WOS Event Calendar
Events
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Julia Parrish “What’s Washed In: Seabirds and Citizen Science” (COASST)
Marine biologist, conservation biologist and specialist in animal aggregation, Julia Parrish has conducted research on seabirds for more than 30 years, focusing on the natural and human-caused factors causing population decline. Julia is Executive Director of the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) housed at the University of Washington....
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Wenas Campout
You’re invited to attend a celebration of birds, bats, butterflies, botany, and the beauty of spring in eastern Washington.The annual Wenas Audubon Campout will take place May 31-June 3, 2024 at the Hazel Wolf Bird Sanctuary at the Wenas Creek (Cascade) Campground (SW of Ellensburg). This casual and friendly gathering...
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Puget Sound Bird Fest
A celebration of birds and nature, Puget Sound Bird Fest features two days of speakers, guided walks, field trips, exhibits, andeducational activities for all ages. Most Bird Fest activities are free and open to the public, with some activities requiring a small fee and/or pre-registration. The Puget Sound Bird Fest...
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Member Photo Night
More information to come.
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Dennis Paulson — In person and by Zoom
The May 6, 2024 meeting will be both an in-person meeting at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture and available over Zoom. Stay tuned for more information.
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Little Pend Oreille NWR with Leader Dave Kreft
LITTLE PEND OREILLE NWR When: June 15, 2024 Location: 1310 Bear Creek Road Colville, WA 99114-9713 Leaders: David Kreft and Refuge Wildlife Biologist Mike Munts dkreft052@gmail.com 509-675-9375. Call or text. Meeting at 7:30am at Refuge Headquarters. Following the Auto Tour route, side trips to Potter’s Pond, Bayley Lake and other...
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Loma Pendergraft on “Clever, Curious, and Charismatic Crows”
Loma Pendergraft on "Clever, Curious, and Charismatic Crows” The antics of crows, ravens, and other Corvids—have captivated our imaginations throughout history. Many of our myths, legends and stories revolve around the astonishing brainpower these birds possess. But what is fact and what is fiction? Join us while we discuss fun...
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Connie Sidles on “Hummingbirds: Masters of the Air”
Note: This presentation will not be recorded and thus will not be available for later viewing at the WOS YouTube Channel. With their ability to hover in place, fly upside-down or backwards, and cross seas without stopping, hummingbirds seem immune to the ordinary laws of physics. Their jewel-tone feathers flash...
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Josh Morris on THUD: What birders need to know (and do) about window collisions
WOS Monthly Meeting Monday, January 6, 2024 (Online only via Zoom) Josh Morris will speak on THUD: What birders need to know (and do) about window collisions Globally, billions of birds are killed each year after colliding with windows. Seattle's built environment contributes to the carnage, killing up to 80,000...
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Tom Bancroft on Raptors: Pondering their Evolution and Adaptations
WOS Monthly Meeting December 2, 2024 online only via Zoom Tom Bancroft on Raptors: Pondering their Evolution and Adaptations Today, we think of raptors as carnivorous birds with hooked beaks and talons, but that definition has changed in the last 50 years. And not all birds we call raptors fit...