportunities for better-focusing conservation efforts throughout the Lewis’s Woodpeckers full annual cycle.

Want to support these programs but don’t want to buy a stamp, you can purchase a t-shirt or donate to Klamath Bird Observatory. 

Presale 2023-24 Conservation Science Stamp & Duck Stamp

Written by Elva Manquera on . Posted in Klamath Call Note.

Available for Pre-Sale Now 2023-2024 Conservation Science Stamp & Federal Duck Stamp

Klamath Bird Observatory has partnered with artists to create an annual Conservation Science Stamp for many years. This stamp is sold with the Federal Duck Stamp to support ALL of bird conservation for $40. The funds from the Conservation Science Stamp support KBO’s mission – advancing bird and habitat conservation through science, education, and partnerships. This year’s stamp highlights the yellow-breasted chat, Icteria virens. We picked this iconic KBO bird to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) with the theme Water: Sustaining Bird Life. This year’s artist is Jasmine Vazquez from Portland, OR.

The two stamps are sold together to support All of bird conservation for $40. They are available for pre-sale and can be purchased here.

 

 

 

 

 

Conservation Stamp Set

Written by Elva Manquera on . Posted in Klamath Call Note, Conservation, KBO Partners.

Each year, KBO offers a Conservation Stamp Set for purchase with proceeds supporting both national and regional conservation efforts. The two-stamp set includes:

1) The Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (the Duck Stamp), and

2) KBO’s Conservation Science Stamp.

The stamps feature art from Richard Clifton and Gary Bloomfield.

CLICK HERE to order your stamps now!

Perks: With the stamps you receive free access to National Wildlife Refuges that charge fees and discounts on some KBO events.

The Federal Duck Stamp is among the most successful conservation tools ever created. Duck Stamp sales contribute directly to habitat conservation on our National Wildlife Refuges. KBO’s Conservation Science Stamp builds on this success by bringing additional support and attention to our regional science-driven conservation efforts.

By purchasing this set of conservation stamps, birders and hunters alike contribute directly to conservation efforts that benefit all birds. Together we are a powerful voice for conservation and together, by purchasing the Conservation Stamp Set, we are saying:

We believe conservation of non-game birds, gamebirds, and endangered species is a priority for our society.

Klamath Bird Observatory’s 2021-2022 conservation science stamp features our partner Avian Knowledge Network (AKN). The AKN’s mission is to support a network of people, data, and technology to improve bird conservation, management, and research across organizational boundaries and spatial scales. We envision a world where bird populations thrive through conservation and management informed by a network of avian knowledge. AKN does this by providing science-based information about bird populations and habitats to inform natural resource management planning and to advance ecosystem conservation. To learn more about the AKN visit Avian Knowledge Northwest, a regional node of the AKN.