Methow Valley Bird Banding Update – 12 July 2021
The 2021 Methow Valley banding season has been very busy. It started in early June when I hosted a five-day beginner bird banding class. The class was supported by NCWAS Continue Reading →
Mountain Home Bird Field Trip – 20 June 2021
By Richard Scranton On Sunday, June 20th, Mark Johnston and I led a birding field trip to Mountain Home Preserve near Leavenworth. We had one hearty soul join us as Continue Reading →
June 2021 Big Count results
Below is a brief note that Joe Veverka sent to the leaders of the individual teams that participated in the 2021 Big Day Bird Count in our four-county area. Thanks Continue Reading →
5 Legislative Successes
2021 was a big year for state-level conservation and climate policy. Thanks to the support of Audubon Washington and Local Audubon Chapters across the state, the bills listed below are now Continue Reading →
Twisp Area Hot Spots – Trip Report 5/29/21
Prepared by Mark Johnston, NCWAS With Covid restrictions winding down, North Central Washington Audubon Society is again offering field trips. And the timing is just right to enjoy our neotropical Continue Reading →
2021 Leavenworth Spring BirdFest
This year’s Leavenworth BirdFest takes place the weekend of May 15-18. To check out all the activities and to register visit the Birdfest website.
Building the nest
Anna’s Hummingbirds over-winter in the Wenatchee valley. Can you imagine the hardiness of a bird that weighs just 3-6 grams (0.1-0.2 oz.) that needs to contend with temperatures in the Continue Reading →
Siskin/Salmonella Experiment
This article is provided by Bill Kampen, Leavenworth, WA. It is a longer article than our usual blog posts. We are all concerned about the spread of disease in our Continue Reading →
Shrub-steppe song bird survey
Material provided by Richard Scranton For five years, North Central Washington Audubon Society participated in breeding bird surveys in our region’s shrub-steppe habitat. This was a collaborative community-based science effort Continue Reading →
NCWAS Action Alert – Legislation
The current Washington State Legislative Session, which is scheduled to run through April 21, 2021, has before it several bills addressing issues important to birds and the environment. Audubon Washington, Continue Reading →