Bird Walks

Our monthly Bird Walk is held on the third Saturday of each month. All levels of birders are welcome, from novice to expert.

Locations and leaders are determined monthly. Those wishing to carpool should meet at the usual South Eugene High School parking lot at 8 o’clock.

Birders of all levels are welcome and we will have a few pair of binoculars to loan. A $3 donation per person is suggested to help support Land County Audubon’s education and outreach programs.
 
For more information contact Rebecca Waterman at 541-653-3354 or rebecca.waterman@gmail.com

Third Saturday Bird Walk - April 18, 8:00 am

Posted on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020

Gerry Meenaghn will lead the April walk, exploring the LCC campus and adjacent areas. Details will be posted on the LCAS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LaneAudubon/, and on the website: laneaudubon.org.

All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring binoculars, if you have them. To carpool, meet at 8 a.m. at the South Eugene High School parking lot, corner of 19th and Patterson. We plan to return by noon. Remember that it’s not a good idea to leave valuables or your vehicle registration in your car if you leave it at the lot. A $3 donation is appreciated to help support Lane County Audubon’s activities.

FMI: Rebecca Waterman at fieldtrips@laneaudubon.org.com, or 541.653.3354

Date: 
Saturday, April 18, 2020 - 8:00am
Location: 
Meet to carpool at South Eugene HS

Vaux’s Swift Watch--Spring 2020

Posted on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020

We can expect the Vaux’s Swifts to arrive with a warm wind from the south in early to mid-April. The timing of the migration varies, depending on wind and weather patterns. We hope the Vaux’s Swifts will be here April 24th, when we will be watching at Agate Hall chimney!

The Vaux’s Swifts use the chimney to roost for the night as they gather and recover after migration from the south.

Come join us at sunset Friday, April 24th, Agate Hall on the UO campus,17th Ave. and Agate Street.

FMI: Lane Audubon Facebook page or website, or call 541.485.2473. And/or check out the Vaux’s Happening website for more information about Vaux’s Swifts: https://www.vauxhappening.org/index.html 

Date: 
Friday, April 24, 2020 - 6:30pm
Location: 
Agate Hall, UO campus

CANCELLED- Third Saturday Bird Walk - March 21, 8:00 am

Posted on Sunday, March 1st, 2020

Due to concerns about the Coronavirus COVID-19, the March 21st bird walk is cancelled. 

We encourage everyone to get outside and keep on birding, but individually or in small groups of less than 10 people. Ideas for Eugene area birding sites can be found:  http://www.thefarleys.us/BirdingEugene/Welcome.html 

Willamette Valley sites: http://www.oregonbirdingtrails.org/wvtrailguide.htm

Around Oregon--Oregon Birding Locations by County: https://www.ecaudubon.org/birding-locations  

Date: 
Saturday, March 21, 2020 - 8:00am
Location: 
Finley Wildlife Refuge

Third Saturday Bird Walk - February 15, 8:00 am

Posted on Saturday, February 1st, 2020

John Sullivan will lead a walk through Alton Baker Park with possible sighting of the Vermillion Flycatcher that has been frequenting the east end. Details will be posted on the LCAS Facebook page: facebook.com/pages/Lane-County-Audubon-Society/330177413824, and on the website: laneaudubon.org.

Date: 
Saturday, February 15, 2020 - 8:00am
Location: 
TBA-Meet to carpool at South Eugene HS

2019 Eugene Christmas Bird Count Set for December 29

Posted on Sunday, December 1st, 2019

Dick Lamster, 541.343.8664, maeveanddick@q.com

This year marks the 78th Eugene Christmas Bird Count (ECBC) and the 120th National Audubon Society (NAS) Christmas Bird Count. The ECBC this year will be on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Our 15-mile-diameter count circle is centered in the Danebo area of Eugene and is divided into 27 areas, each with a Team Leader. The Team Leaders organize the teams, lead the groups through the area during the count day, and then submit the results to the ECBC Steering Committee.

Date: 
Sunday, December 29, 2019 - 8:00am

Third Saturday Bird Walk January 18, 8 am

Posted on Sunday, December 1st, 2019

Site and leader will be determined by interesting bird sightings posted to OBOL and other pertinent information available before the day of the walk. Details will be posted on the LCAS Facebook page: facebook.com/pages/Lane-County-Audubon-Society/330177413824, and on the website: laneaudubon.org.

Date: 
Saturday, January 18, 2020 - 8:00am
Location: 
TBD

Third Saturday Bird Walk - October 19, 8:00 am

Posted on Sunday, September 29th, 2019

Nick Paget will lead a walk at the Bertelson Nature Park, near Wallis and 5th Avenue. To get there, take 1st Ave. to Wallis. Take Wallis to 5th, and park near that intersection. Do not park near Euphoria Chocolate as that is too far from our starting point.

All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring binoculars, if you have them. To carpool, meet at 8 am at the South Eugene High School parking lot, corner of 19th and Patterson. We plan to return by noon. Remember that it’s not a good idea to leave valuables or your vehicle registration in your car if you leave it at the lot. A $3 donation is appreciated to help support Lane County Audubon’s activities.

FMI: Rebecca Waterman at 541.653.3354 or Rebecca.waterman@gmail.com.

Date: 
Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 8:00am
Location: 
Bertelson Nature Park

Bon Voyage to Vaux’s Swifts at Agate Hall, Friday Sept. 13, Sunset

Posted on Thursday, August 29th, 2019

Lane County Audubon Society will put on its annual fall swift event outside Agate Hall, 1787 Agate St, Eugene, on Friday September 13th at sunset. The Vaux’s Swifts use the chimney to roost for the night as they gather prior to migration. We could possibly see thousands of birds entering the chimney, but we make no guarantee! It is fun to observe the swifts before they fly off to Central and South America for the winter.

Date: 
Friday, September 13, 2019 - 7:00pm
Location: 
1787 Agate St, Eugene

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