2019 Raptor Run – Feb 9

by | Feb 13, 2019 | Event Reports

Dale and I were sure Saturday’s weather would cancel our annual Raptor Run, but so many hardy souls turned up full of energy we decided to give it a try.  I think we had 11 people, maybe more.  I never did pull out my clip board to get people’s names because...

2018 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) Project

by | Sep 22, 2018 | Event Reports

During the spring and summer of 2018, Umpqua Valley Audubon Society partnered with Umpqua Wildlife Rescue to rescue, rehab and release urban nesting Green Herons.  First heron came in on 28 May 2018 and the last one on September 3 2018.  17 young green herons came...

Cobb Students bird walk – May 23, 2018

by | Jun 1, 2018 | Event Reports

An excited group of 2nd and 3rd grade students from Cobb Street School had an energy-filled time observing birds, their habitat and songs along the South Umpqua River in Roseburg. Their teachers had prepared them well; each child had studied a species and were anxious...

UVAS Annual Meeting Minutes – May 9, 2018

by | May 22, 2018 | Event Reports

The UVAS Annual Meeting was held Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Kawloons Restaurant.  There were 21 in attendance, with 16 indicating membership.  Agenda included Year in Review and Financial Reports, followed by the election of officers/board: President—Diana Wales...