Dear Reader,
As a supporter of our conservation efforts, you know that we, along with many other conservation organizations, have been fighting hard against the timber industry for a Western Oregon State Forests Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) that protects wildlife, clean water, and public land access.
Right now, the Oregon Department of Forestry is finalizing an HCP that will affect the future of Oregon’s forests for generations to come. Now is the time to #StandTallOregon and let your elected officials know that you support a strong HCP!
Stand tall for healthy forests! Our forests keep rivers cool, prevent erosion, and sequester carbon in the fight against climate change.
Learn more about how you can help us STAND TALL FOR OREGON! or click here to TAKE ACTION NOW!
AUGUST EVENTS
12th (Saturday): EXPLORIENCE Alder Island Loop Trail in the middle of Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge! We’ll meet in the parking area. More info…
RESERVE INSPIRATION
Our successful Marine Reserve art exhibition, Reserve Inspiration, has traveled to the Coos Art Museum in Coos Bay! The exhibition will run from July 7 through September 22, 2023.
THE OSPREY OF LINCOLN CITY
Our Osprey babies are fledging! We hope you’re able to see them as they learn to fly and hunt for fish! Osprey Watch volunteers are continuing to keep track of them - we lost one fledgling at Alder Island but the rest seem to be doing well - and are quite noisy! Visit our Osprey Awareness webpage for photos!
OREGON COAST BIRDCAST
Thanks to Nissa, our Digital Media Coordinator, and Paul Lask, a teacher at Oregon Coast Community College - we now have our own podcast! We’ve published three so far - check them out by following us on Instagram, or look for Oregon Coast Birdcast wherever you hear your podcasts (below links are to Spotify)!
Episode 1: The Osprey of Lincoln City
Episode 2: Birds & Wildfire with Dr. Jamie Cornelius
Episode 3: Amazing Migrations with Roy Lowe
BIRDING BASICS ADULT EDUCATION
We had our largest class ever this past June, with 21 adults enjoying lessons from Caren Willoughby, Laura Doyle, and Mark Elliott. This two week (four-day) class, held at the Lincoln City campus of Oregon Coast Community College, focuses on birds of the Oregon Coast, providing instruction on behavior and field marks to help you identify the birds you find here. Watch for our Fall registration information!
OUR NAME CHANGE
While we continue to work with the other Oregon Audubon Chapters, we’d also like to hear from you. We’ll be sending out a survey soon so watch for it!
That’s the news for this month - let's keep working together for birds and nature!
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dawn villaescusa, President
Audubon Society of Lincoln City
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