Dear Reader,

It’s already September! I’ve been so happy to see the recent rainfall and am hoping it will help to mitigate the wildfire danger in our beautiful home state. Meanwhile, we’re enjoying the beginnings of fall migrations - our Osprey and Rufous Hummingbirds are nearly ready to head out, shorebirds are passing through, and waterfowl will be arriving soon. And, as usual, we have lots going on so I hope you’ll read and enjoy our news!

NAME CHANGE SURVEY!

As you know, we’re working with the other Oregon Audubon Chapters on dropping “Audubon” from our name. In addition, we want our name to reflect our service area, which is all of Lincoln and Tillamook counties. As one of our valued members, we want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes and fill out this simple survey. Thank you for continuing to support and encourage us!

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

8th (Friday), 9-11am: EXPLORIENCE Cutler City Wetlands Open Space - a unique wooded wetlands habitat. We’ll meet at the pullout on SW 63rd just south of Lincoln City. More info…

9th (Saturday), 10am-noon: Our second-Saturday birdwalk takes us to Bayocean Spit! Please note later start time due to tides. More info…

16th (Saturday), 10am-1pm: Salmon River Cleanup with Midcoast Watersheds Council. Come help us clean up the Salmon River. This annual event is both fun and lots of hard work! More info and to register… If you’d like to represent Lincoln City Audubon, we’ll have vests you can wear while you work.

RESERVE INSPIRATION

Our successful Marine Reserve art exhibition, Reserve Inspiration, is on display at the Coos Art Museum in Coos Bay and will run through September 22, 2023. Head on down to see the fabulous marine-reserve related art!

OREGON COAST BIRDCAST

Episode 4 just hit the airwaves! You won’t want to miss Coastal Habitat Conservation with Joe Liebezeit & Allison Anholt. Joe Liebezeit is the Assistant Conservation Director for Portland Audubon and Allison Anholt works for Portland Audubon as the Coastal Community Science Biologist.

Check out all of our podcasts and be ready for the next by following us on Instagram, or look for Oregon Coast Birdcast wherever you hear your podcasts.

FALL BIRDING ON THE COAST

Be sure to check out the latest Expected Birds and Possible Finds on our Facebook page!

FORESTRY UPDATE

The timber industry is once again turning up the pressure on the Board of Forestry to weaken habitat protections for salmon and wildlife. On September 7th in Salem, the Board will consider changes to core conservation areas under the State Forest Habitat Conservation Plan that would open up thousands of acres to clearcuts, all for the benefit of the timber industry. Oregon's state forests need your voice!

Stand tall for healthy forests! Our forests keep rivers cool, prevent erosion, and sequester carbon in the fight against climate change.

Learn the latest about how you can help us STAND TALL FOR OREGON!

That’s the news for this month - let's keep working together for birds and nature!

dawn villaescusa, President

Audubon Society of Lincoln City

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