Methow Valley Bird Banding 2021 – End of Year Report
The 2021 MAPS banding season came to an abrupt end shortly after the July 15th banding session. Two wildfires in the area, Cedar Creek and Cub Creek 2, were growing Continue Reading →
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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 →
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 →
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 →
Changes in the Horan Natural Area
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 →
Help protect wild birds from deadly salmonellosis
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 →