January, February

If you know of any events, or have species to add to a Watch List, contact us and we will add them to the calendar.
PictureCackling Goose -- Photo: Jack Booth
January
Watch list:
  • January is a good month to test your Gull identification skills - check dairies for mixed flocks that include Mew, California, Glaucous-winged Gulls and others


Events:




PictureBald Eagle (s)-- Photo: dawn villaescusa
February
Watch list:
  • Look for Bald Eagles on tidal flats at Tillamook and Netarts Bays. Sub-adults abound in late February, and adults can be seen in and around nesting territories.

Events:
02/10/2014 Registration opens for the John Scharff Migratory Bird Festival



02/15/2014 (Sat) 10am - 2pm Work Day at Nestucca Bay NWR
  • Description: Invasive weed removal, bring bucket, gloves and hand tools 
  • More information



02/15/2014 (Sat) 10am Soapstone Lake Hike
  • Description: "Local wildlife biologist Ted Chu will lead this hike to the lake and meadows, taking in mighty trees, deer and elk as well as the occasional rough-skinned newt. Dress for the weather, bring a lunch and expect to hike for two and a half hours. Meet at the Nehalem municipal parking lot at 10 am." [source, Oregon Coast Today calendar] 
  • NOTE:  not a birding outing, but sounds interesting!
  • For more information call 503-368-3203

02/13-02/16/2014 Winter Wings Festival
  • Description: Klamath Basin Audubon Society birding festival
  • Registration closes Sunday, 02/09/2014 
  • More information

02/15/2014 (Sat) 7:30am Winter Waterbirds of the Coast

02/18/2014 (Tues) 6:00pm Nestucca-Neskowin Watershed Council Mtg