Birding Report August 15
Here’s a note from the 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…
Another Interview with Friends – Tom Mickel
Tom Mickel, the guy who reviews the local eBird lists, is the subject of this interview. An email from Tom causes many birders to worry. The birder who gets an email from Tom thinks: What is wrong with my bird identification? …
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…
Interviews with Friends-Four Best Birders
In this video you will meet four birders who were casual birders and changed into enthusiastic birders, chasing rarities and keeping detailed lists. Dennis Arendt interviews them to discover what it is about them that made this change in them. …
CCBA Updates: Changes for The Quail, Webmaster Needed
Wanted: Volunteer Webmaster Are you a tech-savvy wizard? We are seeking a skilled volunteer to manage and update our WordPress website. Help us showcase our impact and connect with our community. If you have a few hours a month to…
A Warm Welcome to New Board Member, Jesse Pline
Jesse’s Story: I grew up in Michigan, spending much of my childhood outdoors in the forests and fields around my rural home while homeschooled. My classroom was everything from going for hikes in the forest, collecting mushrooms and arrowheads, hunting…
Interview with Friends – Maeve Sowles and Dick Lamster
In this Interview With Friends, you will meet two iconic personalities. Though they may be different, they go together well. How did Maeve and Dick meet each other? What did they do for a living? How did they both become Presidents of…
CCBA Goes to the Wildflower Festival
Sunday, May 17, Mount Pisgah Arboretum held their popular Wildflower Festival, and we had a great time! By noon, crowds filled the nonprofit alley while music played close by. Our booth welcomed around 100 people interested in birds, habitat, conservation,…
Tues 6/16/26 Cristalino Lodge: Rich Hoyer in Brazil
Watch the program on YouTube Brazil’s Cristalino Lodge is in the southeastern Amazonian rainforest. It has become the prime location in Brazil for birders and nature enthusiasts. Rich Hoyer has been working as a professional birding tour leader for WINGS…
Interview with Laura Johnson and John Sullivan
Two David Attenborough types, John Sullivan and Laura Johnson, are interviewed by Dennis Arendt. They are in action, finding birds and insects and talking about some of their adventures and how a flycatcher brought them together. There are many photos…