Birding Oregon Hotspots: Washington County Wetlands
Join local author and guide John Rakestraw to find out where to bird in Washington County.
See DetailsJoin local author and guide John Rakestraw to find out where to bird in Washington County.
See DetailsRegister for this class to learn to do quick sketches of birds, then do more detailed drawings using specimens and references.
See DetailsLearn all about Flycatchers, notorious for giving birdwatchers a stiff neck and bewildered stare! Local author and guide John Rakestraw will show you how to identify these birds by sight and sound as well by as posture and performance.
See DetailsLearn to identify our local warblers by sight and sound, where to look for them, and how to deal with the dreaded “Warbler Neck.”
See DetailsJohn Rakestraw will introduce you to the shorebirds typically found in Oregon in the spring, showing you how to identify them by size, shape, habits, and habitats.
See DetailsJoin Candace and Dan to learn about the wonders of bird migration through digital classes and field days! In this module, we hope to raise your awareness of the subtle cues of nature, and bring you into closer understanding of the lives of our feathered neighbors. We’ll explore how and why birds migrate, delving into the mysteries of how birds stay on course, how scientists measure migration, the amazing journeys of long-distance migrants, and much more. Along the way, we’ll practice our birding skills in the field, with a focus on the diversity and abundance of spring migrants in our region.
See DetailsJoin John Rakestraw to learn about the coastal bird species most likely to be found in late spring and summer.
See DetailsRegister for this class to learn to do quick sketches of birds, then do more detailed drawings using specimens and references.
See DetailsJoin John Rakestraw to learn a variety of forest-dwelling birds, with tips for identifying them by sight and sound.
See DetailsRegister for this class to learn to do quick sketches of birds, then do more detailed drawings using specimens and references.
See DetailsCelebrate summer with this exploration of our favorite aerial insectivores: Swallows!
See DetailsJoin Brodie for a birding adventure in search of woodpeckers to the Sandy River Delta.
See DetailsJoin Erin on a journey through the amazing evolutionary history, powerful physiology, interesting anatomy, and fascinating natural history of these charming birds.
See DetailsSimplify and draw exactly what is needed to represent the birds you see. Then add some watercolor to liven up your page.
See DetailsLearn easy and fun ways to draw birds and their surroundings.
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