Klamath Bird Observatory, Ashland, Oregon, advances bird and habitat conservation through science, education, and partnerships.

Klamath Bird Observatory, based in Ashland, Oregon, advances bird and habitat conservation through science, education, and partnerships.

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Klamath Bird Observatory is fueled by partner-driven science programs. We use birds as indicators of the healthy and resilient ecosystems on which we all depend. Our science involves three integrated aspects: 1) long-term monitoring, 2) theoretical research, and 3) applied ecology. We bring our results to bear through science delivery involving partnership driven engagement in conservation planning, informing the critical decisions being made today that will have lasting influences on the health of our natural resources well into the future.

Klamath Bird Observatory’s award-winning model was developed in the ruggedly beautiful and wildlife-rich Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion. We now apply this model more broadly throughout the Pacific Northwest. Plus, our intensive professional education and international capacity building programs expand our influence into Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

Lower Klamath Bus tour of refuge offered - Herald & News: Nation/World News

May 9th 2015 International Migratory Bird Day won’t be celebrated until Saturday, May 9,
but a special tour to the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge will be offered a week earlier.

Bus tour of refuge offered - Herald and News: Nation/World News#.VT5ZwIUrDF8.gmail

photo credits, T. Reynolds, J. House and L. Broderick. 

Lower Klamath Basin May 9th Bus Tour of refuge offered - Herald and News: Nation/World News

Bus tour of refuge offered - Herald and News: Nation/World News#.VT5ZwIUrDF8.gmail

 

 

Posted: Friday, April 24, 2015 12:00 am

Bus tour of refuge
offered By LEE JUILLERAT Regional Editor Herald and News
                                  

International Migratory Bird Day won’t be celebrated until Saturday, May 9, but a special tour to the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge will be offered a week earlier. “Don’t miss out on an opportunity to see bald eagles in their nest,” said Hallie Rasmussen, one of Bird Day organizers. “This free guided bus tour to the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge will take you through an area that is otherwise closed to the public to view the nesting bald eagles, among many other birds.”

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The bus tour is scheduled Saturday, May 2, leaving from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Office, 1936 California Ave., at 9 a.m. and returning about noon. Preregistration is recommended but not required and can be done by calling the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges office at 530-667-2231.

Rasmussen said the bus tour, a pre-event for the 16th Annual International Migratory Bird Day, will be guided by experts who will discuss bird life, habitat and how agriculture is supporting bird habitat and efforts aimed at benefiting the Klamath Basin, including birds.

“If you have never birded before, or want to learn more about birds, this will be a great tour to take,” she said. “The Klamath Basin is so fortunate to have an abundance of migrating and nesting birds, playing host to more than 350 bird species.”

 B.J. Matzen, one of the founders of the Klamath Wingwatchers and a board member of the Klamath Bird Observatory, will provide insight about birds during the bus tour.

The International Migratory Bird Day event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 9, at Veterans Memorial Park. The bus tour used to be on the same day as the event, “but we are trying something new that, hopefully, will allow more people to advantage of incredible free tour,” Rasmussen said.

 

Tricky ID at best. Where are all the spotters? any clue on Identification here?

IMG_3455, originally uploaded by ymotherwell.
This is wild crazy light.  _ _ Y. Motherwell WCHW 2014

Tricky ID.

Straights Drain Lower Klamath NWR. Here we have 8 Bald Eagles along with a motley crew of gulls and ravens

IMG_9655 crop oh yeah baby, originally uploaded by norcal_birdman.


top notch experience.
been there 20 times in last 25 years, never fails always cool stuff to see. seen 100s of Bald Eagles on each trip, excellent views of Rough-legged Hawks, Red-tailed Hawks, Northern Harriers, Prairie Falcons, Golden Eagles, Ferruginous Hawks, Merlin. Kestrel. Rare sightings of Red-shouldered Hawks, Peregrine, White-tailed kite, Coopers Hawk. The Lower K, along with Butte Valley just south off the HWY 97, is a great case study in aging Bald Eagles, with so many present it is easy to learn all the color phases and patterns because of the sheer numbers of sightings. also other wildlife and wide open spaces and total separation from city life. One of the best places on earth, for me.
Written by West County Hawk Watch.  18-Mar-2014

Rough-legged Hawk

Rough-legged Hawk (20140105-0159), originally uploaded by Earl Reinink.

by Earl Reinink

Saving the Bald Eagle in California_ 7pm Trusday evening Speaker - Glenn Stewart - Director, Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group

Saving the Bald Eagle in California
Speaker - Glenn Stewart - Director, Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group - Founder, CA Bald Eagle Recovery Program

7pm this Thursday

Bald Eagles, unique to North America, disappeared from most of California in the mid 1980s. Learn first hand, how bald eagle chicks were brought from Canada and carefully raised in Central California, to seed a new population on the west coast. Bald Eagles are now nesting in Sonoma and Napa Counties. This public nature lecture series is a partnership with Sonoma Birding and Sonoma County Regional Parks. Location- Veteran's Memorial Bldg, 126 1st Street West, Sonoma, CA. 95476 - $5.00 at the door. Info at - http://www.sonomabirding.com. 

Tom Rusert
Sonoma,CA

photos below Larry Broderick and Mary Beth Crittendon copyright 2013

Juvenile Peregrine Falcon

Juvenile Peregrine Falcon, originally uploaded by djbartling.

Juvenile Peregrine Falcon by djbartling
Don Bartling copyright 2013

Take Flight with The Crossley ID Guide: Raptors, Bald Eagle

Take Flight with The Crossley ID Guide: Raptors, Bald Eagle

all copyrights Princeton and Crossley 2013.
this photo is from the book, which we highly recommend.

btw, which raptor below doesn't "belong", come on guys bring it, nobody responds to the questions, please get involved.....WCHW

Bald Eage ID study: Take Flight with The Crossley ID Guide: Bald Eagles adult/subadult

Take Flight with The Crossley ID Guide: Bald Eagles adult/subadult

all copyrights Princeton and Crossley 2013.
this photo is from the book, which is a great field and home reference tool and we at WCHW highly recommend acquiring this book...

New legislation seeks to protect California’s people and wildlife from threat of lead from ammunition | California

New legislation seeks to protect California’s people and wildlife from threat of lead from ammunition | California

photo copyright Larry Broderick / Jesse House. Lower Klamath Basin 2010

Merlin picture perfect!

Merlin, originally uploaded by Jules Evens.

Merlin by Jules Evens all copyrights reserved 2013

How to Identify a Red-tailed Hawk in flight.

Hawk, originally uploaded by Bryan Still.

Adult Red-tailed Hawk. full crop, (just ate). dark hood, dark patagial (leading edge wing to wrist) black trailing edge, "belly band"

Excellent size comparisons of Golden Eagle & Redtailed Hawk.

Golden Eagle retaliates on Redtailed Hawk, originally uploaded by djbartling.

Golden Eagle retaliates on Redtailed Hawk
D. Bartling collection 2013

Peregrine Falcon.

Peregrine Falcon, originally uploaded by djbartling.

Very nice Peregrine here....on the Marin coast.
D. Bartling.

Quiz? Raptor ID quiz.

what do you see?

and how many?

thanks for looking, RapMag.

WCHW 2013 memo, core values, current agenda

2013. West County Hawk Watch.

Based out of Marin and Sonoma Counties.
 

The group educates the public about current threats that North American Birds of Prey face. We provide Raptor Identification programs. WCHW also works on projects such as the encroachment of wind turbines in prime bird, bat and eagle flyways and territories. Nest site protection. Migration studies and documentation. Children’s Educational book program. We also provide raptor hikes and workshops. Come on out...

*also on the agenda for 2013, bald eagle studies, rough-legged studies, ferruginous studies, WCHW team member education, mentorship and sponsorship programs...