The Klamath Basin Audubon Society presents…

Pints for Pintails fundraiser success!

From Bird Ally X:

“To our dear Klamath Falls Community,

We want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone in the Klamath Falls community and beyond for the amazing turnout at our Pints for Pintails fundraiser event, as well as for all the generous donations.

Special shout-outs to the Friends of Malheur Refuge for matching $2,500 in donations, Rogue Audubon Society for their generous $1,000 contribution, and to Laura Bradley for being the highest bidder on the Columbia trip with a bid of $1,400!

This fundraiser was an overwhelming and heartwarming show of support and generosity for this year's Bird Ally X avian botulism response. Together, we raised $8,427! Thank you all for making a difference.”

Our Next Program Meeting: Historical and Current Conditions: Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge Bird Habitat

Wednesday, October 14th at the WaFd Community Room. 5215 S 6th St, Klamath Falls (behind the bank)
Social time from 6:30 - 7:00pm. Meeting begins at 7:00pm with program to follow.

Local wetland biologist Dustin Taylor will give us a look at the past, present, and future of the Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. Dustin will take us back in time to explore what the marsh looked like historically, how it has changed over the years, and what those changes mean for the habitat available to our local bird populations today.

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: rriparia@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 produced the Winter Wings Festival through 2023.

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.

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