East Cascades Bird Alliance (ECBA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Bend, Oregon, dedicated to bird conservation and the places birds need to thrive. Its mission is to foster knowledge and appreciation of birds and their habitats through education, outings, and field studies, inspiring people to protect wild birds. ECBA offers birding events, field trips, Birders’ Night presentations, educational resources, and opportunities to connect with fellow birders.

Its resources include county birding guides, checklists, migration arrival dates, and information about injured and orphaned birds. The alliance also coordinates conservation projects and surveys, including winter raptor monitoring, Pinyon Jay studies, shorebird and swift migration surveys, nest monitoring, and bluebird nest-box programs. Habitat initiatives include projects for Greater Sage-Grouse and a hummingbird garden in Bend.

Members and community volunteers can take part in these efforts, attend events, or support the organization through membership and donations. ECBA also shares conservation news and advocacy information, including guidance on reducing light pollution that can endanger migrating birds