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Ospreys at South Waterfront observed -- through webcam May 10, 2012 The Oregonian: The osprey pair that have hatched young in a nest at South Waterfront every year (except one)since 2007 are back for this nesting season.
Skamania Lodge brings back Birds of Prey Program in June May 01, 2012 The Oregonian: A great horned owl is a widely seen bird of prey. This owl was displayed by the Portland Audubon Society at Sauvie Island.
Birdathon, a monthlong bird-spotting event, raises money for Audubon Society of Portland Apr 19, 2012 The Oregonian: 32nd annual Birdathon
Groups Join Legal Battle to Protect Rare Seabird From Timber Industry Attack Apr 10, 2012 Center for Biological Diversity: Contacts: Kristen Boyles, Earthjustice, (206) 343-7340 x 1033; Noah Greenwald, Center for Biological Diversity, (503) 484-7495; Bob Sallinger, Audubon Society of Portland, (503) 380-9728; Virginia Cramer, Sierra Club, (804) 225-9113 x 102
Lawsuit Challenges Steens Mtn. Wind Project Apr 09, 2012 Public News Service - OR: The vision of up to 70 wind turbines lined up across Steens Mountain in southeastern Oregon is just too much for advocates of preserving the state's stark, high-desert landscape.
Water cutoff contributes to Klamath Basin bird deaths, highlights challenge facing crucial wildlife refuges Apr 06, 2012 The Oregonian: A cut-off of water supplies to a key Klamath Basin national wildlife refuge contributed to the deaths of 10,000 or more birds this year, the most in a decade, the refuge's manager says.
KGW and Audubon launch Osprey Cam Apr 05, 2012 KGW News: Welcome to the KGW Audubon Osprey Cam! Fans of the Raptor Cam may remember that KGW has been live streaming birds of prey in our city for more than five years in partnership with the Audubon Society. The extraordinary popularity of Raptor Cam led us to explore other opportunities to feature the remarkable birds of prey that live ‘wild in the city.’
Environmental groups sue to block wind turbines on Steens Mountain Apr 05, 2012 Portland Tribune: Oregon Natural Desert Association and Audubon Society of Portland oppose development
Port plan for island gets tepid response Mar 29, 2012 The Portland Tribune: Consultant urges use of Vancouver site, not West Hayden Island
Poisoning at bird feeders spreads Mar 22, 2012 The Oregonian: An outbreak of salmonella poisoning is spreading across the metro area among songbirds that visit bird feeders or eat seeds dropped below.
Researchers cheer eagle's comeback Mar 19, 2012 The Oregonian: PORTLAND — A bald eagle glides low, curving with the meandering sloughs of Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge in southeast Portland.
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission Petitioned for Stronger Trapping Regulations Mar 08, 2012 The Humane Society of the United States: The Humane Society of the United States, Predator Defense, the Oregon Chapter of the Sierra Club, Audubon Society of Portland, and Cascadia Wildlands have filed a petition before the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission to protect non-target wildlife species and family pets from cruel and indiscriminate traps and snares.
Practice of abandoning domestic geese and ducks at parks ruffles some feathers Mar 02, 2012 The Oregonian: Some area wildlife experts are calling foul on a common springtime practice: purchasing domestic baby ducks or geese and then releasing them at public parks after realizing how hard they are to handle.
Marbled Murrelet Habitat Contested Feb 12, 2012 The News Review, Douglas County
Lawsuit Launched to Protect Marbled Murrelets from Clearcutting in Oregon State Forests Jan 19, 2012 Crag Law Center: Today Cascadia Wildlands, the Center for Biological Diversity, and Audubon Society of Portland gave the State of Oregon and its forestry departments notice of their intent to file a lawsuit to protect the federally threatened marbled murrelet.
Environmental groups suing over state forest timber policy Jan 19, 2012 Sustainable Life: Suit charges marbled murrelet in danger of extinction
Fowl play: birders clash over wild-cat spaying Jan 19, 2012 Sustainable Life: National group says spaying feral cats leads to more bird kills
Portland groups say Metro survey questions pit a sound economy against a healthy environment Jan 17, 2012 OregonLive.com: Leaders of 18 Portland-area conservation, alternative transportation and progressive development groups believe an on-line survey sponsored by Metro wrongly pits a strong economy against a healthy environment.
Audubon Wins a Round on Spotted Owl Jan 17, 2012 Courthouse News Service: The federal government withheld from the Audubon Society documents about government efforts to conserve the northern spotted owl, a federal judge found.
Corps of Engineers wants to shoo salmon-munching cormorants away from East Sand Island in the Columbia River Jan 13, 2012 OregonLive.com: What happens when you kick thousands of voracious birds out of their homes? Biologists struggling to manage a huge colony of salmon-eating cormorants in the Columbia River estuary want to find out.
Bird count finds 72 species Jan 11, 2012 The Clackamas Review: It was a record-setting day on Dec. 31, when two small groups of birders counted 72 species in the Milwaukie area, up from the previous high of 65.
Winter trees class to be held at the Audubon Society Jan 03, 2012 KATU: Are you feeling like a stranger amongst the many tree species that make up our world- famous forests? Then it's time to be introduced Spend a day learning fun facts about common and not so common native Northwest trees.
Portland Area Birders Discover Surprises During Christmas Bird Count Jan 01, 2012 Oregonian: Saturday was the Audubon Society of Portland's bird census, a way to take stock of the region's birds, their health and habitat.
Red-tailed hawk will be released in North Portland on New Year's Day Dec 30, 2011 The Oregonian: A young red-tailed hawk who's finished her rehab at the Audubon Society of Portland will greet the wild on New Year's Day with a release in North Portland.
Red-Tailed Hawk Release on New Year's Day Dec 30, 2011 PDX Traffic: Audubon Society of Portland's Wildlife Care Center, in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), will release a red-tailed hawk back into the wild at PP&R's Kelley Point Park. The public is welcome to come and start off the New Year by celebrating local wildlife.
Western Screech Owl Injured in Sherwood on Halloween is Released Dec 28, 2011 Portland Tribune: A mended Western screech owl that had apparently been struck by a car on Halloween was released into Stella Olsen Park on Dec. 18.
Western screech owl injured in Sherwood on Halloween is released Dec 28, 2011 The Sherwood Gazette: A mended Western screech owl that had apparently been struck by a car on Halloween was released into Stella Olsen Park on Dec. 18.
Environmentalists fight Port of Portland fill at West Hayden Island Dec 27, 2011 The Oregonian: Environmentalists and Hayden Island residents are fighting efforts by the Port of Portland to deposit dredge spoils from Terminal 6 at undeveloped West Hayden Island.
Bird enthusiasts begin annual Audubon Christmas bird count Dec 20, 2011 Kennebec Journal: Today through Jan. 5, bird enthusiasts across North America and beyond will participate in the National Audubon Society's 112th annual Christmas bird count.
Preview the Optics available at the Audubon Society of Portland Nature Store Dec 14, 2011 YouTube: We carry the top quality scopes made by Swarovski & Kowa, honored by Cornell Labs as the "best in their class" in a scope comparison test (see Living Bird, Winter 2008).
Meet Hazel at the Audubon Society of Portland Dec 10, 2011 YouTube: Sponsor Hazel or any of our other education birds @ https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=f823d9.
Coffee Creek Volunteer Receives Fellowship to Expand Garden, Sustainability at Prison Nov 25, 2011 Oregonian
Plans scrapped for wind farm on Steens Mountain Nov 18, 2011 Sustainable Business Oregon: Vancouver-based Columbia Energy Partners and its financial affiliate CEP Funding have officially abandoned plans to develop two of three wind energy projects planned on private property in the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management Area, dubbed East Ridge and West Ridge.
Toyota gives new van to Audubon Nov 16, 2011 Portland Tribune: The Audubon Society of Portland will soon receive the keys for a new Toyota Sienna van, courtesy of the car company.
Tracking wild places in a fast-growing city Nov 10, 2011 Sustainable Life: Revised, expanded and improved, the new edition of “Wild in the City” is bigger, in part, because there are more parks, trails and green spaces in the Portland area than there were a decade ago. But rather than simply update the original book’s maps, the editors completely remade the book, with the help of a host of new contributors.
Wild Arts Festival sets NW artists free Nov 10, 2011 Portland Tribune: Lori Presthus once observed an owl at a rehabilitation center, then went home to paint it on canvas with egg tempera, her medium of choice.
Half off General Admission to Wild Arts Festival Nov 07, 2011 DealJig: Get entry for two to this celebration of nature in the arts on November 19 or 20 for $6, a $12 value.
Rehabilitated owls released at Tideman-Johnson Park Nov 02, 2011 The Bee: A cadre of wildlife admirers and friends of Portland Audubon Society gathered in Tideman-Johnson Park on September 27, after word got out that two screech owls would be released along the park’s Johnson Creek boardwalk.
Healed owls released in SE Portland preserve Sep 29, 2011 KGW: An adult and juvenile Western Screech Owl injured in separate incidents were released this week at the Tideman Johnson Nature Park in Southeast Portland.
Audubon Society of Portland to Release Two Rehabilitated Owls Sep 27, 2011 Portlandonline: Portland Parks & Recreation's partner, Audubon Society of Portland, will release two Western screech owls into the wild this evening. The owls, one adult and one juvenile, have been cared for by Audubon Society veterinarians after being brought for medical care.
The Audubon Society of Portland captures domestic ducks and geese Sep 20, 2011 The Oregonian: Early Tuesday, the Audubon Society of Portland coordinated a roundup of domestic ducks and geese at Westmoreland Park in Southeast Portland.
Migrating Vaux's swifts draw a crowd Sep 15, 2011 The Oregonian: Each night during the month of September, thousands of Vaux's Swifts feed on insects in the twilight skies near Chapman school in Northwest Portland.
At Westmoreland Park, the domestic ducks and geese will soon have new, safer homes Sep 08, 2011 The Oregonian: Early in the morning on Sept. 20, the Audubon Society will team up with three veterinarians and a pack of duck-lovers at Westmoreland Park in Southeast Portland.
In Portland, swifts swoop Sep 07, 2011 The Oregonian: A Portland tradition as mind-boggling as it is delightful is back this month along with thousands -- or maybe tens of thousands -- of Vaux's swifts.
Animal Nature: Portland Audubon throws a party honoring vultures, which unfairly get a bad rap Aug 31, 2011 The Oregonian: Audubon Society of Portland, one of the nation's oldest conservation organizations, plans a family-friendly shindig to raise awareness of the plight of vulture species and to highlight the work of conservationists trying to help the birds. (See box for event details.)
Sellwood “Bird Fest” continues to delight migratory avian fanciers Jun 07, 2011 The Bee: While some folks love caring for birds in a cage, others enjoy learning how they can better protect feathered friends in the wild.
A wildlife paradise on NE 33rd Jun 03, 2011 The Oregonian: Birds love Tim Miller's backyard. Two Anna's hummingbirds he and his wife named Penny and Flash live there year-round. So do the crows, Jet and Onyx. Other birds regularly visit: yellow warblers, song sparrows, chickadees, robins, scrub jays, great blue herons, red-shafted flickers and others for a total of 46 different species.
Bill may increase poaching fines May 30, 2011 Statesman Journal: Hunters, fishermen and bird watchers can agree on one thing: They don't like poaching.
Portland's Audubon Society fights lights pollution, helps migrating birds with Lights Out Portland Mar 25, 2011 Oregonian: The Audubon Society hopes to ease the avian death toll as it launches Lights Out Portland, part of a nationwide effort to reduce overnight lighting in urban areas, particularly during spring and fall bird migrations -- mid-March to early June, and late August through mid-November.
Pet Talk: Cats and birds would benefit from plan to keep cats inside, two groups say Mar 23, 2011 Oregonian: The Audubon Society of Portland and the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon are partnering in an ongoing educational campaign that they say protects both of their interests. Their message is simple: Keep cats indoors.
Messy process clouds Hayden plans Mar 03, 2011 Portland Tribune: Review of records shows questionable activities behind the scenes
No-wake zone created in Holgate Channel of Willamette River near Ross Island Feb 18, 2011 The Oregonian: The Oregon State Marine Board voted Thursday night to establish a low-speed, no-wake area in the southern section of the Holgate Channel, a section of the Willamette River on the east side of Ross Island.
Guest post: notes from Willamette River Symposium #1 Feb 08, 2011 Architects Directory: Last Friday, the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability held the Willamette River Symposium #1. It was part of a series of panel discussions intended to establish policy recommendations for the Central City 2035 plan. The goals of the symposium were to review existing conditions, policy and the endorsed 2006 River Concept; identify ways to achieve development, access and vibrancy while protecting and restoring natural resources and watershed health; and build on the 2006 River Concept policy guidance to address ways to meet these new goals.
Bag ban gets hearing before lawmakers Feb 07, 2011 Portland Business Journal: Environmentalists and businesses are gearing up for a key state hearing on the use of plastic bags by grocers and other merchants. Read more: Bag ban gets hearing before lawmakers | Portland Business Journal
Make this call in the wild: Should Oregon shoot barred owls to save spotted owls? Feb 05, 2011 The Oregonian: The belated work to retain and restore its favored old-growth habitat will take decades to unfold. Twenty plus years of trying to save the northern spotted owl and it's still slipping away.
How does the Port of Portland stack up in local economy? Feb 05, 2011 The Oregonian: ... as the Port presses on with its years-long quest to expand on West Hayden Island amid push-back from environmentalists, key questions are raised.
2010: Oregon gets greener: top stories of the year, from plastic bag ban to BPA Dec 23, 2010 The Oregonian: Let's face it: 2010 was another rough year for the environment.
Amid Portland City Council vote, River Plan still divides environmentalists, industrialists Nov 30, 2010 The Oregonian: Today, the City Council will vote on proposals that planners hope will allow steel companies and grain exporters to thrive along the Willamette River while encouraging them to help restore wildlife habitat along the river's polluted northern reach.
Rolling on the River Plan Nov 29, 2010 Portland Business Journal: As work on Portland’s so-called River Plan hits the stretch, city staffers and reporters rubbed shoulders this morning to clarify the somewhat convoluted and mystifying proposal. Read more: Rolling on the River Plan | Portland Business Journal
Conservationists receive Audubon Society fellowships Oct 15, 2010 Oregonian: Two Portland conservationists have won $10,000 fellowships from the Audubon Society's national TogetherGreen program. Mary Coolidge, assistant conservation director of the Audubon Society of Portland, will use her award for Bird Safe Portland, an effort to reduce the number of bird strikes on windows.
He Speaks for the Birds Oct 14, 2010 The Portland Tribune: Bob Sallinger once lowered himself six feet down a hole of human excrement to save a bird. It was a baby peregrine falcon, about 40 days old, that fell off the Fremont Bridge before it could fly. Unfortunately for Sallinger, the bird got lost and made its way into a hole that the homeless had been using as a latrine.
Wind energy developer runs into a green wall Oct 04, 2010 Oregon Business: It’s a sparkling, bluebird, big-mountain, mid-summer day as Chris Crowley passes Hood and the Cascades line en route to eastern Oregon, but Crowley is getting prickly. He’s the principal at Columbia Energy Partners and pressing forward with three wind farms worth between $200 and $300 million each around the blustery Steens Mountain area in the state’s southeast corner. They could catch the winter wind to complement summer breezes already spinning turbines in the Columbia River Gorge, and the new resources could inch us ever closer to a clean-energy future.
Oregon OKs dumping of contaminated spoils on West Hayden Island Sep 30, 2010 Oregonian: West Hayden Island's industrial prospects are far from certain, but they're firm enough to allow the Port of Portland to accept new contaminated dredge spoils on the undeveloped island for industrial fill, Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality has decided.
Fall Comes Swiftly in NW Portland Sep 24, 2010 Oregonian
Westmoreland duck pond to go; but what about the ducks…? Sep 08, 2010 The Bee: As the City of Portland’s restoration of Crystal Springs Creek in and near Westmoreland Park continues — and one aspect of the plan is returning the duck pond to a natural stream — the question remains, what to do about the ducks?
Judge Orders U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Revise 2008 Spotted Owl Recovery Plan and Critical Habitat Designation Sep 02, 2010 Earth Justice website: A U.S. District Court judge in Washington, D.C., ruled yesterday that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must revise a recovery plan and critical habitat designation for northern spotted owls.
Regulators reevaluating dredge spoil dumping on West Hayden Island Aug 31, 2010 The Oregonian: The city of Portland and Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality are reevaluating whether dredge spoils with low levels of contamination should be dumped on West Hayden Island after island activists and environmental groups raised concerns about the proposal.
Multnomah County Sheriff's Deputies Rescue Red-tailed Hawk in NE Portland Aug 09, 2010 The Oregonian: Multnomah County sheriff's deputies rescued an injured Red-tailed Hawk near the Columbia River in Northeast Portland Monday, the sheriff's office reported.
Dumping at Hayden Island Protested Aug 05, 2010 KGW: Environmental groups want to put a stop to the dumping of contaminated dredge material on West Hayden Island. It's the latest in the ongoing battle over the future of the island.
PFS Community & Service and Portland Audubon Jul 14, 2010 PFS website: The Portland French School, in association with the Audubon Society of Portland, received Backyard Habitat Certification on school grounds
Oregon wind project faces environmental scrutiny Jul 13, 2010 Daily Journal of Commerce: Visitors come from all over to see Harney County’s untouched and expansive desert. But the Eastern Oregon area’s beauty and unique wildlife population has led to conflict over development of a new industry in the struggling area, according to Randy Fulton, economic development director for Harney County.
Migratory birds from all over refuel in Oaks Bottom Jul 07, 2010 The Bee: Heartbreaking images of oil-drenched pelicans along the Gulf of Mexico, from the current oil spill disaster there, have many people in Southeast Portland wondering if there is anything that they can do to help save the birds
Portland's tall, glass structures can be deadly to birds Jun 24, 2010 The Oregonian: By day, reflections of clouds and trees are confusing; by night, lights can throw off navigation
Portland riverfront bird sculpture highlights species threats, extinction Jun 18, 2010 The Oregonian: Starkly silhouetted against the Willamette River, five somber birds stand on a patch of grass at the southern tip of Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Fish invaders ravaging Oregon lake Jun 07, 2010 The Spokesman-Review: Carp out-compete birds for food supply, habitat
Plastic bag in raptor nest causes concern Apr 10, 2010 KGW.com: Just after four o'clock on Friday afternoon, a red tailed hawk pecked and pulled at a white plastic grocery bag in its nest.
Injured eagle found in Lake Oswego may soon return to freedom Apr 09, 2010 The Oregonian: An injured bald eagle captured in Lake Oswego is making such good progress under veterinary care that he could be a candidate for release in coming weeks.
Roof Colors Become Hot, Or Cool, Topic Apr 06, 2010 OPB News: In the last few years, energy producers and conservation groups have eyed big, flat roofs as fertile ground to produce energy, or improve the local environment.
Audubon will track birds killed in crashes Apr 03, 2010 The Oregonian: Volunteers will look for carcasses of birds that struck buildings or lights Wildlife conservationists suspect that thousands of birds are being killed each year in crashes with downtown high-rises and they want to know why.
Portland City Council advances 'River Plan' Apr 01, 2010 The Oregonian: Portland city commissioners unanimously voted today to advance an environmental mitigation plan for the North reach of the Willamette River.
River plan still hits opposition Apr 01, 2010 The Portland Tribune: Industries say they’d rather pay money than undergo new city reviews. River-related business owners and environmentalists are still far apart on key elements of a plan to restore the Portland Harbor that is heading back to the City Council.
The eagle has landed safely; Big bird still on the mend Mar 25, 2010 The Lake Oswego Review: The bird that came out on the losing end in a fight between two bald eagles is now healing well at the Audubon Society of Portland.
Green Portland apparently isn't green enough Mar 16, 2010 The Oregonian: Who knew Portland had tree envy? About 26 percent of Portland is covered by tree leaves, branches and trunks, when viewed from above. San Antonio boasts 38 percent coverage and Atlanta nearly 37 percent, according to separate analyses by conservation group American Forests and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. "We're good, but we're not at the top," said Brian Krieg, chairman of the citizen Urban Forestry Commission.
Citywide Tree Project: Proposed Portland tree regulations attract support Feb 01, 2010 The Oregonian: Portland may have a green reputation, but officials say that when it comes to protecting and preserving trees, the city could use an overhaul of its red tape.
Education, outreach and lands Nov 25, 2009 The Lake Oswego Review: Lake Oswego city councilors hope a ramped-up natural resources education and outreach program can offset scaled-back environmental protections.
Native birds take wing in a mammoth mural Sep 24, 2009 The Oregonian: A giant mural has been finished in Portland near Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, complete with huge great blue heron, osprey, hawks and ducks.
Migrating Vaux's Swifts [video] Sep 04, 2009 Koin Local 6: Video of a Koin Local 6 story about the annual Vaux's Swift event in Northwest Portland. Great shots of thousands of swifts entering their chimney roost; includes guidelines for visiting, and an interview with Steve Engel from the Audubon Society of Portland.
With the birds, come the birdwatchers - with all their human paraphernalia Sep 03, 2009 The Oregonian: The Vaux's Swift's annual visit to a Northwest Portland chimney draws Portlanders for an evening of fun on the lawn. The Audubon Society of Portland and neighbors are asking for folks to be more mindful of the community.
Sounds of Oregon - The Meadowlark Sep 01, 2009 The Oregonian: The state bird and the bombs - part three of a special report. David Stabler writes about looking for the Oregon State bird in places as eclectic as bombing ranges in eastern Oregon.
Rescued eagle soars to zoo Aug 27, 2009 West Linn Tidings: A bald eagle that was found in bad shape in Lake Oswego has been nursed back to health at the Audubon Society of Portland and will have a new home at the Oregon Zoo.
University of Portland's plan would bisect Willamette Bluff Aug 16, 2009 The Oregonian: As part of the North Reach River Plan, the University of Portland has disclosed a campus master plan that includes a massive parking structure built into the Willamette Bluff and bisecting it from top to bottom. University representatives are currently negotiating privately with city leaders about the removal of protective environmental zoning in that location and about the degree of public engagement -- which is very strange, considering the North Reach plan is a public process.
River Dance Jul 15, 2009 Willamette Week: Questions arise about obstacles to future waterfront development in Portland that may come from a new lawsuit against FEMA. Environmental groups argue that federal flood insurance programs jeopardize endangered species habitat, and should consult federal fisheries agencies before issuing insurance that is required for floodplain development.
Wildlife abounds in a Portland garden certified as backyard habitat Jul 08, 2009 The Oregonian: Portland residents make their backyards wildlife friendly, and get certified through a new Backyard Habitat Certification program, a joint venture between Three Rivers Land Conservancy and the Audubon Society of Portland.
Portland Audubon joins lawsuit over FEMA flood insurance program Jun 26, 2009 KGW.com: The Audubon Society of Portland, the National Wildlife Federation, and other groups say FEMA violated the Endangered Species Act and encourages building in flood-prone areas, endangering people as well as harming habitat for 15 species of salmon and steelhead in Oregon.
Bargaining chip at Ross Island's tip Jun 16, 2009 The Oregonian: Ross Island Sand & Gravel donated 6.4 acres of Ross Island to the Port of Portland in 1947, and critics charge this urban greenspace should be transferred to the City and people of Portland.
Seniors track career possibilities Jun 15, 2009 The Oregonian: Senior Tom Vogt spent his last month of high school as an intern at the Audubon Society of Portland's Wildlife Care Center.
Volunteers help clean up Portland's Ross Island Jun 15, 2009 The Oregonian: Volunteers paddled to Ross Island for the first restoration work party at the newly-acquired wild space. Removal of invasive garlic mustard was just the beginning of needed work on the overgrown island.
Tax idea no laughing matter Jun 11, 2009 Pamplin Media Group: Taxing birdseed to provide funding for protection on non-game wildlife is a serious idea that has growing support in Oregon.
The Truth About Cats and Birds? Jun 02, 2009 The New York Times: Bird lovers and cat lovers disagree about the solution to outdoor cats killing birds. Bob Sallinger of the Audubon Society of Portland says, “It’s not about birds versus cats; it’s about protecting birds and cats.”
Portland OKs study on island's future May 29, 2009 The Oregonian: The Portland City Council has decided to work with the Port of Portland on a study of West Hayden Island that may determine what will happen to the undeveloped 825 acres in north Portland.
Experiencing the river, without the roar [editorial] May 22, 2009 The Oregonian: Fish, wildlife and humans would benefit from a 'no-wake' zone near Ross Island in the Willamette River.
Oregon Officials Remind Residents and Visitors to Leave Young Wildlife in the Wild May 22, 2009 Salem-News.com: A reminder that removing wildlife reduces their chances at survival and is against the law; tips on what to do if you find young birds and other wildlife.
West Hayden Island — Habitat, or industry? May 21, 2009 The Portland Tribune: Discussion heats up about the future of prime wildlife habitat the Port of Portland wants to develop for marine terminals.
ONDA opposes wind power sites May 13, 2009 Burns Times-Herald: The Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) says they will fight the majority of the wind power sites proposed in Harney County, OR, especially those in the Steens Mountain area. ONDA presented a report (endorsed by the Audubon Society of Portland and others) to the Harney County Court last week summarizing their stand on each wind power project.
Coping with neighborhood coyotes Apr 28, 2009 The Oregonian: Coyotes are becoming more common in the Portland area. Experts say coyotes provide balance to the ecosystem, and that killing them only opens a niche for another to move in. And, there are things neighborhoods can do to protect their pets and discourage coyote visits.
Summit to discuss threats to Portland's Balch Creek Apr 13, 2009 The Oregonian: The West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District and the Audubon Society of Portland are holding a free summit May 9 on the condition and future of the Balch Creek watershed, an important bird and wildlife sanctuary.
Humane treatment? Maybe. Deadly? Hmmm, afraid so. Apr 09, 2009 Beaverton Valley Times: Trapping raccoons and other problem wildlife and releasing them elsewhere is environmentally destructive. Relocating many species is against Oregon Fish and Wildlife Department rules.
Lane County approves marine reserve resolution; Commissioners endorse Cape Perpetua reserve Apr 07, 2009 South Lincoln County News: The Lane County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution on April 1 supporting a system of marine reserve and protected areas.
Oregon Senate votes to phase out fire retardant Mar 24, 2009 The Oregonian: A bill championed by Willamette Riverkeeper and the Audubon Society of Portland was passed by the Oregon Senate on March 24. The bill phases out most uses of decabrominated diphenyl ether, classified as a possible human carcinogen, by Jan. 1, 2011. The bill now goes to the Oregon House for consideration.
A birder pursues a pyrrhuloxia far from its natural home Mar 21, 2009 The Oregonian: Cathy Crandall recounts her trip to the Willamette Valley to see a rare bird visitor that is usually found in the U.S. only in southeast Arizona.
New parks remain on drawing board as Portland cuts budget Mar 20, 2009 The Oregonian: The Portland Bureau of Parks & Recreation plan for three new parks may be on hold due to budget constraints this year. Bob Sallinger, with the Audubon Society of Portland, says planning for parks that will serve undeserved communities is still important.
Council quiets motor boat operations near Ross Island Mar 18, 2009 The Oregonian: The Portland City Council has endorsed a plan to stop motor boat operations around Ross Island. The Oregon Marine Board will still have to approve the no-wake zone.
Ross Island: No motorized boats? Mar 16, 2009 The Oregonian: The Portland City Council will hold a hearing Wednesday about supporting a proposal that would limit boats to no-wake in Holgate Channel of the Willamette River and ban motors completely from Ross Island Lagoon. The Audubon Society of Portland, and other co-petitioners will ask the State Marine Board to establish these new zones for the benefit of nesting birds and other wildlife, as well as to provide kayakers and canoeists a safe place to paddle.
Wildlife rule: Look but don't touch Mar 12, 2009 The Oregonian: Spring is baby bird season, and the conservation director of the Audubon Society of Portland, Bob Sallinger, advises against "helping" the babies.
Passionate Advocates for the Environment Mar 01, 2009 The Oregonian - Homes and Gardens Northwest: Karen Munday, Urban Wildlife Specialist for the Audubon Society of Portland, is featured in Homes and Gardens Northwest as a Sustainability Leader.
Boys of a feather count together Feb 28, 2009 The Oregonian: Twin brothers from Portland, OR, have become expert birders; at 14 they already have impressive life lists. They and other citizen scientists participate in the Backyard Bird Count and other projects, providing important field data about bird population and movement.
Port Pushes For New Terminal On Columbia River Island Feb 26, 2009 OPB News: Rob Manning reports from West Hayden Island, where the Port of Portland wants to expand operations. The Audubon Society of Portland thinks that's a bad idea (audio report available).
Port of Portland, Audubon Society at odds over island Feb 24, 2009 The Oregonian: The Port of Portland is looking anew at 826 undeveloped acres in north Portland for industrial use. Bob Sallinger with the Portland Audubon Society of Portland notes that the area is an irreplaceable sanctuary for wildlife, and would not benefit from being covered with cargo terminals and parking lots.
Debate over West Hayden Island's fate resumes Feb 23, 2009 The Oregonian: The Audubon Society of Portland and other environmental groups disagree with the Port of Portland about the future of West Hayden Island, 826 acres of open space north of downtown Portland.
Hundreds of Oregon birders tally backyard visitors Feb 17, 2009 The Oregonian: Initial counts of checklists in Oregon showed 656 submitted for the 2009 Great Backyard Bird Count.
Don't feed waterfowl: Our efforts to help result in harm Feb 17, 2009 The Oregonian: Bread and other human food doesn't help ducks and geese who winter here.
Winter brrrding on (and in) the water Feb 07, 2009 The Oregonian: Reporter Cathy Crandall describes a birding by kayak trip.
We simply know better Jan 23, 2009 The Oregonian - guest opinion: Travis Williams (Executive Director of Willamette Riverkeeper) and Bob Sallinger (Conservation Director for the Audubon Society of Portland) warn that the fire-retardant chemical, Polybrominated Diphenal Ether (PBDE), should be a top concern for our environment.
Hummingbirds may need your help in this weather Dec 22, 2008 The Oregonian: Simple steps to help feathered friends during a cold spell.
Enviro groups say federal owl plan faulty Nov 24, 2008 The Oregonian: A large alliance of environmental groups is joining its foes, the timber industry, in opposing a federal blueprint for protecting the northern spotted owl, the threatened Northwest bird that has stood in the way of logging federal lands.
Winging it on gulls Nov 24, 2008 The Oregonian: Inara Verzemnieks attends Audubon nature night to learn what she doesn't know about gulls.
Bikes, binocs and bird shadows Nov 01, 2008 The Oregonian: Bird-watching and cycling go great together on three rider-friendly routes.
Sellwood: Peregrine falcons might nest on span Oct 30, 2008 The Oregonian: A pair of peregrine falcons may be nesting on the Sellwood Bridge.
These wildlife refuges are for the birds Oct 11, 2008 The Oregonian: Autumn is time for the annual spectacle of migrating birds, when the flocks wing their way south from the Arctic breeding grounds to wintering grounds in California, Mexico and beyond.
Digging for a landslide's explanation Oct 10, 2008 The Oregonian: Nothing seems more sudden and surprising than the landslide early Wednesday in Portland's West Hills, carrying a house down with it. Geologists will be digging through the damage for weeks, trying to pin down a definitive explanation of what happened.
Tigard residents adjust to living with urban coyotes Oct 07, 2008 The Times: Living with urban coyotes. Karen Munday, urban wildlife specialist for the Audubon Society of Portland, said the organization is not a fan of killing coyotes, to say the least.
Groups plan suit for protection of another forest species Sep 04, 2008 The Oregonian: Groups want to list the dusky tree vole, native to forests in the Tillamook region, as a threatened or endangered species.
Wind farm plans clash with pristine site in eastern Oregon Aug 31, 2008 The Oregonian: Wind farms promise aid to rural communities and respite from global warming, but they also can carry environmental consequences.
Going bird watching in Oaks Bottom Aug 06, 2008 The Bee: Mike Houck leads tours of the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge in Portland.
Park Access isn't Equitable Jul 10, 2008 Portland Tribune: Demographics affect neighborhood green space.
Birds are struggling, but you can help Jul 09, 2008 The Oregonian: The National Audubon Society has identified 54 species in Oregon as either "globally threatened " or "at risk of becoming globally threatened."
Portland protectors save baby peregrines from the Willamette Jun 17, 2008 The Oregonian: Two fledgling peregrine falcons are saved by quick work by Portland Audubon volunteers and a good samaritan paddler.
Kill the Cat That Kills the Bird? Dec 02, 2007 The New York Times: Bird populations are falling worldwide, and cats may be a large contributor to their decline. Cat owners, feral cat support groups, and bird lovers often clash about the best way to care for cats and birds.
Audubon wants stiffer penalties for killing migratory birds Oct 15, 2007 The Oregonian: The Audubon Society of Portland wants Congress to establish more severe penalties for killing migratory birds.
Audubon Society offers reward after latest killing of protected bird Sep 24, 2007 The Oregonian: The Audubon Society of Portland is offering a $1,500 reward in the latest bird shooting case; X-rays revealed that a great blue heron in Battle Ground was shot in the right wing.

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