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Winter Talks and Walks

Bohemian Waxwing January 2013 (c) Frank Lospalluto
The Klamath Bird Observatory’s popular Talks and Walks series is back with new opportunities to expand your knowledge of birds seen throughout the Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion. These Talks will be held on the first Thursday of the month at KBO’s headquarters: 320 Beach Street, Ashland, OR 97520 with the Walks followed on Saturday. To sign up, contact KBO board member Shannon Rio at SHANNONRIO@aol.com and send participation fee of $25 to Shannon Rio at 610 Iowa Street Ashland, Oregon 97520. Space is limited so sign up soon!

WINTER BIRDS

  • Taught by Harry Fuller, KBO Board President.
  • Classroom session: Thursday, November 5th, 2015 6:30-8:00pm at KBO headquarters, Lincoln School.
  • Field trip: Saturday, November 7th, 2015 all day with time of departure to be announced at the talk.
  • In Jackson County some of our resident birds come down from the mountains, like Juncos, Wilsons Snipe, Hermit Thrush, Pacific Wrens and an occasional Townsend Solitaire. An influx of ducks and other birds arrive from colder climes. Some of our birds simply stay put but have to change their diet significantly. Phoebes do not find much call for fly-catching in a real winter. This class will explore our winter birds and see if we have some surprises due to climate change.
  • Space is limited to 15.

    HAWK IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP

    • Taught by Dick Ashford, local hawk expert and KBO Board Emeritus
    • Classroom session: Thursday, Dec 3, 2015 6:30 – 8:30pm at KBO headquarters, Lincoln School
    • Field trip: Saturday Dec 5, 2015 8am til 5pm-ish; Butte Valley, the Klamath Basin and environs
  • This always-popular workshop returns for another year! During the classroom session, Dick will provide a straightforward introduction to the identification of our local hawks, eagles, and falcons. The goal? To prepare you to be successful (and have fun!) on the Saturday outing. Prerequisites: Fun people only – no whiners!
  • Space is limited to 14.
  • Community Education Events Offered by KBO Board Members and Friends

    Photo (c) 2015 Graham Lewis

    Interested in learning more about the diverse birds of the Klamath-Siskiyou region this fall? Klamath Bird Observatory Board Members and friends are offering lectures and classes on topics ranging from birds and climate change to attracting and feeding birds in your yard.

    Don’t forget to mark your calendars for a lecture or sign up for a class.

     

     

     

    CANARY IN THE COAL MINE, BIRDS AND CLIMATE CHANGE

    • Thursday October 15th from 5:30-6:30 at the SOU, Hannon Library
    • Free lecture given by Harry Fuller

    The following classes are taught at North Mountain Park in Ashland and sign ups are through www.AshlandParksandRec.org:

    EXPLORING MINDFUL BIRDING

    • Wednesday September 16th 6:30-8pm with Saturday 19th 8:30-10am field trip
    • $20
    • Taught by Shannon Rio and Kate McKenzie

    HAWKS!

    • Tuesdays October 6, 13, 20 from 7-8:30pm
    • $25 for the series
    • Taught by Dick Ashford

    LEARNING ABOUT BIRDS

    • Wednesday October 14th 6:30-8pm
    • $15
    • Taught by Shannon Rio

    LEARNING MORE ABOUT BIRDS

    • Wednesday October 21st from 6:30-8pm
    • $15
    • Taught by Shannon Rio

    ATTRACTING AND FEEDING BIRDS IN YOUR YARD

    • Tuesday November 10 from 6:30-8pm
    • $20
    • Taught by Vince Zauskey

    Talk and Walk Community Education Events Becoming Popular

    Klamath Bird Observatory’s Talks and Walks program is growing in popularity! This Board directed program invites community members to visit our headquarters in Ashland where you willCalliope Hummingbird learn about birds in the Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion.  Then, participants venture into the field to experience firsthand the birds that are the focus of Klamath Bird Observatory’s science-based conservation efforts.

    The program is getting lots of attention.  A recent article in the Medford Mail Tribune’s Outdoor Journal section featured the program – click here to read that article.  The program was also discussed during an interview with Board President Harry Fuller on Jefferson Public Radio’s Jefferson Exchange – click here to listen.

    And don’t forget to sign up for this spring’s last Talk and Walk program!

    MAY TALK AND “WALK”:  ATTRACTING HUMMINGBIRDS TO YOUR GARDEN – presented by Laura Fleming, KBO Board Member

    Talk: Wednesday, May 6th 6:30-8pm

    Laura Fleming is opening Wild Birds Unlimited in Medford this spring.  The “Walk” for this event will be an invitation to visit Wild Birds Unlimited at its new location plus a gift certificate offering a discount on purchases.

    $25 fee is for both Talk and Walk.  Contact shannonrio@aol.com to sign up.

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