Bon Voyage to Vaux’s Swifts
This year CCBA/LCAS will host three Bon Voyage to Vaux’s Swift events outside Agate Hall on UO campus at sunset, on Fridays: September 4, 11, and 25. Vaux’s Swifts use the Agate Hall chimney to roost for the night during…
Birding Report August 15
Here’s a note from Kristen Vale who led the August 15th 3rd Saturday Outing: I had a lovely morning with everyone yesterday! The attendance count was 15. Richard, thank you so much for hosting and for being my wingman ;)…
First Saturday Birding on Tues 7/7/26
Our next bird outing will be a special evening event taking place on Tuesday, July 7th, at 6 PM. These birding opportunities are intended to center women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ folks. We will be joined at this outing by representatives from our own local…
1st Saturday Birding 6/6/26–LGBTQIA+
Meet at Golden Gardens Park at 8:30am. The tour will occur on mostly level, maintained paths. The walk is a one-mile loop. There is no reliable, potable water on site, so please bring plenty. There is no restroom on site. Parking…
First Saturday Bird Outing, Apr 4
Our next first Saturday bird outing will take place on April 4th at 8:30 AM. These birding opportunities are specifically designed to center women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ folks. We will be meeting at the parking lot at the Royal entrance to Fern Ridge: https://goo.gl/maps/DmGU2icz1y6h53qW9 This walk…
Report 3rd Sat. Birding Mar 21
Our Third Saturday Bird Walk in March took place at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum, led by Rachel Glaeser and Bryan Ribelin, who are long-time, active Arboretum volunteers. We were also joined by Patrick Wegner, Habitat and Trails Manager. The Arboretum is…
3rd Saturday Birding 2/21/26
Our 3rd Saturday Bird Walk in February was at Fern Ridge and was led by John Sullivan. The weather was cool and cloudy. Our group of 20 made its way to the observation platform on pond 6. On the way…
2025 Eugene Christmas Bird Count Overview
The 2025 Eugene Christmas Bird Count (ECBC) will be held on Sunday, December 28. This will be our 84th Christmas Bird Count! Count Week this year is December 25-31. We have some updates this year. Dick Lamster, the longtime Count…
Wings on Willamette Sunday 10/12/2025
A World Migratory Bird Day Festival Celebrating Shared Spaces: Bird Friendly Communities Alton Baker Park Shelters 1:00-4:00 with birding outings at noon Live Music with the fabulous Kudana Marimba band Events 11:00 AM Birding on the river at Alton Baker…
Vaux’s Swifts Watch-Sunset Fri. Sept12
It is fascinating to observe the swifts as they swirl above and gather here before flying off to Central and South America for the winter. Vaux’s Swifts use the Agate Hall chimney to roost for the night as they gather…