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Field Trip to the Upper Klamath with Shannon Rio and Kevin Spencer (FULL)

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

Join Shannon Rio and Kevin Spencer for a Fall Birding Outing in the Klamath Basin on September 21st (FULL)!
Spend a full day immersed in nature as we explore the rich birdlife of Rocky Point, Fort Klamath Area, and the Wood River Wetlands.

Itinerary Highlights:

  • 7:30 AM – Depart from Ashland (meet at Rite Aid parking lot)
  • 9:00 AM – Arrive at Rocky Point boat ramp to scan Klamath Lake for pelicans, western grebes, green herons, and more. We’ll stroll the road until 11:00 AM, keeping an eye out for white-headed woodpeckers and migrating songbirds.
  • 11:30 AM – Drive to Fort Klamath Area and bird from the car. Look for mountain bluebirds, red-tailed hawks, kestrels, and violet-green swallows.
  • 1:30 PM – Arrive at Wood River Day Use Area for a gentle walk along roads and paths. Expect sightings of pygmy nuthatches, warblers, cedar waxwings, and song sparrows.
  • 4:00 PM – Depart for Ashland
  • 5:30 PM – Return to Rite Aid parking lot

What to Bring:

  • Binoculars and plenty of water
  • Snacks and lunch to enjoy on the go
  • Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy walking shoes (we’ll walk slowly and not too far)

Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just curious about the feathered wonders of the Klamath Basin, this relaxed and scenic outing promises great company and unforgettable sightings. Let’s go birding!

A maximum of 16 people with 4 cars, each with 4 passengers.

This is a community outreach offering, so no donation is required; just come as you are! If you’d like to support us, donations of up to $100 are welcome and appreciated.

If you have accessibility questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact Elva at ejm@klamathbird.org

This trip is full. If you would like to be added to a waitlist, email Elva at ejm@klamathbird.org.

Spring Birding at Rocky Point and Fort Klamath Wood River Day Use Area with Shannon

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

Spring Birding at Rocky Point and Fort Klamath Wood River Day Use Area

Saturday, June 3rd, 7:30 am – 5 pm

This walking and birding outing will take us to Upper Klamath Lake for spring migrants and water birds. After exploring that area, we will visit Fort Klamath to picnic and bird and walk the Wood River Day Use Area. Expect to see White Pelicans, Bald Eagles, White-headed Woodpeckers, and many other mountain species. Also, expect glorious views of the lake and the landscape at this elevation of 4-5000 feet.

Dress in layers and bring your lunch, drinks, bino’s, cameras, and mosquito repellent (just in case).

This trip is limited to 4 cars of, 4 folks in each vehicle. Donations welcomed. Binoculars are available to borrow, please let us know ahead of time.

Register each person individually below.

Klamath Bird Observatory (KBO) follows Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and as such, KBO events are offered with COVID-19 safety as a primary concern. Proof of “up-to-date” vaccination will be required for all in-person participants. All individuals attending an in-person event must also fill out KBO’s COVID Release Form and Waiver of Liability upon registration. Paper copies may also be available at an event upon advanced request. Please do not attend the event if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

Upcoming Birding Trips

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

Join Klamath Bird Observatory for birding this summer. We have a variety of trips available, and all bird likers welcome. 

Spring Birding at Rocky Point and Fort Klamath Wood River Day Use Area with Shannon

June 3rd, 7:30 am – 5 pm

This walking and birding outing will take us to Upper Klamath Lake for spring migrants and water birds. After exploring that area, we will visit Fort Klamath to picnic and bird and walk the Wood River Day Use Area. Expect to see White Pelicans, Bald Eagles, White-headed Woodpeckers, and many other mountain species. Also, expect glorious views of the lake and the landscape at this elevation of 4-5000 feet.

Dress in layers and bring your lunch, drinks, bino’s, cameras, and mosquito repellent (just in case).

This trip is limited to 4 cars of, 4 folks in each vehicle. Donations welcomed. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. 

2023 Bird Conmigo

Spanish/English Bird Walks

Acompaña a Klamath Bird Observatory en las caminatas bilingües de observación de aves en Medford. Exploraremos los parques locales para que veas que no es necesario ir muy lejos para apreciar a las aves. En cada paseo, te enseñaremos lo esencial para observar aves e introduciremos a las aves que habitan en el Rogue Valley. Esto hará que sea perfecto para principiantes. Podrás usar lo aprendido y practicar las técnicas y conocimientos en tu propio jardín. KBO ofrecerá binoculares y guía de identificación de aves durante el evento. Sera una aventura para toda la familia!

Dates
June 17th, 9 am – 11 am, Bear Creek Park

July 15th, 9 am – 11 am, Bear Creek Park

August 12th, 9 am – 11 am, Bear Creek Park

Pulse aquí para registrars

Click above to register.

Save the Date! “Up to the Siskiyou Crest (and Back)”: A History-and-Birding Auto Tour

July 2, 8:30 AM – 5 pm

Whether you’re a newcomer to the region or an old-timer, participate in a fun- and information-filled auto tour led by a renowned birder and KBO board president Shannon Rio and historian/author Jeff LaLande.

The car-pool route will include various “History Stops” (but relatively little actual walking) at essential places such as Railroad Tunnel #13, the old Siskiyou Pass, Grouse Gap shelter (just past Mt. Ashland), the 1850s-1860s “Mountain House” stage stop, the 1846 Applegate Trail, the Hill-Dunn cemetery, and other spots – returning the “back way” (through the upper-most Bear Creek Valley) to Ashland by mid-afternoon.

Along the Siskiyou Crest, we’ll hike a short stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail near Mt. Ashland. Wildflowers – lupine, gilia, Oregon sunshine, corn lily, and many species may be in profusion, and we will identify and enjoy as many of those as we can.

Various raptors should be spotted, as well as many other birds – ranging from migrant Green-tailed Towhee, along the short stretch of the Pacific Crest Trail, to Bullock’s Orioles and Acorn Woodpeckers down at Emigrant Lake’s historic cemetery.

Registration will open in early June.

A place to Visit: White City Lagoon

The Kirtland Ponds in White City have become more accessible to birders. Thanks to Watchable Wildlife Foundation and Rogue River Watershed Council. There is now parking and a specific spot for birders to see the unique birds attracted to these ponds. Make sure to take a trip out there and eBird your sightings.

Located about 4 miles off I-5, exit 35 (Blackwell Rd). Bear right onto Kirtland Rd (Hwy 140 East/Hwy 62), left at White City Lagoons sign, and left to public parking.

Read more about it here.