Sandhill Cranes of the Pacific Flyway by Gary Ivey

In this presentation Dr. Gary Ivey will talk about the Sandhill Crane populations that breed and stage in Washington State and the broader Pacific Flyway. He will discuss the migration routes, wintering and breeding areas of the three subspecies that use the state. He will speak about their behavior and biology and also their conservation needs in the Flyway.   Continue Reading →

Migratory Bird Explorer

Last month, Audubon announced the Bird Migration Explorer, a first-of-its-kind, interactive, digital platform that visualizes the heroic annual journeys of 458 North American migratory species. The culmination of years of collaboration and scientific contributions from hundreds of researchers and institutions, the Explorer will transform the way we approach the toughest conservation challenges and our relationship with the birds we all love. Continue Reading →

Better Birding Series: Planning for the arrival of Birds using eBird’s monthly tools

Do you feel like you are always behind the curve when it comes to preparing for the next season of birds?
Do you wish you were more prepared when you go out to an area to bird and want to know what to find?

Join us for a session on using eBird and its monthly tools and get better prepared for your outings. We will be exploring different paths of Tundra and Trumpeter Swans, and Snow Geese.

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Fall Color and Fall Birds, continued

The last one was so much fun, we’re doing it again! Let’s hit some of the places we missed on our October field trip. There are more  picturesque parks and beaches to check out in King and Pierce County and it’s a great time of year to look for returning fall birds. This is a good time of year to encounter scenic views and fall color. Expect to walk short distances from the cars. People who wish to leave early may do so. Continue Reading →

Winter Wings Festival

The Winter Wings brings together birders and photographers to learn and explore with top notch professionals and enthusiastic local guides. The Klamath Basin is renowned for its massive wintering population of Bald Eagles, but is prime habitat for many other raptors including owls, as well as a diversity of waterfowl. Continue Reading →