While many species were affected by the heat dome, Cooper’s Hawks seemed to be particularly hard-hit—a stunning 110 young Cooper’s Hawks passed through our door during that time period in a phenomenon that some began referring to as “hawkpocalypse” and that we are still trying to understand.
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In consultation with our partners, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Swift Watch for the second year in a row.
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Last summer, more than 40,000 birds died from botulism caused by low water levels on Tule Lake and Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. This year looks like it could be worse. A water crisis that has been building for decades is reaching a crescendo.
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The current signage and displays at our sanctuary have served us well for years, but they are overdue for an upgrade. Many are faded, some are broken, and the messaging needs to be updated. A small team, made up of representatives from Education, Conservation, Sanctuaries, our Board Equity Committee, and Communications, have joined together to reimagine what new signage and interpretive displays could look and feel like, and we’re excited by the possibilities.
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William Finley understood something when he founded Portland Audubon in 1902 that remains an essential part of how we approach conservation today: Having empathy and appreciation for the wild animals that surround us is often the first step toward developing a conservation ethic. The new building will allow us to do so much more for the animals, and engage so many more people in the life-changing experience of helping a wild animal.
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For over a century, our headquarters and wildlife sanctuary on Cornell Road have served as the hub for our work, and one of the most influential centers for Oregon’s conservation movement. Now, after decades of supporting us in our mission, our well-loved facilities are long overdue for renewal and modernization.
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In a disappointing but not unsurprising decision released on the final day of March, Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) selected a cleanup plan for the 27-acre Willamette Cove site. The plan would allow up to 27,000 cubic yards of soil contaminated above human health risk thresholds to remain onsite in an underground confined disposal area covering the equivalent of more than two football fields.
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While Executive Director Nick Hardigg is stepping down after six years of service, he will forever remain a passionate and dedicated part of the Portland Audubon family.
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This is the tale of two owlets who fell from a nest and were brought to the Wildlife Care Center. One had to stay for treatment but the other was reunited with its parents when it was renested just a couple days later.
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Spring is rapidly approaching. The following are tips from our Backyard Habitat Certification Program and Wildlife Care Center on how to make your outdoor space welcoming and safe for birds and beneficial insects.
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