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LOCAL
"Erosion Control with Native Plants" ~ Thursday, December 6th 5-7pm ~
Lincoln County OSU Extension Office, Newport
At this free workshop you will learn about benefits of using native plants
for erosion control.
More info...
LSWCD Plant Sale ~ Friday-Saturday, December 8-9th, 9am-3pm ~
Newport High School Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District's annual plant sale.
More info...
Christmas Bird Counts
Tillamook Bay - Saturday, December 15th
Lincoln City - Sunday, December 16th
Yaquina Bay - Sunday, December 30th
More information on this page and on our
calendar page.
REGIONAL
Whether you are a
resident state birder or a visitor, you
might be interested in finding out what
birds were sighted where in
the state and when. Click here for
up-to-date reports from the OBOL
(Oregon Birders Online).
If you are interested in
signing up to receive Oregon bird
sightings reported to OBOL,
click here.
eBird includes reports
of birds seen locally and around the
world. For recent reports and places to
bird in Lincoln County, click here. For
Tillamook County, click here.
Want to know the
status of bird migrations?
Check out BirdCast, the
realtime migration forecast by The
Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
NATIONAL
Did you know that, in a legal opinion issued December 2017, the current administration abruptly
reversed decades of government policy on the implementation and
enforcement of the Migratory Birds Treaty Act (MBTA)?
Oregon has joined seven other states challenging attempts to eliminate longstanding protections
for waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds under the MBTA. Read about the states' challenge and
National Audubon's efforts
at www.audubon.org/news/ ...
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Injured birds,
dead mammals, poaching,
call: State Police: 800-452-7888
Injured Birds
along central OR coast, call
Harry Dodson (Lincoln City) 541-921-0048
Injured
Bird and Mammal Rehab Centers:
Chintimini Wildlife
Center (Corvallis) 541-745-5324
Wildlife Care Center
(Portland) 503-292-0304
Turtle Ridge
Wildlife Center (Salem)
503-540-8664
Wildlife Center of
the North Coast (Astoria)
503-338-0331
Injured Raptors
Cascades Raptor Center
(Eugene) 541-485-1320
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Christmas Bird Count ~ It's for the Birds!
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All skill levels and ages are welcome...don't fret if you are a beginning birder as this is a perfect opportunity to
learn more about our local birds while participating in this free citizen science event. During the Christmas Bird Count
volunteers tally as many species and number of individual birds as they can from sunup to sundown. Considered the longest
running Citizen Science survey in the world and led by the National Audubon Society, Christmas Bird Count data provides
critical data on bird population trends. We are fortunate to boast three count circles in our area:
Tillamook Bay CBC, Lincoln City CBC, and Yaquina Bay CBC.
Tillamook Bay CBC
Saturday, December 15th
This will be the 55th consecutive year for the Tillamook Bay count. Long-time compiler Owen Schmidt
has handed over the reins to James 'Jimmy' Billstine, teacher at Neah-kah-nie High School and president of the
Oregon Birding Association. This year, pre-registration is required. This count is sponsored by the Audubon Society of Lincoln City.
Lincoln City CBC
Sunday, December 16th
The Lincoln City count circle, like all others, is 15 miles in diameter. We've divided ours into
seven sectors (see map). If you love birds, join us for breakfast at 6:30 at Sambo's,
Lincoln City or count birds in your own backyard. This count is sponsored by the Audubon Society of Lincoln City.
Yaquina Bay CBC
Sunday, December 30th
The 46th Annual Yaquina Bay Christmas Bird Count is quickly approaching and we need your help to serve
on a field team or to conduct a feeder count. The Yaquina Bay count is within a 15 mile diameter circle that
extends from Yaquina Head southward to Seal Rocks and eastward to Toledo. This count is sponsored
by the Yaquina Birders and Naturalists.
Clockwise from top-left, Downy Woodpecker, Bald Eagle, Barred Owl,
Red-breasted Merganser, American Coot (Photos compliments of Ernie Rose)
Field counters need to dress for Oregon coast weather. Mud boots or sturdy shoes are recommended.
Bring your own optical equipment, water, and lunch or snacks (most teams do not stop for lunch.)
If that sounds too strenuous, or you just don't have the full day to spend, you can participate as a
backyard/feeder counter if you live in one of the count circles (see maps below).
Note that all participants must pre-register. Contact information is provided on our
calendar page.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Christmas Bird Count (CBC)?
It is an early-winter bird census, where thousands of volunteers across many countries in the
Western Hemisphere count birds over a 24-hour period on one calendar day.
What is a Count Circle?
It is a designated 15-mile (24-km) diameter circle in which birds are surveyed each year on count day.
Where can I count?
If your home is within the boundaries of one of the count circles (see map), you can stay at home and report
the birds at your feeders, in your yard, or flying overhead on count day. If you want to join a team in the
field, you need to register with the CBC coordinators using the contact information provided on our
calendar page.
When can I count?
Any time from midnight to midnight on the date of the count in your area.
What equipment or tools do I need?
A pair of binoculars, a checklist of local birds, and a good bird book. Sibley Field Guide to
Birds of Western North America is one example. In Lincoln City, a simple checklist will be emailed to you prior to
count day.
How do I report?
It’s easy! If you are counting in your backyard, we will provide you with a simple checklist that you can
fill out and email to the CBC coordinator listing each species (e.g., Chestnut-backed Chickadee), how many
you saw and your time (see “My count” and “My time” below). If you are with a team in the field, your team
lead will have a checklist for the team.
My count:
Look for the maximum number of each species visible (or within earshot) at any one time. For instance,
if you see 5 chickadees on your feeder at once, and a few minutes later a single chickadee flies by after
the 5 are gone, don’t add another to your count.
My time:
Report how long you spend counting birds. If you count on-and-off during the day, keep a tally of time
spent so you have an accurate total at the end of the day.
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