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  • September Meeting

    September, and we are back to Hal Holmes for Kittitas Audubon meetings. We’ve all heard amazing facts about bird migration—the long distances that birds travel, the ways that they navigate, etc. But did you ever wonder how we figured all of this out? While working for the American Ornithological Society, our September speaker Rebecca Heisman…

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  • Climate-WA

    Washington State and Initiative 2117 Washington Audubon is gearing up to defend our state’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA), a foundational climate law that provides billions of dollars in resources for conservation and climate action. The Act is one of the strongest cap and invest programs in the country. This November, repealing the CCA will be…

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  • March Bird of the Month

    THE BARN OWL By Lesley McGalliard This pale and beautiful owl is the perfect subject for the end of our snowy winter! Called the Barn Owl for its propensity to choose a nest in a barn or group of hay bales, this medium-sized owl has a ghostly appearance when flying, with its white belly and…

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  • March Meeting

    March General Meeting Thursday March 21st 7:00 PM @ Hal Holmes A “BIG NATURAL YEAR” IN WILD AMERICA In 1953, the famous ornithologist Roger Tory Peterson invited his British colleague James Fisher on a 3-month natural history tour of North America. They recounted this journey in Wild America, a book which takes the reader on…

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  • Owl Nest Box

    Build an Owl Nest Box Making an owl nest box can be a rewarding project for both bird enthusiasts and conservationists. Here’s a general guide on how to make one: Materials Needed: Wooden plank or sheet (preferably untreated wood) Instructions: Choose the Right Design: There are various designs for owl nest boxes, but generally, they…

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  • Washington Birds

    Birds in Washington State The state of Washington has the most diverse population of birds in the United States, with an approximate 550 different species. It is one of the leading destinations for migratory birds. There are several factors as to why Washington is such a popular hangout for our feathered friends. Ecological Diversity: Washington’s…

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  • February General Meeting

    Thursday February 15th 7:00 PM @ Hal Holmes 20 YEARS OF FIELD RESEARCH ON THE WHITE-HEADED WOODPECKER IN WASHINGTON In Washington, the White-headed Woodpecker is listed as a species of concern due to its association with old-growth ponderosa pine forests. Although White-headed Woodpeckers have recently been documented inhabiting early to middle aged managed forests, information…

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