Reflecting on a Good Year for Malheur Lake
Fall in the Harney Basin is good for rare warblers, cold nights, and time to reflect on the previous year’s breeding bird season. And what a season 2023 was.
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Three Arch Rocks
An edited excerpt from the upcoming book For the Love of Nature: The Adventures and Achievements of William L. Finley and Irene B. Finley by Carole A. and William L. Finley III
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PGE Is Electrifying the Way Bird Alliance of Oregon Drives Change
We are excited to announce that Bird Alliance of Oregon was selected to receive a grant from the Portland General Electric Drive Change Fund, funded via the Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Oregon Clean Fuels Program.
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Injured Northern Spotted Owl, an Imperiled Species, Discovered on Mt. Tabor
On Monday, November 6, an injured Northern Spotted Owl was discovered at Mt. Tabor Park. Northern Spotted Owls are listed as threatened under the state and federal Endangered Species Act due to their low and continually declining populations.
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The Endangered Species Act at 50
The Endangered Species Act is celebrating its golden anniversary and it remains one of our most powerful environmental laws with an incredible track record of success. In the 50 years since its passage, the ESA has prevented the extinction of the overwhelming majority of wildlife and plant species under its protection.
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Protecting Oregon’s Estuaries, Starting with Yaquina Bay
Oregon’s coastline is blessed with 22 major estuaries, where Oregon’s forests and rivers meet the ocean, and these estuaries are the engines that power salmon, waterbirds, Dungeness crab, oysters, cultural resources, and jobs for many people in coastal communities. It is crucial that Oregon update all their estuary plans to provide the strongest habitat protections possible to ensure a vibrant economy.
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Deepening Our Commitment to Sustainable Travel: Carbon Offsets and So Much More
As of July 2023, every Bird Alliance of Oregon trip will include carbon offsets as a member of the Sustainable Travel International. The program also works alongside local communities, engaging travelers, businesses, and policy-makers in responsible practices. Through this work, they aim to combat climate change and empower communities to preserve destinations around the globe.
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Continuing Over a Century of Conservation at Bird Alliance of Oregon
This opportunity to work with Bird Alliance of Oregon feels like coming full circle. I am deeply humbled to join an organization that has been shaped by visionary leaders, like Bob Sallinger, and it’s an honor to be a part of this unparalleled community of staff, activists, volunteers, students, and supporters. I look forward to working with you, together for nature.
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Bird Alliance of Oregon Welcomes Our New Conservation Director, Quinn Read
We are thrilled to welcome our new conservation director, Quinn Read, to the Portland Bird Alliance of Oregon flock. Quinn has been a major player in the Oregon environmental movement for more than a decade. Whether she’s collaborating with partners or fighting down in Salem, we’re excited for Quinn’s leadership to help continue Portland Bird Alliance of Oregon’s 121 legacy of protecting the natural world.
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Minimizing Drone Impacts to Wildlife in Oregon State Parks
In recent years recreational drone use has skyrocketed, reflecting a nationwide trend. This in turn has led to increasing disturbances to birds, marine mammals, and other wildlife. Such disturbances have been documented to negatively impact nesting success of many bird species.
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