In 2008 ECAS birders made 151 trips to the Redmond Sewage Ponds by 175 observers. A total of 190 hours were spent birding the ponds. During the year 147 species were recorded. Three species that are rare in central Oregon were seen. They were:

Ruff, a large Eurasian shorebird, seen only for the second time in Deschutes County. It was seen by several birders between September 12 and 18.

Black-bellied Plover, a shorebird usually seen on the coast. It was present August 6 through 9.

Band-tailed Pigeon, usually seen only on the west side of the Cascades, was observed on September 8.

The year was an especially good one for shorebirds, with 20 species being recorded.

Also of interest, a pair of Great Horned Owls nested again on the property. They raised two young. A pair of Pied-billed Grebes nested on the big pond. They raised two broods. This was the first time they nested there. Unfortunately they may not nest there again soon, as the cattails they nested in were largely removed during the winter.