North Central Washington Audubon Society
furthering the knowledge and the conservation of the environment of North Central Washington
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 →
This year’s Leavenworth BirdFest takes place the weekend of May 14-16. There are still field trips available, a keynote address by Dennis Paulson, and plenty of interesting virtual workshops. To Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Horan Natural Area sits at the mouth of the Wenatchee River. Used for regional council meetings, the area is extremely significant to the P’squosa/Wenatchi Native Americans. Today, the area Continue Reading →
Note: this blog was recently edited to clarify the distinction between salmonellosis and avian conjunctivitis. Please take note if you are feeding birds. You may have seen recent reports about Continue Reading →
2021 marks the fourth year that the North Central Washington Audubon Society has hosted a FREE bird photography contest. Beginning in 2018, we have had over one hundred entries each Continue Reading →
I tend to take a lot of photos of birds. As a life-long photographer, I have applied myself to wedding photography, landscape photography, portraiture, and architectural photography. Given this background, Continue Reading →