Marbled Murrelet Camp-out & Community Survey

Marbled murrelet in flight. | Photo from USFWS

Come learn about this elusive seabird of old growth forests at this educational camp-out and early morning field trip up Elk River co-sponsored by Kalmiopsis Audubon and Friends of Elk River. 

Friday, 7pm, Murrelets around the campfire, Sunshine Bar Campground (Elk River Rd, Port Orford, OR 97465)
Hear stories from locals who pioneered the effort to find murrelets and protect their habitat up Elk River—Jim Rogers, Carrie Rogers, and Jerry Becker--followed by an informal Q&A and brief update on what’s currently happening with murrelets locally and in Oregon.

Saturday, 5:21am, Community Murrelet Survey at Panther Creek Bridge 
Murrelets fly from the ocean to their forest nests every day, and the best time to see them begins 45 minutes before sunrise. The official survey will last from 5:21 to 7:21, and you can participate in as much of the survey as you like! Professional surveyors will be conducting a protocol survey and explain how to recognize murrelets and their behaviors. If you are not camping, meet at Elk River fish hatchery at 4:45am to carpool to the survey site (RSVP required!!!!) Coffee and pastries will be provided at the Panther Creek on the morning of the survey. 

For more info or to RSVP, contact Teresa Bird at teresaebird@gmail.com