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Black River Riparian Forest Field Trip

If you’d like to see the nesting herons at Black River before the cottonwoods leaf out, this will be the time to do it. Once the trees are leafed out, the nests will be very difficult to see. Continue Reading →

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Soos Creek Park Habitat Enhancement

Meet along the Soos Creek Trail; 1/4 mile south of the Gary Continue Reading →

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Rainier Audubon Society’s 2nd Annual Nature Festival

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In Search of Meadowlarks: Birds, Farms, and Food in Harmony with the Land

As a wildlife scientist and birder, I think about our relationship with, and effects on, nature. As I
searched for meadowlarks and other open country birds among farms and ranches, I learned
how these species flee the plow and how many farmers adjust their actions to lessen this
exodus. Continue Reading →

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Green Valley in Early Summer

Leader: Steve Johnson In June, the migrant birds should be singing on their Continue Reading →

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Duwamish Waterway

Join Barbara for a morning exploration of birding spots near the Duwamish River. Continue Reading →

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Planting Native Trees, Bushes and other Plants: the Best Way to Attract Birds

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Nancy Streiffert

I am currently training to be a Master Gardener and am looking forward to being able to suggest to people who visit Master Gardener tables or demonstration gardens all the great native plants that will beautify their yards and gardens while attracting birds.  Continue Reading →

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Malheur NWR in June

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Dan Streiffert
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Videos from Malheur In June 20, 2023 Presentation

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Dan Streiffert
Horned Lark Singing
Yellow Warblers
How to Eat Brine Flies
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Black River Riparian Forest Field Trip

Nesting has begun at Renton’s Black River Riparian Forest. I visited this past weekend and we saw about 30 herons. Some were even standing in nests and one was pointing his/her beak skyward to let the others know that they were looking for a mate.  Continue Reading →

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