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Scott Valley Raptor Tour

Written by Elva Manquera on .

Please join KBO board members Dick Ashford and Amanda Alford for a hawk-finding outing to beautiful Scott Valley, CA! November should show the early signs of raptor migration in the area; we will search for newly arrived migrants, birds just passing through, and local residents.

We’ll learn about and identify the raptors we see along our route, taking us from just north of Fort Jones south to Etna, crisscrossing the valley as we go. The tour will be conducted at a leisurely pace with time to watch individual raptors and (hopefully) enjoy observing behavior, such as hunting, feeding, and inter and intra-specific interactions. There are no guarantees (it’s a natural show), but Dick will have scouted the area beforehand to locate the best spots. The image above is that of a bird Dick observed south of Fort Jones. Can you guess its ID?

Please be sure to dress comfortably and bring lunch and liquids. Most of our birding will be done from the roadside, and walking will be kept to a minimum. And, as is our custom, we will not have a formal lunch stop but will eat as the birds do – all day long!

We’ll depart Ashland at 8 AM and return around 5-ish. Because of the narrow farm roads, we are limiting this trip to just 10 attendees. We will carpool (a must!)

Cost: $50 per person

Date: November 22nd

We’re looking forward to seeing you in the Field Of Wonder!

If you require accommodations or have questions about accessibility, please contact Elva at ejm@klamathbird.org.

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Trip Announcement – Hawks and Ducks in the Klamath Basin

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

Eurasian Wigeon and Coot photo taken by Frank Lospalluto

*Our Save the Date had reported the wrong dates, apologies*

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.

Please be sure to dress comfortably and bring lunch and liquids. Much of our birding will be from the roadside, and walking will be minimal.

Because this outing is so popular, early signup is recommended. Your seat will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable, tax-deductible contribution of $50 per person. Register below, we ask that each person register individually.

First Outing of 2025 – More Hawks!

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

January is a great time of year to enjoy raptor viewing in the picturesque Klamath Basin! Please join KBO board members Amanda Alford and Dick Ashford, who will share their enthusiasm and knowledge during an informative (and fun!) Hawk ID workshop.

On Jan 16th, we’ll enjoy a 6-8:30 PM lecture in the KBO “Spa” at 2425 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland. To afford everyone the best possible experience, attendance is strictly limited to 22 attendees. This will allow half the class to enjoy a day-long outing to the Klamath Basin on Jan 18th, while the other half will be in the field on 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.

Please be sure to dress comfortably and bring lunch and liquids. Much of our birding will be from the roadside, and walking will be minimal.

Because this outing is so popular (hawks have charisma!), early signup is recommended. Your seat will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable, tax-deductible contribution of $65 per person. We’re looking forward to seeing you in the Field Of Wonder!

We ask that you attend the classroom session and one field trip. No “outing-only” signups, please.

This event is full email Elva at ejm@klamathbird.org if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

NEW TALK & WALK: RAPTORS OF THE KLAMATH BASIN!

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

TALK: February 2nd, Friday 6:30pm—8:30pm

WALK: February 3rd, Saturday or February 10, Saturday

Early February is a perfect time of year to enjoy raptor viewing in the picturesque Klamath Basin! Please join longtime KBO board member Dick Ashford, who will share his enthusiasm and knowledge during an informative Hawk ID classroom session on the evening of Feb 2nd. Then, enjoy a fun, day-long hawk watching outing to the Klamath Basin. In order to optimize your experience, half the class will be in the field on Feb 3rd, the other half on Feb 10th. The classroom session will be limited to 30 people and each of the two field trips to 15. This will allow us to carpool (a must!) in four vehicles.

Because this workshop is so popular, participants should enroll in the class as well as one of the field sessions. No “outing-only” signups, please. Please indicate what day you would like for your field trip, and we’ll look forward to seeing you in the Field Of Wonder!

To sign up or obtain more information, contact Shannon Rio at shannonrio@aol.com or 541-840-4655. The $30 cost includes the talk, outing and a classy handout on raptor identification.

Community Education Events Offered by KBO Board Members and Friends

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

Photo (c) 2015 Graham Lewis

Interested in learning more about the diverse birds of the Klamath-Siskiyou region this fall? Klamath Bird Observatory Board Members and friends are offering lectures and classes on topics ranging from birds and climate change to attracting and feeding birds in your yard.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for a lecture or sign up for a class.

 

 

 

CANARY IN THE COAL MINE, BIRDS AND CLIMATE CHANGE

  • Thursday October 15th from 5:30-6:30 at the SOU, Hannon Library
  • Free lecture given by Harry Fuller

The following classes are taught at North Mountain Park in Ashland and sign ups are through www.AshlandParksandRec.org:

EXPLORING MINDFUL BIRDING

  • Wednesday September 16th 6:30-8pm with Saturday 19th 8:30-10am field trip
  • $20
  • Taught by Shannon Rio and Kate McKenzie

HAWKS!

  • Tuesdays October 6, 13, 20 from 7-8:30pm
  • $25 for the series
  • Taught by Dick Ashford

LEARNING ABOUT BIRDS

  • Wednesday October 14th 6:30-8pm
  • $15
  • Taught by Shannon Rio

LEARNING MORE ABOUT BIRDS

  • Wednesday October 21st from 6:30-8pm
  • $15
  • Taught by Shannon Rio

ATTRACTING AND FEEDING BIRDS IN YOUR YARD

  • Tuesday November 10 from 6:30-8pm
  • $20
  • Taught by Vince Zauskey