Tag: Burrowing Owl

January Birds

January was a good month for birds. Inspired by a fellow local birder friend, Jen, I’m trying out birding a 5 mile radius from home and using eBird’s “patch” options to track species. Basically, pick a few places to regularly bird and add them to a patch. It’s a good way to explore nearby parks,…

By Audrey February 5, 2017 0

Birdathon 2016 – Put an Owl on It

Birdathon Birding Trips

For a second year I joined Portland Audubon’s Birdathon, touted as the “biggest baddest birdathon this side of the Mississippi.” And for a second year I was thrilled to be a part of the Put an Owl on It team. Last year’s trip was one of the best birding days of my life – 5 owl species in…

By Audrey June 26, 2016 5

Malheur Matters

Birding Trips

I have been a busy birder this spring. Two weeks ago, I joined Portland Audubon on a highly anticipated trip to Harney County to visit Malheur National Wildlife. It was my first time traveling to this part of southeastern Oregon, and the first time the area opened since the illegal occupation. I was so excited…

By Audrey April 24, 2016 4