LOCAL BIRD ALERT: A Prairie Falcon was sighted during the ASLC birdwalk on Saturday, Feb 11th, on the north side of the Little Nestucca River, east of Hwy 101. Prairie Falcons are very rarely seen along the Oregon coast; their habitat is generally located in eastern Oregon.

Thursday, Feb 16, 7pm.  Cynthia Trowbridge presents "Lough Hyne in Southwest Ireland: Imminent Change in a European Marine Reserve." Lough Hyne is a marine lake and was established as the first marine reserve in Europe in 1981.  Dr. Trowbridge has conducted field research there and leads the International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program from the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology there to learn.  Cynthia has conducted ecological research in nine countries, including her current work in the United States, Ireland, United Kingdom, and Japan.  This Yaquina Birders & Naturalists meeting starts at 7pm at Education Wing Room 30/32 in the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center.  Please use the Staff Entrance (NOT the entrance to the Visitor's Center), follow the signs, and park near the Library.  Cost: free.  Everyone is welcome!  For more info, call 541-265-2965.

NATIONAL:
Fri-Mon, Feb 17-20, all day ~ The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that we've been promoting on this site for nearly a month. It engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps the birds. Learn more by visiting The Great Backyard Bird Count.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Injured birds, dead mammals, poaching, call:
State Police: 800-452-7888

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