Birding the Oregon Coast Webinar Series

Birds to look for, where to go, and when to see them!

Seven Capes Bird Alliance, alongside Kalmiopsis Audubon Society and Oregon Birding Association, invites you to attend a two-part webinar series, Birding the Oregon Coast. Learn how to identify birds, where to look for them, and some of the best times of year to go birding. Whether you’re new to birding, a fully fledged bird nerd looking for local tips, or just bird-curious, Birding the Oregon Coast has something to offer for anyone interested in all things avian!

May 15: Birds of Surf and Sand with Roy Lowe

This presentation will focus on sea and shorebirds, as our proximity to the ocean provides for a diversity and abundance of birds you can only find on the coast. Some of these species can be observed year-round, some pass through only during their long spring and fall migrations, while still others come here to spend the winter. During the spring and summer, seabirds grace our shoreline where they breed on rocks, islands, and headlands, providing great views of birds found offshore the rest of the year. Attendees will learn how best to observe these notable species, including where and when to look for them, accompanied by Lowe’s incredible bird photography.

Roy Lowe is a resident of Waldport, Oregon, and an avid wildlife photographer. He was employed with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for more than 37 years, and at the time of his retirement in 2015, was the Refuge Manager of the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex. In retirement he has worked with the Paulson Institute and World Wildlife Fund–Hong Kong to assist with training of coastal wetland managers in the People’s Republic of China and has been monitoring the return of Western Snowy Plovers to Lincoln County following their 39-year absence.

Date & Time: Thursday, May 15, 6-7:30 p.m.

June 5: Birds of Forest and Field with Dawn Harris

Harris will guide participants in recognizing bird species commonly found in the forests, grassy areas, and backyards of the Oregon Coast. This webinar will cover essential tips for identification including distinctive markings, sounds, and behaviors of songbirds, hummingbirds, raptors, and more. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences, making this not only a learning session, but also a community gathering for bird lovers.

Dawn Harris serves as the Visitor Services Manager for nine National Wildlife Refuges in Oregon and Washington. She has worked in the field of natural resource conservation for 34 years and for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for 26 years. Her career began in the swamps of North Carolina before moving to the rocky shores of Oregon. She has a BSc in Forest Resources and Conservation from the University of Florida and a MSc Wildlife Biology from Oregon State University. Her interests include birdwatching, gardening, chicken keeping, parrot rescue, travel, and watching her husband perform theatrical acts.

Date & Time: Thursday, June 5, 6-7:30 p.m.