The fun starts on March 8 at the Salt Hotel and Pub in Ilwaco, Washington at 6:30 pm. Kristi Freese's presentation wlll cover the basics of how to learn the skill of tracking. Meet at 8 am the next morning, March 9, at Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, in the northern-most parking lot on Stackpole Road. ... Read more
Since 2003, the Wings Over Water Birding Festival has taken place each spring in Blaine, Washington to celebrate the incredible variety of migratory birds that flock to the coastal waters of Drayton Harbor, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo Bay at the northwest corner of Washington State. This major stopover on the Pacific Flyway between Seattle, Washington ... Read more
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival Announces the 26th Annual Sandhill Crane Festival. The theme for 2024: Wingtip to Wingtip: A Flourish of Feathers With the celebration of the spring migration of the Sandhill Cranes, the festival offers a variety of events for the whole family to enjoy and learn. Online registration opens on Monday, February 5, ... Read more
The Brant Wildlife Festival aims to connect community with the spectacular migratory return of Brant geese to raise awareness for the biological diversity within the region and highlight the importance of protecting critical habitat and minimizing disturbance to wildlife. The Brant Wildlife Festival takes place during a time where wildlife is extremely active, with Brant ... Read more
Grab your binoculars and join the Olympic Peninsula BirdFest, at the newly expanded Dungeness River Nature Center (formerly the Dungeness River Audubon Center), Thurs.-Sun., April 11-14, 2024. Online registration opens January 1, 2024, at www.olympicbirdfest.org Discover the spectacular landscapes of the Olympic Peninsula. Enjoy guided birding trips with local experts in varied habitats, from bays ... Read more
The North Olympic Peninsula, a strip of coastlines and forests between million-acre Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, is widely known as a great place for bird watching. The April dates of Olympic BirdFest are timed to overlap wintering birds such as Harlequin and Long tailed ducks, songbirds, and seabirds with ... Read more
Spend an amazing weekend witnessing the spectacular spring migration in the Harney Basin of Southeast Oregon. View thousands of migratory birds as they rest and feed in the wide-open spaces of Oregon's high desert. From waterfowl to shorebirds, cranes to raptors, wading birds to songbirds, you'll see them all! The festival offers non-stop birding activities ... Read more
Each spring, hundreds of thousands of shorebirds stop to rest and feed along the Washington Coast and in the Grays Harbor estuary during their migration northward. Coming from as far south as Argentina, these Arctic-bound shorebirds are among the world's greatest migrants. Some birds travel over 15,000 miles round trip! The concentration of birds during ... Read more
The Yakima River Canyon Bird Fest is a by-donation community event highlighting the endangered shrub-steppe habitat in Central Washington. (Some special events do have fees.) The event starts Friday with an evening social gathering, Saturday is filled with expert guided field trips with birding, geology, snakes and reptiles, fish and river bugs, history, and more. ... Read more
Wings Over Whidbey is a day-and-a-half-day community birding festival with educational and informational presentations, guided birding tours, children’s activities and more. The festival will be at the Pacific Rim Institute amongst the forest and prairie vistas of central Whidbey Island. Keep checking the website for updates about activities at the festival.
Celebrate the return of migratory birds in the midst of peak wildflower season. Enjoy the excitement of birding field trips and workshops. Take part in speaker events, music, visual arts, picnics, and activities for all ages and abilities. All of this is happening in beautiful Leavenworth, WA and throughout the Wenatchee River Valley. Bird Fest happens in association ... Read more
Scheduled at the height of spring migration and nesting in the Grande Ronde Valley, the annual Ladd Marsh Bird Festival celebrates World Migratory Bird Day with an uncrowded, non-competitive birding opportunity for the whole family. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area is located about 7 miles south of La Grande, Oregon, ... Read more
You can choose from a variety of tours over four days to see as many as 11 different species of woodpeckers as well as 200 other bird species who make their homes in the spectacular forests, burn areas, and diverse habitat in the Sisters and Central Oregon’s Cascade Mountains and high desert region. Tours are ... Read more
Presentations from local authors, artists, scientists and naturalists Educational exhibits, optics, and bird themed art for sale Kids activities: owl pellet dissection, crafts, games and hands-on exploration Photo Contest: stop by and vote for your favorites! Guided Walks and viewing stations Boat cruise Native Plant Sale The Bird Fest Planning Committee is hard at work ... Read more
Join the Rainier Audubon Society at the small town of Selleck, Washington to see the amazing Vaux's Swifts return for the evening to their brick chimney communal roost site. Each September, thousands of migrating Vaux's Swifts stop for a well-deserved rest on their long journey south from Canada. While the number of Swifts returning to ... Read more
Another year, another migration, and another Swifts Night Out! The Pilchuck Audubon Society is excited to be hosting the annual Swifts Night Out event in Monroe again on September 7th. From 4:30pm until dusk, nature lovers, community groups, families, and anyone with an interest in the spectacular can enjoy an evening on the lawn to ... Read more
The Wings Over Willapa Festival celebrates birds, nature, and art during a multi-day event held at the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and other natural sites on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula. The Festival has something for everyone who loves to explore in nature. Events include expert-led bird walks and programs ranging from wildlife tracking to adventures ... Read more
As Summer gives way to Fall in Nisqually there are many indicators you can look to, to see the changing of the seasons. One can feel the heat give way to crisper air; see the leaves brighten to bursting reds and oranges; and of course watch the Salmon swim and spawn along the mainstem and ... Read more
It's that time! Download the official schedule and save the date to plan your day for BirdFest & Bluegrass, October 5, 2024! Stop by for family fun all over the town of Ridgefield. Also, join us to celebrate our 25th anniversary on Friday, October 4, for a special event on the Ridgefield Waterfront! The schedule ... Read more
Gardening For All: Come learn from a variety of experts about various gardening topics. Workshops TBA. Black Hills Audubon Society will have a table at this festival.
