Wonderland Tattoo's Flash Sale Fundraiser for Bird Alliance of Oregon is this Sunday, July 26 (11 a.m.–5 p.m.)! Enter our online raffle NOW thru 7/25 at noon for a chance to book a flash tattoo while supporting bird conservation: birdallianceoregon.org/event/wonder...

Join us July 26, 11a–5p for Wonderland Tattoo’s Flash Day Fundraiser benefiting Bird Alliance of Oregon! Get a bird-inspired flash tattoo, with 100% of tattoo proceeds supporting local birds. $5 appointment lottery opens July 24 at 10a: birdallianceoregon.org/event/wonder...

Join our expert Nature Store staff & a Swarovski representative to learn all about Swarovski’s premium optics. We’ll have displays of their full line up to test out & get your questions answered. There will be extra deals & giveaways that day only, so join us! birdallianceoregon.org/event/swarov...

Roll up your sleeves and join us for a volunteer work party at the 82nd Ave Sanctuary! Together, we'll tackle a variety of habitat restoration projects, from removing invasive plants to picking up debris and creating healthier habitat for local wildlife. RSVP: birdallianceoregon.org/event/weeken...

Common excuses from people trying to get out of paying the Bird Tattoo Tax: “But I regret my tattoo.” “Woody Woodpecker is fictional.” “It’s a bird skull, not a full bird.” None of these are valid. Pay your $10 Bird Tattoo Tax. Protect the birds. birdallianceoregon.org/ways-to-give...

Birds Behaving Badly (or at least bizarrely): Birds should all be on breeding grounds by now, so why are these birds out of place? Let's take a look at this week's Rare Bird Alert: birdallianceoregon.org/go-outside/r... 📷:Brewer's Sparrow / Kyle Landstra.

🔊The Swainson's Thrush produces one of North America's most enchanting bird songs with its flute-like notes spiraling upward. Scientists have found that the thrush can sing two notes at once, creating a layered, ethereal sound that gives its song an almost mystical quality. 📷: Tom Myers

What happens to birds when the temps hit 90+? Birds don't sweat. Instead, they pant to release heat, flatten their feathers to reduce insulation, and increase blood flow to bare skin and their legs to shed excess body heat. birdallianceoregon.org/blog/how-do-...

Join us for a hands-on work party at the NE 82nd Ave Sanctuary on June 20! Volunteers will help with a variety of habitat restoration projects, including removing invasive plants, planting, cleaning up debris, and improving habitat for local wildlife. RSVP: birdallianceoregon.org/.../weekend-...

It all begins when a male Cedar Waxwing sidles up next to a female & offers her a berry, fruit, flower petal, or insect. Will she accept or won’t she? If she does, the dance begins! The “gift” is passed back and forth between them until the female finally eats it. Now they are mates for the season!

Rare Bird Alert! A Connecticut Warbler was spotted at Malheur NWR by participants on our ecotour! This is a first state record for Oregon, and the Connecticut Warbler is often considered the hardest eastern warbler to find. Thank you to ecotour participant Laurie Frajola for sharing her photo!

Bird Days of Summer is back for its sixth year, and we’re bringing the birdy fun all across Oregon! From June through August, join Bird Alliance of Oregon for a huge lineup of FREE events celebrating birds, nature, and community. RSVP here: birdallianceoregon.org/our-work/lea...

Join us on a stunning section of Oregon’s coast for the Marbled Murrelet community science survey July 15-16! This is a chance to help collect important data, explore the incredible forests and shorelines murrelets depend on, & connect with other wildlife enthusiasts. bit.ly/marbled-murrelet-survey

📢Huge Lights Out alert‼ For the next two nights, migration numbers will be high with millions of birds passing through Oregon skies. Help them on their journey to their breeding grounds by turning off your outdoor lights, closing your shades, and reducing sky glow. Learn more: bit.ly/BAO_LightsOut

American Bitterns rely on camouflage. Their streaked brown and buff plumage blends with reeds, and when threatened, they freeze with their bill pointed straight up, swaying to mimic plants in the wind. Seeing one cross a clear path w/ nowhere to hide is pretty humorous - share your captions below!

Dinner is served! This Yellow-headed Blackbird is taking full advantage of a swarm of midges & conserving energy while he’s at it. This is especially important during breeding season when males not only have to feed themselves but help support their young. 📷: Lane Wintermute (@lanewintermutephoto)

📢Lights Out Alert! Tomorrow night, approximately 4.4 million birds will migrate through Oregon's skies. Help keep them safe by turning off your outside lights and drawing your blinds so they can see the stars they use to navigate to their breeding grounds. 📷: aeroecolab.com/oregon

Just a quick reminder that we have FREE bird song walks happening Sunday thru Friday every week in April and May at locations across the city. Join us for guided birding adventures as spring migration unfolds week by week. RSVP to save your spot! bit.ly/BAO_BirdSongWalks

Last Saturday 100+ people came out to our first public planting at our new 12.5 acres property on NE 82nd Ave! Together, we put 540 native plants in the ground, one of the first steps towards healing and restoring this former landfill to make it a haven for people and wildlife.

Registration is open for our new Conversational Pigeon Classes! In this 3-week course, you’ll build fluency in cooing, strutting, and subtle head-bobbing. This is perfect for anyone hoping to finally understand what the pigeons have been saying about them. birdallianceoregon.org/conversation...

The Northern Rough-winged Swallow may look unassuming with its brown back and dusky throat but it has a hidden feature: tiny hook-like barbs on its wing feathers that feel rough to the touch. Even its scientific name, Stelgidopteryx serripennis, means “scraper wing” and “saw feather.”

Have you ever wondered how young Clark's Grebe "grebettes" hitch a ride? Both parents share the job of back-brooding, keeping them warm and protected from predators. While one parent is busy ferrying their young, the other is foraging for food and they switch back-n-forth all day. 🎥: Lane Wintermute

Birdathon registration is open! 🎉Count bird species (not miles) in this fun event open to beginners and experienced birders alike. Join a team or go solo, meet people, explore outdoors, and support bird conservation statewide. Bonus: punny team names! 👉 Learn more & register: bit.ly/Birdathon2026

Due to a landslide and subsequent sinkhole, NW Cornell Rd. is closed from NW Thompson Rd. to Skyline Rd. You will need to take NW Thompson Rd. to Skyline Rd. to go around the closure. We apologize for the inconvenience and will keep you updated when it will reopen. www.portland.gov/transportati...

Join us with Friends of Trees for a community planting event at our new sanctuary on NE 82nd Ave in East Portland. Help plant native shrubs and trees, remove invasives, and support future wildlife habitat. Enjoy optional birding walks and learn about the site’s future. RSVP: bit.ly/April4Planting

Join author Casey Clapp virtually on Tuesday, March 10 at 7p to explore why some neighborhoods have more trees than others and how history shaped the patterns we see in urban forests today. RSVP: birdallianceoregon.org/event/nature...

Looking to get a new pair of binoculars or spotting scope? Join us for our annual Spring Optics Fair on March 21 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to test out different models, talk with expert optics reps, and score some great deals & door prizes! Mark your calendars and plan to swing by!

We just received word that the vote for 1.25% for Wildlife is happening tomorrow! Please click this link and take a moment to urge your senator to vote YES on HB 4134! Your email will help protect the wildlife and wild places we all love: birdallianceoregon.org/.../support-...

What makes Short-eared Owls so charismatic is that we actually get to see them in action! While most owls in Oregon stay hidden in dense forests and are active mainly at night, these beautiful birds can often be spotted at dawn or dusk flying low over marshes, grasslands and fields as they hunt.

Get ready for Slough Fest! From February 28 - March 8, Bird Alliance of Oregon and eleven different partners are putting on more than a dozen programs exploring the beauty, birds, and ecological significance of the slough! Check out our offerings and join us! birdallianceoregon.org/.../adult......