After listening to wildlife professionals at a Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture meeting (https://pacificbirds.org/) in 2016 discuss how little was known about the status of secretive birds that inhabit local area wetlands, Puget Sound Bird Observatory (PSBO) initiated a wetland bird monitoring project. Continue Reading →
For hundreds of years, birds have been considered stupid and incapable of advanced thought or learning; this is why the phrase “bird brain” is commonly used to denote persons who are dolts or simpletons. Continue Reading →
Birding, let alone bird photography, in South Kore Korea is not a popular past time, which is unfortunate. Continue Reading →
Includes photos from the Migratory Bird Festival in April, a couple of weeks in June, and an evening with the Great Horned Owletts at Headquarters. Continue Reading →
If there’s a local place that you like to go, let me know. If you’d like to, you could team up with family or friends. For the trip we’re thinking of, interest level is much more important than identification skill.. Some of our seasoned field trip leaders have indicated they would be willing to team up with folks who are interested. Continue Reading →
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May 15, 2023 Membership Meeting Recording
Gather your own Birdathon sponsors for this trip, OR sponsor Barbara by pledging 25 cents per species found on the trip (or any donation amount). Continue Reading →
Celebrating the natural world and the spring shorebird migration! Each spring, hundreds Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered why birds look different throughout the year, or how you can spot breeding behavior? Join us for an open Q&A session with renowned ornithologist Dr. Kevin McGowan. Learn the answers to your questions and gain insights into the spring migration season! Submit questions in advance when you register or live during the webinar. Continue Reading →