The Klamath Basin Audubon Society presents…

Holiday Potluck

It’s time for our traditional annual holiday potluck! The event will be held at the Lower Meeting Room of the Favell Museum on Wednesday December 10th. It’s an opportunity to share your favorite dishes, meet new birding friends, and view local bird photos. Social time starts at 5:30 pm, and dinner will begin around 6:00 pm. You are welcome to bring friends.

RSVP: Email Kevin Spencer at rriparia@charter.net with the number of attendees. Also, submit up to 10 local bird photos to Kevin by Dec. 9th to be part of the photography slideshow.

What to Bring:

·       Tableware (forks, knives, spoons) and serving utensils labeled with your name.

·       Food contributions based on last name:

o   A–H: Dessert (enough for your group + 8)

o   I–P: Salad/side dish (group + 8)

o   Q–Z: Main course entrée (group + 8)

·       All dishes must be fully cooked; only limited reheating is available. Arrive around 5:00 pm if reheating is needed.

KBAS provides: Plates, cups, napkins; coffee, tea, lemonade, apple juice, water. Guests may bring their own wine.

Directions: Enter via the stairs on the east or right side of the museum, not the parking-lot entrance.

Volunteers needed: Please contact Kevin Spencer if you help set up and decorate.

PLEASE NOTE: DONATIONS ARE IN ADDITION to membership dues. Each must be done separately. To join or renew Click on the link below.

What are the Membership Benefits? Annual membership in Klamath Basin Audubon Society provides:

• Opportunities to volunteer in a variety of important capacities.

• You get the inside scoop on important KBAS programs and field trips.

• An email subscription to the our newsletter, The Grebe. You can read past issues here: The Grebe

• Learn more about what we do.

• Read our Chapter By-Laws.

Board of Directors and Committees

General members are always invited and welcome to attend the KBAS Board meetings to help in planning future activities and to discuss Board policies.  We meet the first Wednesday of every month from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. 

Board Members

Contact Info email: dsamuels@charter.net

Our Chapter: Chapter History

Following enactment of the Endangered Species Act and Oregon's classification of the Bald Eagle as endangered within the state in 1973, biologists from California and Oregon learned of the significance of the Bear Valley area southwest of Klamath Falls to these iconic birds. Ralph Opp, one of those biologists who mapped the Bear Valley area, worked with The Nature Conservancy who brokered the transfer of private lands to the Fish and Wildlife Service. In 1978, 4000 acres of Bear Valley became the Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge, 1000 acres being designated as the core eagle roosting area. In the same year, the Bald Eagle was placed on the federal endangered species list.

In 1980, the first Bald Eagle Conference was held in Klamath Falls with the help of the Portland and Eugene Audubon chapters and the Klamath Basin Wildlife Refuges. Issues of bald eagle management relative to the habitat, politics, and the economy of the area were discussed by professionals and conservationists. The conference included a fly-out experience at Bear Valley. The Klamath Basin Audubon Society (KBAS) was chartered in 1983 and began sponsoring the Bald Eagle Conference in 1984. The Bald Eagle Conference continued annually in February until 2005 when it was expanded and renamed the Winter Wings Festival. KBAS continues to produce the Winter Wings Festival, which draws hundreds of visitors annually to enjoy the eagles and many other bird species that make their winter home in the Klamath Basin. The Winter Wings Festival has been recognized by birding magazines as the oldest birding festival in the United States.

Looking for something fun to do while you stay home and stay safe? The National Audubon Society has put together some fun bird stuff for everyone to enjoy.

 A birdy “care package” is a webpage with all of Audubon’s best bird photos, videos and stories.