The Klamath Basin Audubon Society presents…

2026 Bird Recovery Update on Lower Klamath Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Fundraiser for Bird Ally X

September 9 from 5:30 - 8:00 PM

New Location: Watershed Row, 330 S 7th St, Klamath Falls

Join us for a special evening celebrating birds, wetlands, and the people working to protect them. The evening will feature a fundraiser social, live music, food, beverages, photo gallery, and a raffle.

All raffle proceeds will benefit Bird Ally X, a nonprofit organization of wildlife caregivers dedicated to wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, education, and advocacy. Their waterbird emergency hospital needs donations to continue caring for sick birds that have been affected by the avian botulism outbreak at the Refuges.

5:30 PM: Meet fellow bird enthusiasts and enjoy acoustic music, drinks and food

6:00 - 6:45 PM: Local wetland advocate Teresa “Bird” Wicks will discuss the importance of protecting wetland habitat in the Klamath Basin.

January Bill and Marie Travers of Bird Ally X will then share their recent work responding to the botulism outbreak at Lower Klamath Lake and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuges.

6:45 - 8:00 PM: Raffle and more social time

We appreciate the local businesses and community members whose generous support makes this fundraiser possible!

PLEASE NOTE: DONATIONS ARE IN ADDITION to membership dues. Each must be done separately. To join or renew Click on the link below.

What are the Membership Benefits? Annual membership in Klamath Basin Audubon Society provides:

• Opportunities to volunteer in a variety of important capacities.

• You get the inside scoop on important KBAS programs and field trips.

• An email subscription to the our newsletter, The Grebe. You can read past issues here: The Grebe

• Learn more about what we do.

• Read our Chapter By-Laws.

Board of Directors and Committees

General members are always invited and welcome to attend the KBAS Board meetings to help in planning future activities and to discuss Board policies.  We meet the first Wednesday of every month from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. 

Board Members

Contact Info email: rriparia@charter.net

Our Chapter: Chapter History

Following enactment of the Endangered Species Act and Oregon's classification of the Bald Eagle as endangered within the state in 1973, biologists from California and Oregon learned of the significance of the Bear Valley area southwest of Klamath Falls to these iconic birds. Ralph Opp, one of those biologists who mapped the Bear Valley area, worked with The Nature Conservancy who brokered the transfer of private lands to the Fish and Wildlife Service. In 1978, 4000 acres of Bear Valley became the Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge, 1000 acres being designated as the core eagle roosting area. In the same year, the Bald Eagle was placed on the federal endangered species list.

In 1980, the first Bald Eagle Conference was held in Klamath Falls with the help of the Portland and Eugene Audubon chapters and the Klamath Basin Wildlife Refuges. Issues of bald eagle management relative to the habitat, politics, and the economy of the area were discussed by professionals and conservationists. The conference included a fly-out experience at Bear Valley. The Klamath Basin Audubon Society (KBAS) was chartered in 1983 and began sponsoring the Bald Eagle Conference in 1984. The Bald Eagle Conference continued annually in February until 2005 when it was expanded and renamed the Winter Wings Festival. KBAS produced the Winter Wings Festival through 2023.

Looking for something fun to do while you stay home and stay safe? The National Audubon Society has put together some fun bird stuff for everyone to enjoy.

 A birdy “care package” is a webpage with all of Audubon’s best bird photos, videos and stories.