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 →
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 →