First Saturday Bird Walks

Since October of 2002 KAS has offered the monthly First Saturday Bird Walk in rain, wind, snow, and sunshine. One need not know anything about birds or nature. Trip leaders and participants will provide some guidance and help with bird ID. All you need is a pair of binoculars and garb for the weather, and kids are welcome. Walking on park paths (pavement to dirt) usually takes about three hours.

Each first Saturday of the month, please join us at 8:00 AM at the parking lot to Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park (Ellensburg), located on Umptanum Road where the bridge crosses the Yakima River. 509- 933-1179 for info or questions.

January 4, 2025 ~ First Saturday Birdwalk, Irene Rinehart Park.  A dark winter morning that the birds in our park – from chickadees to swans – manage to weather and survive: something to wonder at.  Some Januarys offer icy scenery in the river; footwear for snow & ice is often advisable. Meet at 8 AM at the riverside parking lot off of Umptanum Rd for a 3 hour walk.  For info: Steve at fieldtrips@kittitasaudubon.org

Sunday, January 19 ~ Ellensburg Tracking Club event.   Kevin O’Malley (South Sound Nature School) will facilitate an informative tracking meeting (animal tracks and signs) from 9:30 to 11:30 at a field location to be announced.  Contact Steve close to the date if interested:  fieldtrips@kittitasaudubon.org

February 1 ~ First Saturday Birdwalk, Irene Rinehart Park.  We’ll scope the pond waterfowl, note the residents, and expect blackbirds and robins, hardy late winter returnees.  Watch the weather and bring traction devices and hiking poles if appropriate.