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 Welcome to ECAS - Working for Oregon's birds and their habitats

Welcome to the East Cascades Audubon Society.  It is a goal of our organization to propagate an appreciation for the bird world.  We are a local organization, specializing in Central Oregon ornithology with only a few projects that reach beyond our local boundaries.  We gather local data and participate in projects that we feel will help protect local bird populations.  Join the ECAS and help preserve the birds in this region.  

The East Cascades Audubon Society is a non-profit (501c3) organization that is committed to bird conservation in Oregon, USA.  Formed in 2002, we engage the public in volunteer field studies and support projects that further the knowledge and appreciation of birds and their habitats.  We have eight members on the board of directors [visit us]

We formed in January 2010 by merging two organizations; The East Cascades Bird Conservancy and the Central Oregon Audubon Society. This enables us to reach out effectively to people in the area, provide resources to birders easily and funnel help and volunteers for projects through one organization. If you have questions, please see our FAQ page …details.... or contact one of the board members.

Welcome to the East Cascades Audubon Society.  It is a goal of our organization to propagate an appreciation for the bird world.  We are a local organization, specializing in Central Oregon ornithology with only a few projects that reach beyond our local boundaries.  We gather local data and participate in projects that we feel will help protect local bird populations.  Join the ECAS and help preserve the birds in this region.  

The East Cascades Audubon Society is a non-profit (501c3) organization that is committed to bird conservation in Oregon, USA.  Formed in 2002, we engage the public in volunteer field studies and support projects that further the knowledge and appreciation of birds and their habitats.  We have eight members on the board of directors [visit us]

We formed in January 2010 by merging two organizations; The East Cascades Bird Conservancy and the Central Oregon Audubon Society. This enables us to reach out effectively to people in the area, provide resources to birders easily and funnel help and volunteers for projects through one organization. If you have questions, please see our FAQ page …details.... or contact one of the board members.

  

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Event StartTitle
9/8/2010 7:00 AMECAS Wed Morning Birders
9/11/2010 7:00 AMECAS - Field Trip
9/15/2010 7:00 AMECAS Wed Morning Birders
9/15/2010 7:00 PMCrooked River Ranch Bird meeting
9/16/2010 6:30 PMECAS Birders Night
9/18/2010 12:00 AMNAMC
9/22/2010 7:00 AMECAS Wed Morning Birders
9/26/2010 7:00 AMECAS Field trip
9/29/2010 7:00 AMECAS Wed Morning Birders
10/3/2010 7:00 AMECAS - Field Trip
10/6/2010 7:00 AMECAS Wed Morning Birders
10/10/2010 7:00 AMECAS Field trip
10/13/2010 7:00 AMECAS Wed Morning Birders
10/20/2010 7:00 AMECAS Wed Morning Birders
10/20/2010 7:00 AMECAS Wed Morning Birders
10/20/2010 7:00 PMCrooked River Ranch Bird meeting
10/21/2010 6:30 PMECAS Birders Night
10/27/2010 12:00 PMECAS - Talk and Slide show
10/31/2010 7:00 AMECAS Field trip
11/3/2010 7:00 AMECAS Wed Morning Birders
11/3/2010 7:00 AMECAS Wed Morning Birders
11/10/2010 7:00 AMECAS Wed Morning birders
11/13/2010 5:00 PMECAS Annual Meeting
11/17/2010 7:00 PMCrooked River Ranch Bird meeting
12/15/2010 7:00 PMCrooked River Ranch Bird meeting

  

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JOIN our growing and engaged membership. 

VOLUNTEER on the many projects we coordinate.  We also need help with grant writing, advertising and much more. 

DONATE and support on-going projects.  We require funds to coordinate projects and reimburse volunteers for vehicle mileage.  We are also looking to hire an Executive Director to help the organization grow.  To encourage volunteers to participate in projects we are also looking for funds to develop a web-based data entry and reporting system. 

Any help would be most welcome and gratefully received.  Thank you
  

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Who are the next great birders - Wednesday, August 25, 2010

 ... a perspective from Laura Kammermeier

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August E-Bulletin - Sunday, August 08, 2010

THE BIRDING COMMUNITY E-BULLETIN
            August 2010
www.refugenet.org/birding/birding5.html

CONTINUING NEWS FROM THE GULF COAST: THE NUMBERS AND THE PROBLEMS
One assessment that particularly deserves consideration is a 12-page report released in late July by the American Bird Conservancy, "Gulf Oil Spill: Field Survey Report and Recommendations." Parts of this report describe how some of BP’s oil cleanup efforts may actually be counterproductive.
You can find the full report here:
www.abcbirds.org/newsandreports/ABC_Gulf_Oil_Spill_Report.pdf
 
A FINE SET OF U.S. MAPS
What is probably the most detailed national vegetation U.S. land-cover map to date for the continental U.S. was released in mid-June by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The map will enable conservationists to identify places in the Lower-48 States with sufficient habitat to support wildlife, including birds. Produced by the USGS Gap Analysis Program (GAP), the maps can be viewed online and even downloaded – in six parts - for free at:
www.gap.uidaho.edu/landcoverviewer.html
 

TIP OF THE MONTH: SHOREBIRD-TIME
Probably the best thing about the last part of the summer is that it marks the time when most migratory shorebirds are winging their way toward what will become their “wintering”quarters. They can be seen in large numbers and in great variety at this time of year. If you live within ready driving distance of most any coastal shoreline or large body of water, this is often the best time of year to work on your shorebird ID skills. Don't let the opportunity pass you by, and don’t be discouraged from experiencing what you might consider to be a confusing groups of birds. Shorebirds are wonderful, even if you can’t name every one that you see!  Get out there and have a look!

 
Gulf Oil blog - Friday, July 23, 2010

 Current Gulf news from the ABA ...

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Nest site guide - Friday, July 23, 2010

Send a 5x7 SASE to P.O. Box 1513, Sisters, OR 97759 - Jim Anderson will ship this 32-page ECAS publication out to ,you. 
 

 
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