September, October
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Wrentit -- Photo: Ken Chamberlain
September
Watch list:
Events:
TBD
Fall Birding on the Bay: An Introduction to Birding on Netarts Bay
Get an introduction to birding on the Oregon Coast with biologist Ram Papish, Sponsored by Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS.
September 10-13, 2022
On Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11, the Oregon Birding Association will have 17 different trips across the state, including trips for beginners, trips for the LGBTQIA+ community, trips for photographers, a kayaking trip, and much more. Registration opens August 12 at 5 p.m. At least two of those trips will be in Tillamook County.
Trips are open only to OBA members, and are free of charge. To become a member, or renew, visit the OBA membership page.
On the evening of Tuesday, September 13 is the OBA virtual Annual Meeting! They will have a virtual keynote address from
On Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11, we have 17 different trips across the state, including trips for beginners, trips for the LGBTQIA+ community, trips for photographers, a kayaking trip, and much more. Registration opens August 12 at 5 p.m.
Trips are open only to OBA members, and are free of charge. To become a member, or renew, please visit the membership page.
On the evening of Tuesday, September 13 is the OBA virtual Annual Meeting! They will have a virtual keynote address from Corvid researcher Dr. Kaeli Swift, as well as highlights from the weekend, and their Business Meeting.
Watch list:
- Waterfowl arriving at multiple locations - check bays and water treatment plants for Ring-necked and Ruddy Ducks and others
- Check out wooded and brushy areas at Barview Jetty, Whalen Island, Fenk Road and Bayocean Spit (and many other locations) for migrant passerines
- Good time to see Great Egrets and Great Blue Herons roosting together in trees - a tree full of Great Egrets is a beautiful sight!
- Greater White-fronted Goose, Snow Goose and Cackling Goose (Nehalem Meadows), Cackling Goose at Nestucca NWR
- Merlins start showing up late in the month
Events:
TBD
Fall Birding on the Bay: An Introduction to Birding on Netarts Bay
Get an introduction to birding on the Oregon Coast with biologist Ram Papish, Sponsored by Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS.
September 10-13, 2022
On Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11, the Oregon Birding Association will have 17 different trips across the state, including trips for beginners, trips for the LGBTQIA+ community, trips for photographers, a kayaking trip, and much more. Registration opens August 12 at 5 p.m. At least two of those trips will be in Tillamook County.
Trips are open only to OBA members, and are free of charge. To become a member, or renew, visit the OBA membership page.
On the evening of Tuesday, September 13 is the OBA virtual Annual Meeting! They will have a virtual keynote address from
On Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11, we have 17 different trips across the state, including trips for beginners, trips for the LGBTQIA+ community, trips for photographers, a kayaking trip, and much more. Registration opens August 12 at 5 p.m.
Trips are open only to OBA members, and are free of charge. To become a member, or renew, please visit the membership page.
On the evening of Tuesday, September 13 is the OBA virtual Annual Meeting! They will have a virtual keynote address from Corvid researcher Dr. Kaeli Swift, as well as highlights from the weekend, and their Business Meeting.
- North American Migration Count (NAMC)
- Description: Annual fall event to gather migratory bird counts
- More information: East Cascades Audubon Society (ECAS) or use this website to contact the county NAMC coordinator
Ruby-crowned Kinglet -- Photo: dawn villaescusa
October
Watch list:
Events:
Mysterious Mushrooms of the Tillamook State Forest
Watch list:
- Bufflehead arrive to winter in the bays
- Lesser and Greater Scaup, Canvasback, American Coots, Common, and occasional Barrow's, Goldeneye
Events:
Mysterious Mushrooms of the Tillamook State Forest
- Description: "...discover the important role fungi play in forest health."
- More information: Tillamook Forest Center