Apr
2
8:00 AM08:00
Apr
9
2:00 PM14:00
April 2025 Monthly Meeting and Program
Spokane Audubon’s Save-A-Bird Team Update
Presented by Mike Borysewicz
Save-A-Bird team volunteers respond to requests from the public for help with injured, sick, or vulnerable birds in the Spokane County area. Mike Borysewicz will present an update on this effort, which has been underway since 2021. Mike is a team co-chair, SAS board member, and retired USDA Forest Service wildlife biologist.
In 2024 team volunteers responded to 370 separate incidents. The team logged 343 hours for this effort, drove 4,368 miles, and received $1,595 in mileage reimbursements. In most cases, team members simply provided advice / coaching to the reporting parties. A total of 90 cases required physical intervention by the team members, usually involving bird captures and transports to cooperating veterinarians. Thirty percent of the cases involved collisions with windows, vehicles, and other infrastructure; 20 percent were falls from nests or fledglings on the ground; 10 percent involved cats or dogs; and nine percent were “abandoned” or “lost” birds. Reported incidents included a total of 56 native bird species such as crows, robins, great horned owls, red-tailed hawks and geese, and nine non-native or domestic species such as pigeons and starlings.
Mike warns that although his presentation has some “happy endings,” it also includes photos and descriptions of injured, diseased, and dead birds.
This meeting will be a “hybrid” – you can attend in-person or virtually online. If participating in-person, please arrive around 5:45pm for our usual meet-and-greet. Our speaker will be presenting in-person.
To participate via Zoom, simply link to the meeting before 6:00pm by clicking here and following the instructions. If you already have the Zoom app installed on your computer, you can directly enter the Meeting ID of 823 3479 6176 and the passcode of 143061.
Apr
12
10:30 AM10:30
Spring Migration at Audubon Lake
Join Madonna Luers and Woody Myers the second Saturdays of Spring -- March 8, April 12, and May 10 -- to watch the procession of migrating species at Reardan Audubon Lake Wildlife Area just outside the town of Reardan in Lincoln County, just west of Spokane (350 E Railroad Ave Reardan, WA, see map below)
This is an easy, family-friendly gathering starting with a brief introduction to the area and spotting waterfowl species on the lake from the parking lot, then a quarter-mile walk on an ADA-accessible pathway to a viewing blind where scopes will be available to help participants see birds.
Expect to see a variety of ducks, geese and other waterbirds, as well as raptors such as Northern Harrier, Red-tailed Hawk, and Bald Eagle, plus a few songbirds.
No pre-registration required, just show up and stay as long as you wish!
Apr
18
5:00 PM17:00
Turnbull Evening Bird Walk
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge has a rich and varied landscape with many birds to see in in the spring. Check it out here.
We have binoculars to loan but bring your own if you have them. Wear good walking shoes and bring an identification app (download here) or field guide, if you have one.
All bird walks will start at the Headquarters building parking lot. We will walk the Stubblefield Trail and hook up with the Pine Lakes Loop Trail. This walk takes about 2 or 3 hours, but you are welcome to leave early.
Maximum of 10 participants. Contact Joe Cooney via email (jcooney805@gmail.com) or phone (509-951-3179) to sign up.
Apr
19
8:00 AM08:00
Turnbull Morning Bird Walk
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge has a rich and varied landscape with many birds to see in in the spring. Check it out here.
We have binoculars to loan but bring your own if you have them. Wear good walking shoes and bring an identification app (download here) or field guide, if you have one.
All bird walks will start at the Headquarters building parking lot. We will walk the Stubblefield Trail and hook up with the Pine Lakes Loop Trail. This walk takes about 2 or 3 hours, but you are welcome to leave early.
Maximum of 10 participants. Contact Joe Cooney via email (jcooney805@gmail.com) or phone (509-951-3179) to sign up.
Apr
19
1:00 PM13:00
Things to Consider Before you Build a Birdhouse
Building a birdhouse is easy if you have the tools and some wood. Deciding what kind of birdhouse to build and knowing all the details you need to consider is a bit more involved. The dimensions of the box is determined by the species of bird that is likely to use the box. The location, orientation, and height of the nest box are just a few aspects to the project.
Join Alan McCoy at the Shadle Park Public Library at 1 pm on April 19, 2025 for a presentation on birdhouses as he explains all the things you need to consider before you even buy your wood.
May
7
8:00 AM08:00
May
10
8:30 AM08:30
Child-Friendly Bird Walk at Turnbull
Trumpeter Swans, photographed by Cortney Litwin
Join Richard and Sandy Sollie, along with their 6-year old granddaughter, on a child-friendly walk through Turnbull Wildlife Refuge. The pace will be suitable for all ages and the emphasis of this adventure is fun!
Get a bit of exercise and enjoy a relaxed introduction to birding as we walk the Pine Lakes route and the hiking trails near the Wildlife Refuge’s Headquarters where you will meet your guides, Richard and Sandy Sollie. The Pine Lakes Trail is flat and easy to navigate for all abilities.
Please bring binoculars, cameras, etc. to help you see the birds clearer. If you don’t have this equipment, we’ll have a scope and a couple extra pairs of binoculars available for those who would like to borrow them.
During the walk, the Sollie’s will assist you in locating the amazing variety of birds we have in the Inland Northwest. You will see a variety of ducks and geese and may even get lucky and see some swans. You will certainly find a variety of beautiful songbirds such as bluebirds, swallows, chickadees, nuthatches, and blackbirds. Don’t worry if you don’t know what these species are yet, the Sollie’s will help you find and identify them. Soon you’ll begin to notice them on your own and before you know it, you’ll be on your way to finding them during your own local outings!
Exposing children and their families to birding is especially important to the Sollie’s. Their passion and patience will make even novices comfortable. We hope you can join them!
You can let the Sollie’s know if you’re planning on attending by email (contactme@richardsollie.com) or phone (509-981-9003).
The Pine Lakes Trail is flat and easy to navigate for all abilities. Photo: the Sollie’s
May
10
10:00 AM10:00
Spring Migration at Audubon Lake
Join Madonna Luers and Woody Myers the second Saturdays of Spring -- March 8, April 12, and May 10 -- to watch the procession of migrating species at Reardan Audubon Lake Wildlife Area just outside the town of Reardan in Lincoln County, just west of Spokane (350 E Railroad Ave Reardan, WA, see map below)
This is an easy, family-friendly gathering starting with a brief introduction to the area and spotting waterfowl species on the lake from the parking lot, then a quarter-mile walk on an ADA-accessible pathway to a viewing blind where scopes will be available to help participants see birds.
Expect to see a variety of ducks, geese and other waterbirds, as well as raptors such as Northern Harrier, Red-tailed Hawk, and Bald Eagle, plus a few songbirds.
No pre-registration required, just show up and stay as long as you wish!
May
16
5:00 PM17:00
Turnbull Evening Bird Walk
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge has a rich and varied landscape with many birds to see in in the spring. Check it out here.
We have binoculars to loan but bring your own if you have them. Wear good walking shoes and bring an identification app (download here) or field guide, if you have one.
All bird walks will start at the Headquarters building parking lot. We will walk the Stubblefield Trail and hook up with the Pine Lakes Loop Trail. This walk takes about 2 or 3 hours, but you are welcome to leave early.
Maximum of 10 participants. Contact Joe Cooney via email (jcooney805@gmail.com) or phone (509-951-3179) to sign up.
May
17
8:00 AM08:00
Turnbull Morning Bird Walk
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge has a rich and varied landscape with many birds to see in in the spring. Check it out here.
We have binoculars to loan but bring your own if you have them. Wear good walking shoes and bring an identification app (download here) or field guide, if you have one.
All bird walks will start at the Headquarters building parking lot. We will walk the Stubblefield Trail and hook up with the Pine Lakes Loop Trail. This walk takes about 2 or 3 hours, but you are welcome to leave early.
Maximum of 10 participants. Contact Joe Cooney via email (jcooney805@gmail.com) or phone (509-951-3179) to sign up.
May
18
5:30 AM05:30
Field Trip to Crab Creek-Rocky Ford Recreation Area
Join us for a fun field trip walking along Crab Creek and up on the ridge overlooking the creek. We have done this trip a couple times and we always see plenty of birds including migrating warblers and flycatchers, raptors including a Swainson’s hawk along with some oddities like the small flock of white-faced ibis that were barreling along the creek heading west.
May
31
6:30 AM06:30
Riverside State Park-Pine Bluff
Leader Name: Kim Thorburn
Contact Info and best way to contact: email kthorburn@msn.com
Registration date: No later than May 28, 2025
Level of Birder: Everyone is welcome
Length of Trip: 1/2 day
Trip Description: Walking on hiking trail with ascents
Meet-up time and location: 6:30 AM at Riverside State Park Carlson trailhead parking lot
Limits: 5 birders + leader
What to bring: Need Discover Pass, sturdy walking shoes, water, binoculars.
Description of Habitat and Target Species: Dry pine forest birding. Townsend’s solitaire; western bluebird; gray and western flycatchers; Nashville, orange-crowned, and yellow-rumped warblers; lazuli bunting; lark sparrow; Cassin’s finch, red crossbill.
Above: Cassin’s Finch, photographed by Patricia Ediger
Header: Western Flycatcher, photographed by Don Driscoll
Jun
4
8:00 AM08:00
Jun
5
7:00 AM07:00
Indian Painted Rocks Birdwalk
Leader(s): Lindell Haggin, 763-486-5627; lindell4118@comcast.net
Trip Description: This will be a walking trip on fairly level ground. I plan on spending about 3 hours to cover the area. If you need to leave sooner, you can easily return to the parking area on your own.
Maximum number of people: 8. Beginners welcome. RSVP by phone, text or email.
Where and When to Meet: Meet at the Indian Painted Rocks parking lot off of Rutter Parkway at 7:00am. A Discover Pass is necessary at the parking lot.
Target Species: Spotted Towhee, Western Bluebird, Bewick’s Wren, Canyon Wren, White-throated Swifts.
Spotted Towhee
Jun
6
5:00 PM17:00
Turnbull Evening Bird Walk
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge has a rich and varied landscape with many birds to see in in the spring. Check it out here.
We have binoculars to loan but bring your own if you have them. Wear good walking shoes and bring an identification app (download here) or field guide, if you have one.
All bird walks will start at the Headquarters building parking lot. We will walk the Stubblefield Trail and hook up with the Pine Lakes Loop Trail. This walk takes about 2 or 3 hours, but you are welcome to leave early.
Maximum of 10 participants. Contact Joe Cooney via email (jcooney805@gmail.com) or phone (509-951-3179) to sign up.
Jun
7
8:00 AM08:00
Turnbull Morning Bird Walk
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge has a rich and varied landscape with many birds to see in in the spring. Check it out here.
We have binoculars to loan but bring your own if you have them. Wear good walking shoes and bring an identification app (download here) or field guide, if you have one.
All bird walks will start at the Headquarters building parking lot. We will walk the Stubblefield Trail and hook up with the Pine Lakes Loop Trail. This walk takes about 2 or 3 hours, but you are welcome to leave early.
Maximum of 10 participants. Contact Joe Cooney via email (jcooney805@gmail.com) or phone (509-951-3179) to sign up.
Jun
14
6:00 AM06:00
Wilson Creek-Govan BLM Management Unit
Leader Name: Kim Thorburn
Contact Info and best way to contact: email kthorburn@msn.com
Registration date: No later than June 11, 2025
Level of Birder: Everyone welcome
Length of Trip: 1/2 day of birding with 1.5 hours driving each to and from Reardan
Trip Description: Walking once we arrive at birding site. Primitive trail at riparian area. Improved trail at upland.
Meet-up time and location: 6:00 AM at old Dean’s Diner parking lot in Reardan. We’ll carport to birding site west of Wilbur, WA from meet-up.
Limits: Limited to 6 birders + leader
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, snacks, water, binoculars.
Description of Habitat and Target Species: Shrub-steppe riparian and upland habitat. Willow flycatcher; yellow and Nashville warblers; yellow-breasted chat; sage thrasher; Brewer’s, vesper, grasshopper sparrows.
Above: Nashville Warbler, photographed by Marlene Cashen
Header: Sage Thrasher, photographed by Kim Thorburn
Jul
2
8:00 AM08:00
Nov
28
to Nov 29
Douglas Plateau Trip
Leader Name: Kim Thorburn
Contact Info and best way to contact: email kthorburn@msn.com
Registration date: no later than November 24, 2025
Level of Birder: Everyone is welcome
Length of Trip: We’ll meet for dinner and overnight in a Brewster, WA motel on November 28th. Birding will start the following morning at 7:00 AM at the Brewster pool and we’ll work our way west over the Douglas Plateau until dark, then separate to drive home.
Trip Description: Hard-core, mostly driving.
Meet-up time and location: Arrive at Brewster motel (TBD) by 7:00 PM to have dinner at a local Mexican restaurant.
Limits: Limited to 3 cars.
What to bring: Warm clothes, food for Saturday, water, binoculars, spotting scope if you have one.
Description of Habitat and Target Species: Columbia River, winter shrub-steppe and wheat, coulees. Gyrfalcon, snowy owl, short-eared owl, snow bunting, gyrfalcon, tree sparrow, sharp-tailed grouse.
Above: Short-eared Owl, photographed by Marlene Cashen
Header: Snow Bunting, photographed by Tom Munson
Mar
21
to Mar 23
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival Announces the 27th Annual Sandhill Crane Festival.
OTHELLO, Washington –-The 27th annual festival will be held March 21, 22, and 23, 2025 in Othello, Washington. With the celebration of the spring migration of the Sandhill cranes, the festival offers a variety of events for the whole family to enjoy and learn. Online registration opens on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Some tours sell out quickly, so check the website early! The Festival’s location is at the Othello Church of the Nazarene, located at 835 S 10th Ave, Othello, Washington, and next door at McFarland Middle School.
Mar
12
6:00 PM18:00
March 2025 Monthly Meeting and Program
Local Environmental Groups Discuss Issues
Our March 12 meeting will feature a panel of local environmental group leaders discussing individual and collaborative work on issues. The panelists, who will each make brief presentations about their organization’s mission, accomplishments, and goals before a question-and-answer discussion session, are:
Ruth Gifford, executive director of Dishman Hills Conservancy, which permanently protects and manages the Dishman Hills Natural Area and ecosystem while connecting people to nature through conservation, education, recreation, and stewardship;
Dave Schaub, executive director of Inland Northwest Land Conservancy, which works with the community to identify and protect special places throughout the region using legal agreements with landowners and partners to improve lands for habitat, clean water and air, native plants, and public enjoyment
Amanda Parrish, executive director of The Lands Council, which preserves and revitalizes Inland Northwest forests, water, and wildlife through advocacy, education, effective action, and community engagement;
Jule Schultz, Waterkeeper of Spokane Riverkeeper, which protects, preserves, and restores the Spokane River watershed so that wild native fish thrive, pollution is eliminated, and the community is engaged
Mar
8
10:30 AM10:30
Spring Migration at Audubon Lake
Join Madonna Luers and Woody Myers the second Saturdays of Spring -- March 8, April 12, and May 10 -- to watch the procession of migrating species at Reardan Audubon Lake Wildlife Area just outside the town of Reardan in Lincoln County, just west of Spokane (350 E Railroad Ave Reardan, WA, see map below)
This is an easy, family-friendly gathering starting with a brief introduction to the area and spotting waterfowl species on the lake from the parking lot, then a quarter-mile walk on an ADA-accessible pathway to a viewing blind where scopes will be available to help participants see birds.
Expect to see a variety of ducks, geese and other waterbirds, as well as raptors such as Northern Harrier, Red-tailed Hawk, and Bald Eagle, plus a few songbirds.
No pre-registration required, just show up and stay as long as you wish!
Mar
5
8:00 AM08:00
Mar
1
7:00 AM07:00
Lewiston/Clarkston "Banana Belt" Trip-Postponed to March 1st
This trip has been postponed to March 1st due to predicted extreme cold and possible snow and bad roads
Meeting Place: Latah Yokes parking lot at 7am
4235 S. Cheney Spokane Rd.
Leaders: Bea & Jim Harrison
beaharrison@gmail.com
jbh21951@gmail.com
Bea (830) 313-0610 or Jim (509) 934-7460
This is a day-long trip to the “Banana Belt”, better known as Lewiston, Idaho & Clarkston, Washington. We will caravan/carpool to the birding hotspots of this area and could see close to 50 species, including hundreds of ducks, many at close range, including Wood Ducks, Common and Barrow’s Goldeneye, Ring-neck Ducks, Buffleheads, etc. In addition, we often see American Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon, Gray-crowned Ros-Finch, a variety of gull species, and White Pelicans.
• Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather, boots and rain gear. It can be very windy and wet. All walks will be short and easy, in public parks with restrooms.
• Bring binoculars, scopes and cameras if you have them. If you need to borrow good binoculars, let us know ASAP, so we can bring some.
• Bring lunch, water, snacks.
• RSVP via phone, text or email with your carpooling options.
Feb
14
to Feb 17
Feb
12
6:00 PM18:00
February 2025 Monthly Meeting and Program
Island Invasive Species Removal to Restore Native Biodiversity, presented by Heath Packard
Feb
5
8:00 AM08:00
Jan
25
10:00 AM10:00
Contemplative Bird/Nature Hike at McLellan Overlook
Leader: Wanda Peters
Registration date: (no later than) Friday, January 24
Contact Info: (425) 922-6734 (text preferred) or email wanda.peters@ prescott.edu)
Adults only, please. Limit of 8 participants
Length of Trip: 1/2 day, temps and weather will help determine
Trip Description: Winter Nature hike along the Spokane River and through Ponderosa Pine forest. Numerous bird species may or may not be present, focus will be on mindful walking in Nature and slowing our minds to notice the beauty of a January winter day. We will walk for approximately 2 miles on mostly level unpaved terrain with a few short downhill/uphill places.
Location: McLellan Overlook - Riverside State Park Drive, off of Seven Mile Road, Nine Mile Falls
What to bring: dress warmly in layers with outer waterproof layer, hats, gloves, Discover Pass, water snacks
(Subject to change due to weather & road conditions)
Jan
8
6:00 PM18:00
January 2025 Monthly Meeting and Presentation
The White-headed Woodpecker in Washington, presented by Jeff Kozma, Yakama Nation wildlife biologist
Jan
8
8:00 AM08:00
Jan
4
7:00 AM07:00
Spokane Christmas Bird Count
Click here to find out more about the Spokane Christmas Bird Count.
Dec
15
7:00 AM07:00
Cheney Christmas Bird Count
Join us on the Cheney Christmas Bird Count. It’s a chance to enjoy some of nature’s finest creatures with other folks who share your interest. You don’t have to be an expert to participate. Although it is a dawn to dusk affair, you don’t even have to stay the whole day – part timers are welcome too. Cheney’s Christmas Bird Count will take place on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Please contact Michael Woodruff (mkd.woodruff@gmail.com) to join the count or if you have any questions about it.
Click here to find out more about the Cheney Christmas Bird Count.
Dec
11
6:00 PM18:00
December 2024 Monthly Meeting and Presentation
Bat Chat: Bats from the Perspective of a Bat Advocate
Presented by Dr. O. Lynne Nelson, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
Washington state is home to 15 species of bats, all highly beneficial by taking up the night shift job of insect control from daytime-flying birds.
Dr. Lynne Nelson of Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will discuss bat biology, ecology, health and disease; information about the bats of Washington state and their status; how to view and identify bats; and how to attract bats to your property.
Bats are Dr. Nelson’s avocation. She is a Professor of Cardiology, directing the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine hospital’s Cardiology Service. Her research works to understand heart adaptations to extreme hemodynamic and metabolic stressors, comparing unique, naturally-occurring mammalian hibernation to cardiac disease in dogs and cats. She works with zoos and nonprofit organizations around the world to identify early indicators of heart disease in wildlife species.
Dr. O. Lynne Nelson
This meeting will be a “hybrid” – you can attend in-person at the Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205, or online via Zoom using this link. Our speaker, Dr. Lynne Nelson, will be giving her presentation via Zoom. Doors will be open at 5:30pm for a little social time before the program begins.
Dec
4
9:00 AM09:00
First Wednesday Bird Walk & Community Meetup
Explore the biodiversity of Saltese Flats every 1st Wednesday of the month with birdwatcher Tim O’Brien. Warm up afterwards with Spokane County Water Resources Restoration & Education Staff.
Nov
13
6:00 PM18:00
November Monthly Meeting and Presentation
The Threat of Outdoor Cats: Understanding and Communicating the Evidence
Presented by Grant Sizemore,
American Bird Conservancy Director of Invasive Species Programs
Grant Sizemore with Amelia.
Domestic cats (Felis catus) can make wonderful pets but also have the capacity to kill birds and other wildlife, spread infectious diseases, and cause nuisances in the community. Predation by cats is the number one cause of wild bird deaths in the country.
Grant Sizemore, Director of Invasive Species Programs at American Bird Conservancy, where he runs the “Cats Indoors” campaign, will talk about how to manage domestic cats for everyone’s benefit – birds and other wildlife, people, and cats themselves.
Effective cat management is often complicated by the species’ close affiliation with people and their unique legal status. Grant will focus on the conservation and public health science underpinning the need to manage domestic cats and identify opportunities for organizations and individuals to advance science-based solutions.
Grant has earned degrees in Zoology and Environmental Science from Miami University in Ohio and an M.S. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida. He has worked in wildlife conservation policy, education, and research for over 17 years and is a Certified Wildlife Biologist. Outside of work, Grant enjoys hiking, birding, and taking care of his indoor cat.
This meeting will be a “hybrid” – you can attend in-person at the Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205, or online via Zoom using this link. Our speaker, Grant Sizemore, will be giving his presentation via Zoom. Doors will be open at 5:30pm for a little social time before the program begins.
Nov
9
2:00 PM14:00
Birds, Brews and Trivia!
Join us November 9th for a fun afternoon of birds, brews, and trivia!
Nov
9
8:00 AM08:00
Bird Walk with Jim and Bea Harrison at Turnbull NWR
Join Spokane Audubon Society with a bird walk at Turnbull Wildlife Refuge.
Oct
12
11:00 AM11:00
Spokane Audubon & Spokane Riverkeeper Walk, Talk and Bird Event
Join Spokane Audubon President, Alan McCoy and Jule Schultz, Waterkeeper for Spokane Riverkeeper for an enjoyable morning walk along the Spokane River. Both are passionate educators with years of experience sharing their excitement for where they live and recreate.
Oct
12
8:00 AM08:00
Bird Walk with Jim and Bea Harrison at Turnbull NWR
Join Spokane Audubon Society with a bird walk at Turnbull Wildlife Refuge.
Oct
9
6:00 PM18:00
October Monthly Meeting and Presentation by Peggy O'Connell
Avian Sensory Perception, presented by Peggy O'Connell
Sep
18
5:00 PM17:00
Spokane Audubon & Spokane Riverkeeper Walk, Talk, and Bird Event
Bea and Jim Harrison of the Spokane Audubon partner with Jule Schultz of the Spokane Riverkeeper for an afternoon not to be missed!
Sep
11
6:00 PM18:00
September Monthly Meeting and Presentation by Martha Jordan
Photograph of Swans and Other Waterfowl, by Dennis Poleschook
Washington’s White Birds of Winter
Presented by Martha Jordan, Northwest Swan Conservation Association
Learn about swans and snow geese at Spokane Audubon Society’s meeting at Shadle Park Library (2111 W. Wellesley Ave.) on Wednesday, September 11, 6 p.m., when Martha Jordan, founder and executive director of Northwest Swan Conservation Association, will present “Washington’s White Birds of Winter.”
Jordan will talk about the changing landscape that swans and snow geese now face in migration and on their wintering grounds. Her presentation includes the birds’ life history, biology, distribution, lead poisoning problems, winter habitat issues, avian influenza impacts, connections for eastern and western Washington populations, and what is needed to ensure their future. She’ll provide resources for swan/goose field identification and how to help “Get the Lead Out” of shooting and fishing activities.
Jordan has a B.S. degree in Wildlife Science from Oregon State University and has worked in both marine and terrestrial environments throughout Washington and parts of Alaska. In the late 1970s while volunteering to observe snow geese and reading their collars in the Skagit Valley, WA, she began to look at the small group of Trumpeter Swans in the same area. By 1984 she had expanded her survey efforts to all of Western Washington and had contributed much information to both state and federal agencies on the status of Trumpeter Swans in Washington State. She wrote the state’s first Trumpeter Swan management plan in 1985.
Trundra Swans in Calispell Lake, photographed by Martha Jordan
This meeting will be a “hybrid” – you can attend in-person at the Shadle Park Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205, or online via Zoom. Our speaker, Martha Jordan, will be giving her presentation remotely via Zoom.
Sep
7
8:00 AM08:00
Bird Walk with Joseph Cooney at Turnbull NWR
Join Spokane Audubon Society with a bird walk at Turnbull Wildlife Refuge.
Sep
4
8:00 AM08:00
First Wednesday Birdwalks & Community Meetup
Explore the biodiversity of Saltese Flats every 1st Wednesday of the month with birdwatcher Tim O’Brien. Warm up afterwards with Spokane County Water Resources Restoration & Education Staff.
Aug
22
5:00 PM17:00
Birds and Brews at Big Barn: Raise Funds for the Save-A-Bird Team
Join your Spokane Audubon Society leaders Shenandoah Marr, Madonna Luers, Shaina French and others for a fun and unique birding/fund-raising event on Thursday, August 22 from 5-8 pm at Big Barn Brewing Company located on Greenbluff at 16004 N. Applewood Ln., Mead, WA. This event is perfect for all levels of birders, especially beginners, including families with kids.
Aug
22
4:00 PM16:00
3rd Annual River Reunion
Bea and Jim Harrison of the Spokane Audubon partner with Jule Schultz of the Spokane Riverkeeper for an evening not to be missed!
Aug
7
8:00 AM08:00
First Wednesday Birdwalks & Community Meetup
Explore the biodiversity of Saltese Flats every 1st Wednesday of the month with birdwatcher Tim O’Brien. Warm up afterwards with Spokane County Water Resources Restoration & Education Staff.
Aug
3
8:00 AM08:00
Bird Walk with Joseph Cooney at Turnbull NWR
Join Spokane Audubon Society with a bird walk at Turnbull Wildlife Refuge.
Jul
20
4:00 PM16:00
Birds and Brews at Wildland: Raise Funds for the Save-A-Bird Team
Join your Spokane Audubon Society leaders Shenandoah Marr, Madonna Luers, and Shaina French for a fun and unique birding/fund-raising event being held Saturday, July 20 from 4-7 pm at Wildland Cooperative Farm Market and Taphouse located at 8022 East Greenbluff Road in Colbert. This event is perfect for all levels of birders, especially beginners, including families with kids.