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 and
Klamath Bird Observatory and Oregon Bird Alliance
are teaming up for the

50th Annual Conference
17–20 September
Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites
Ashland, 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.