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Duwamish Waterway
Join Barbara for a morning exploration of birding spots near the Duwamish River. Continue Reading →
Planting Native Trees, Bushes and other Plants: the Best Way to Attract Birds
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 →
Videos from Malheur In June 20, 2023 Presentation
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 →
Desert Oasis: The Birds of Lake Abert
As Oregon’s only hypersaline lake and one of just three such lakes in the western U.S., Lake Abert is a vital ecosystem within the high desert and an essential stop for migratory birds travelling along the Pacific Flyway from Patagonia to Alaska. Continue Reading →
The 26th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count
Spend time in your favorite places watching birds–then tell us about them! In as little as 15 minutes notice the birds around you. Identify them, count them, and submit them to help scientists better understand and protect birds around the world.
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Fresh Water and Saltwater Birds
Join us for a morning walk around Lake Fenwick to look for wintering waterfowl and woodland birds. We’ll practice spotting, listening for, and identifying the species we encounter. Then we’ll move on to Redondo Beach to scan Poverty Bay for saltwater birds. We may walk part of the boardwalk there, and check the edges of nearby Wooten Park if time allows. Continue Reading →
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge: Past, Present and Future
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is a cherished place for Oregonians, and the recent armed occupation has created even broader awareness of these marvelous lands and the diverse wildlife inhabiting them. Continue Reading →
Skagit Valley Field Trip Report
January 22, 2023 A good time was had by all on Sunday Continue Reading →