Western Field Ornithologists Conference

Each year, Western Field Ornithologists hosts a multi-day conference featuring scientific presentations, field trips, workshops, panels, a keynote address, the annual membership meeting, and community events. Conference locations rotate across our region to balance geographic breadth with accessibility for our members.

Celebrate WFO’s 50th Annual Conference with four days of exceptional birding, science, and community in the beautiful Rogue Valley. Join us in Ashland as we honor five decades of field ornithology and look ahead to the next fifty years.

Western Field Ornithologists andKlamath Bird Observatory and Oregon Bird Alliance are teaming up for the

50th Annual Conference17–20 SeptemberAshland Hills Hotel & SuitesAshland, Oregon

Conference highlights include:

Expert-led field trips to premier southern Oregon habitats

Science sessions featuring cutting-edge research and regional studies

Skills workshops and panels to sharpen identification, field techniques, and scientific literacy

Signature events, including:

The Sound ID Challenge with Nathan Pieplow and Ben Guo

The Photo ID Challenge with Ed Harper

Community gatherings, receptions, and a special 50th-anniversary banquet

Visit our website for more information and to register.