Fall Color and Fall Birds

Sign up early for this popular annual trip with Steve. Visit picturesque parks and beaches in King County and Pierce County during a great time of year to look for returning fall birds. We will travel to local parks and beaches along Puget Sound, searching for many species of sea birds and forest 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 →

SEATTLE’S ADAPTABLE URBAN COOPER’S HAWKS

Thirty years ago, Cooper’s Hawks began colonizing urban and suburban landscapes throughout the US, developing a tolerance for living in proximity to humans. Continue Reading →

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in June

I have been going to Malheur NWR for about 15 years now and still think it has the best birding in the Pacific Northwest. Continue Reading →

Madagascar, a place like nowhere else.

Madagascar is the world’s fourth-largest island, situated off East Africa in the Indian Ocean. Isolated since it drifted away from India 88 million years ago, a very large percentage of its plants and animals are endemic, occurring nowhere else—95% of reptiles, 92% of mammals, 89% of plants, and 41% of birds. Dennis Paulson spent 18 days there in January 2016 and will share some of his wonderful experiences. Continue Reading →

Avian Ad Libs

Perhaps you’re one of those who consider science and humor to belong in two separate camps which, due to language differences, are committed to never speaking to each other. But cartoonist Gary Larson went a long way in disproving that myth. Through his rather warped sense of humor he allowed us not only to appreciate the contributions of science but also enabled us to better understand ourselves by bringing down our defenses so we could laugh at ourselves as seen through the eyes of cows, insects, dragons, and yes, even birds. Continue Reading →

On the Frontlines of Extinction: Saving the Rarest Hummingbirds

Found only in the Americas, hummingbirds surprise and delight us — yet many of these feisty birds are on the verge of disappearing forever, including 39 that are globally threatened. Habitat loss is the biggest threat they face – particularly loss of forests and mountain shrublands. Continue Reading →

Advancing Your Birding Course (August 9th-October 4th)

Ed Swan, ornithologist, author, and bird guide is coming to Rainier Audubon this fall and he can help you

Build on your identification skills in the field
Improve your bird sighting evaluation abilities
Increase your ability to record data and publish records
Use a citizen science methodology

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The Water Ouzel

American Dippers at Flaming Geyser State Park Continue Reading →

Birding Malheur National Wildlife Reguge

Birding the vast expanse of Harney County’s 10,000+ sq. miles can be daunting. Which birds are where? and when? Dan Streiffert has been birding and photographing in Harney County for 15+ years. This presentation showcases his approach to taking advantage of particular birding ‘routes’ that cover the diverse landscape and discovers the array of birds and other wildlife available. Dan will share tips and tricks for seeing particular species at different times of the day or throughout the year. Continue Reading →

Join CNW and partners to remove invasive plants and improve wildlife habitat near Greenwater, WA

Join Conservation Northwest, the U.S. Forest Service and the Ruffed Grouse Society for a work party to remove invasive plant species and improve critical wildlife habitat. We’ll be tackling scotch broom and other invasives and thinning some saplings. Continue Reading →

RAINIER AUDUBON SOCIETY

Serving South King County and North Pierce County

Tag: Birding