OBA Annual Meeting

May 22–25, 2026 in Burns, OR

Loggerhead Shrikes in Harney County by Wendy Duncan
Western Meadowlark in Harney County by Owen Schmidt (First Place [tie] August 2025)
Magnolia Warbler in Harney County, by Jack Williamson

Meeting details

Agenda

Friday, May 22

  • Travel day, evening social

Saturday, May 23

  • Half- and full-day field trips, evening social, owling trip

Sunday, May 24

  • Half- and full-day field trips, banquet + speaker + business meeting

Monday, May 25

  • Half-day field trips and travel day

Keynote speaker

Steve Hampton

Dr. Steve Hampton has been birding since he was 7 years old. He worked for California Department of Fish & Wildlife for 25 years, where he was involved in oil spill response, natural resource damage assessment, seabird restoration, and partnerships with Native communities. He currently volunteers as Conservation Chair and CBC compiler for the Rainshadow Bird Alliance in Port Townsend. He is an enrolled citizen of Cherokee Nation. His article in the December 2022 issue of Birding magazine summarized scientific research on birds and climate change.

 

Past, present, and future: Birds in the Anthropocene
From large-scale habitat changes and hunting associated with European colonization, modern restoration actions, and rapid climate change, the birds of North America have faced, and will face, dramatically changing conditions between 1600 and 2200. Examining the past, present, and future of our birds, we will explore why some are adapting, and some are not.

Field Trips and Social Events: Coming Soon

Lodging

Rory and Ryan Comfort Inn
Hines
541-573-3370
They have set aside a block of 10 rooms (5 double queens and 5 single kings) for May 21-25. (Will hold until April 30.)
OBA rate $110 +tax

Best Western Rory and Ryan Inn
Burns
541-573-5050
Block of 10 rooms (double queens) for May 22-24. (Will hold until May 10)
OBA rate $110 +tax

Registration

Registration opens Friday, March 20, 2026, at 6 pm PDT