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One of my absolute favorite experiences this month was the chance to participate in the snowy plover survey with Teresa and some great volunteers!
Written by Peter Pearsall/Photo by Sage Brown The Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) is partnering with the Lomakatsi Restoration Project to lead the Inter-Tribal Ecological Stewardship Training, using public lands of
The Oregon Bee Atlas Master Melittologist Program is a community science initiative that trains volunteers to create and maintain a comprehensive and publicly accessible inventory of the state’s native bees and their plant-host preferences.
This year, 13 field birders navigated a partially dense patchy foggy and occasionally sunlit landscape that became fully engulfed by dreaded fog by end of the count. Temperatures were mild (25-39) compared to last year’s record low of -18°F. The lack of snow, partially open water, relatively high number of observers and a day of scouting before the count combined for a high count.
Portland Audubon is awarded $132,908 to monitor the relationships between nesting and migratory birds, seasonal water patterns, and vegetation in the Harney Basin to inform upcoming restoration work.
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