Samish Flats with Leader Brian H. Bell

When: December 3, 2022 @ 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Kingsgate Park and Ride, 13001 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034

Meet at 7:30 at the north end of the Kingsgate P&R at 13001 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. Limit: 11 The Samish and Skagit Flats can be excellent for raptors (hawks, eagles, falcons) in late fall and winter. We’ll explore looking for a variety of raptors, waterfowl, perhaps wintering…

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Peter Hodum on Of puffins and people: Conserving seabirds of the Salish Sea and Outer Coast of Washington

When: November 7, 2022 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Both online and in person at UW Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98105

For the first time in more than two years, WOS will hold both an online (Zoom) monthly meeting and an in-person meeting at the old time and place: University of Washington Urban Horticulture Center at 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98105. Those who have previously attended know the large…

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Puget Sound Bird Fest

When: September 10, 2022 – September 11, 2022 all-day
Where: Downtown Edmonds, Washingon

Puget Sound Bird Fest Returns in Person September 10-11 th , 2022 Celebrate the 18th annual festival with speakers, field activities, exhibits, and more (Edmonds, WA) Mark your calendars for the 2022 Puget Sound Bird Fest on September 10-11 th in Edmonds. This beloved fall tradition will return in person…

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Unexpected Population Trends in Panamanian Rainforest Birds: Complex Webs by Prof. James R. Karr

When: October 3, 2022 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Online

The October 3, 2022 meeting will be conducted by Zoom (no in-person meeting this month). Please stay tuned for further announcements from the Board about future meetings, which will be posted on the Monthly Meetings page. WOS Monthly Meeting October 3, 2022 UW Professor Emeritus James Karr on “Unexpected Population…

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Bird Lovers Day

When: August 6, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Ballard Locks, 3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107

Take a birding tour, hear a story book, observe herons, learn about birds from the experts! These are among the activities at Bird Lovers Day at the Ballard Locks Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. WOS, Seattle Audubon Society, COASST, Heron Habitat Helpers, and Secret Garden Books will be present at the…

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Walla Walla Hotspots with Mike & MerryLynn Denny

When: August 17, 2022 @ 7:00 am
Where: Madame Dorion Park, North of Wallula Junction in western Walla Walla County

Meet at 7 am at Madame Dorion Park north of Wallula Junction in western Walla Walla County. Take N. Shore Rd off US-12 and stay to the right. We’ll be checking parks and river for shorebirds and vagrant passerines. All-day trip – bring lunch. May be walking a couple miles….

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Member Photo Night

When: June 6, 2022 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Online only

Our final WOS Monthly Meeting of the season will be “Member Photo Night,” when favorite and new birding sites and insights are shared. This program illuminates the diverse and entertaining birding experiences of our members and serves as a catalyst for learning about new places and birding opportunities. Thanks to…

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eBird Class by Pilchuck Audubon

When: April 19, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Online only (Zoom)

eBird has become a powerful tool for conservation, but it can be intimidating for first time users (even second and third timers!). If you’d like to learn more about eBird and have someone walk you through it, then we invite you to join Pilchuck Audubon’s upcoming class on April 19…

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Seattle’s Expanding Cooper’s Hawk Population

When: May 2, 2022 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Online only

WOS Monthly Meeting, May 2, Monday, 7:30 pm, Ed Deal to present a 10-Year Retrospective on Seattle’s Expanding Urban Cooper’s Hawk Population The Washington Ornithological Society is delighted to invite you to our May Monthly Meeting when Ed Deal will share what he and a group of volunteers in the…

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Jeff Antonelis-Lapp on Special Birds of Mt. Rainier

When: April 4, 2022 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Online only

The Washington Ornithological Society (WOS) invites you to join us on April 4 when Evergreen State College Emeritus Professor Jeff Antonelis-Lapp will present Special Birds of Mt. Rainier. To most birders, Mount Rainier National Park is a mecca for subalpine and alpine birds that include Canada (Gray) Jay, Clark’s Nutcracker,…

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