Protecting Birds and Other Wildlife Statewide

Important Bird Areas 
An “Important Bird Area” (IBA) is a site that is of outstanding importance to bird conservation. The “Important Bird Area” designation is recognized internationally and thousands of IBAs have been designated across Europe, Asia and North America. National Audubon Society oversees the North American IBA program and Portland Audubon oversees the IBA program in Oregon. Find out how you can help Audubon protect and restore the more than 120 internationally recognized IBAs across the State of Oregon.

Ocean Protection 
Oregon’s ocean, which has always seemed so bountiful and impervious to human interference, is showing signs of serious stress. Global warming, pollution, coastal development, and past overfishing are just some of the factors causing troubling changes in Oregon’s marine habitats and creatures.

Wind Power 
Climate Change represents the greatest current threat to our native biodiversity. Audubon strongly supports the development of renewable energy sources. However it is also critical that these new energy sources be developed in a manner that minimizes direct and indirect impacts to native wildlife. Learn about Audubon’s efforts to ensure environmentally responsible development of renewable energy sources.

Migratory Bird Protection Fund
All native birds, ranging from robins to mallards to eagles, are protected by the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The Audubon Society of Portland has created a fund to provide rewards to people reporting illegal shooting of migratory birds in the Portland Metropolitan Area, which lead to a conviction.

 banner image: Western Kingbird - Paul Buescher