Celebrate 50 years of WFO’s Annual Conference in 2026 by joining us in Ashland, Oregon this fall! In partnership with Klamath Bird Observatory and the Oregon Birding Association, WFO is excited to commemorate this golden milestone in Ashland, Oregon, September 17– 20, 2026. Our planning committee is hard at work…
Members’ Photo Night will take place via Zoom with each person presenting their work (remotely: no in-person meeting).
Madagascar, a Place Like Nowhere Else Combined Meeting: In-Person at UW Center for Urban Horticulture and via Xoom
Brian Zinke on “Lights out for Birds: How Reducing Nighttime Light Saves Migratory Species” Each year, millions of birds migrate across our region under the cover of darkness. But increasing levels of artificial light at night are disorienting and draw birds into cities where they face fatal collisions with buildings,…
Madison Mayfield on “A Different Kind of Life List: A Career Painting, Curating & Taxidermying Birds” What goes on in natural history museums like the one at the Burke? And why have them? Filled with far more than just a lot of “stuffed animals,” these collections are time-capsule libraries of…
The Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival registration is open. The event is May 1 – 3, 2026 based in Hoquiam, WA. Featured speakers for 2026 include Robert Steelquist, Friday Keynote; Allison Anholt, Saturday Dinner; Dave Slater, Program Speaker; and John “The Falconer” Prucich, Program Speaker. Here’s a sampling of…
I will run the annual WOS Weekend to Clark County again for 2026. The main change is the last weekend of March rather than the first weekend of March, when weather often was a factor. Clark County Weekend Leaders: Randy Hill, Russ Koppendrayer, and Cindy McCormack Dates: Friday, March 27…
Note: This is the February monthly meeting but it is being held a week earlier than usual, because Monthly Meeting volunteers are out of town on the normal date.
Build your FOY while exploring Vashon Island. With its multitude of habitats — saltwater, freshwater, forests and thickets — Vashon offers a variety of species sure to build out your 2026 list. This trip provides excellent opportunities to find uncommon species such as Eared Grebe and White-winged Scoter. Limit 11…
Lincoln and Grant County Highlights Saturday: 2/21 Trip Leader: Jon Isacoff Limit: 11 participants Meet: 7:00AM, Wal Mart Parking Lot, Airway Heights WA (10 minute drive from downtown Spokane) Description: We will bird Reardan ponds (if not frozen), Mill Canyon, Banks Lake, Steamboat Rock State Park, and Northrup Canyon State….