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Join Amanda and Dick for the 2026–2027 Hawk Talk and Outing Series

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

Red-tailed Hawk taken by Frank Lospalluto

Hawk-watching season is approaching! Join KBO Board Members Amanda Alford and Dick Ashford for another season of informative—and fun—Hawk Talks and outings.

Whether you are just beginning to identify raptors or have years of birding experience, these events offer an opportunity to sharpen your identification skills, spend time with fellow bird enthusiasts, and enjoy winter birding in two exceptional landscapes.

This season’s schedule includes:

November 21, 2026 — Scott Valley (outing only)
January 16, 2027 — Klamath Basin (talk on Thursday, January 14th)
February 6, 2027 — Klamath Basin (talk on Thursday, February 4th)
February 27, 2027 — Klamath Basin (talk on Wednesday, February 24th)
March 13, 2027 — Hawks & Ducks (outing only)

Talks will take place at the KBO office in Ashland, OR.

Choose one outing—or join us for several—and get ready to see hawks, ducks, and other winter birds in the Field of Wonder!

Each event requires a separate registration. Follow the links below to learn more and reserve your place:

November 21: Scott Valley — [Register here]
January 16: Klamath Basin — [Register here]
February 6: Klamath Basin — [Register here]
February 27: Klamath Basin — [Register here]
March 13: Hawks & Ducks — [Register here]

These popular talks and outings are a wonderful way to learn from Amanda and Dick’s knowledge and enthusiasm while experiencing the diversity of winter birds in our region. Space is limited, so we encourage early registration.  Your seat will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable, tax-deductible contribution of $75 per person for a talk and walk, and $50 for the outing only events. We’re looking forward to seeing you in the Field of Wonder!

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

 

Scott Valley with Amanda and Dick

Written by Elva Manquera on .

Hawk-watching season is approaching! Join KBO Board Members Amanda Alford and Dick Ashford for another season of informative—and fun—Hawk Talks and outings.

Whether you are just beginning to identify raptors or have years of birding experience, this event offers an opportunity to sharpen your identification skills, spend time with fellow bird enthusiasts, and enjoy winter birding in exceptional landscapes.

These popular talks and outings are a wonderful way to learn from Amanda and Dick’s knowledge and enthusiasm while experiencing the diversity of winter birds in our region. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.  Your seat will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable, tax-deductible contribution of  $50 for the outing. We’re looking forward to seeing you in the Field of Wonder!

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

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.

Waiver of Liability Form 

Scott Valley Hawk Adventure

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

Please join KBO board members Dick Ashford and Amanda Alford for a hawk-finding outing to beautiful Scott Valley, CA! October 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 from the roadside, and walking will be minimal. 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!) in 3 vehicles.

Cost: $40 per person

Date: October 21st

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

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. Upon registration, all individuals attending an in-person event must also fill out KBO’s COVID Release Form and Waiver of Liability. 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.