Every spring, Oregon birders break out their binoculars to catch glimpses of colorful migrating birds. But this year, something was off. The trees and skies were unusually empty. “They just weren’t ...
With the fall migration underway, Oregon officials have noted an increase in birds infected with bird flu. Oregon Department of Agriculture officials said cases are on the rise, especially among ...
As Oregon’s most prevalent seabird, common murres can often be spotted floating offshore or nesting on rocky cliffs. Typically, the birds boast a striking white belly, but on May 19, when one arrived ...