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This Portland birder spotted 299 species without ever using a car. Here’s how you can, too

Portland-based birder Thomas Meinzen started 2025 with a mission: To walk, bike and hop on public transit around Oregon to find as many bird species as possible as part of what’s known as a Big Year.
Oregonian

Oregon ranks among the best states to go birdwatching. Here’s why

National Go Birding Day is Saturday, April 26, and since it’s spring and birds are busy singing and building nests, Oregonians who enjoy observing and identifying wild birds will mostly likely be ...
WUNC

In Oregon, two birds of a different feather flock together

This time of year, many birds nest and lay eggs. In Portland, Oregon, one unusual couple of nesters has drawn the attention of local birders. Oregon Public Broadcasting's April Ehrlich has the story ...
Oregonian

‘Huge Lights Out Alert’ for Oregon aims to help birds find their way home

People can help millions of migrating birds safely reach their nesting grounds by doing something simple starting tonight, May 1: Turn off outdoor lights. As hummingbirds to geese fly over cities at ...