Spanish bird names
We may hear different versions of the Black-capped Chickadee song if we are listening to one in Alabama or in Washington. Bird songs have regional dialects, just like humans. So Continue Reading →
Common Birds of North Central Washington poster
The North Central Washington Audubon Society has given away hundreds of our popular poster that features common birds in our four-county area. We are always looking for ways to make Continue Reading →
Shrub-steppe conservation – recorded Zoom presentation
Organizations and individuals are creatively delivering content when we can not get together face-to-face. Zoom meetings have become a common solution for speakers to present information. We posted three Zoom Continue Reading →
60th Anniversary of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Submitted by Tim and Mary Gallagher. Reprinted from the Wild Phlox newsletter. In the waning days of his administration, on December 6, 1960, Republican President Dwight Eisenhower designated 9 million Continue Reading →
Methow Valley Bird Banding 2020
The year 2020 marked the fourth nesting season I have operated a MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) bird banding station in the Methow Valley. MAPS is administered by the Continue Reading →
Hope for Renewal
10-1-20 The sun rose today like a tomato, edging up from a horizon veiled in California’s smoke. I thought we were done with that —this being central Washington and October. Continue Reading →
Make A Difference Day 2020
Starting in 1992, Make A Difference Day is the largest day of community service across the United States. Millions of people unite in the common mission to improve the lives of others. Continue Reading →
Shrub-Steppe Fires
Wildfire is a common disturbance in North Central Washington. There is very little of the four counties within the NCWAS area that has not burned at one time or another. The recent fires inspired concerns for birds and wildlife within the area. Continue Reading →
North Central Washington Audubon Activities – On Hold for now
The North Central Washington Audubon Society has temporarily suspended all of our regular activities that require face-to-face gatherings. While we regret the need to do this, we will continue to Continue Reading →
Friends of Horan Bird Walks
We are pleased to announce that the NCWAS Friends of Horan monthly bird walks through Walla Walla Point Park and the Horan Natural Area are beginning again after months of Continue Reading →