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  • January Meeting

    General MeetingThursday January 16th 7:00 PM @ Hal Holmes Birds of the Amazon: Ecological Research & Conservation in the SE Peruvian Amazon”  Presented by Dr. Ursula Valdez  The Peruvian Amazonia is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and thousands of species are distributed in this region. Unfortunately, many bird species and their habitats…

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  • Native Plants Database

    Planting native plants in your garden can have numerous benefits for birds and other wildlife, creating a thriving ecosystem that supports biodiversity. Native plants have evolved alongside local wildlife over centuries, forming ecological relationships that are crucial for the survival of many species. One significant advantage is that native plants provide a natural and sustainable…

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  • Olympic BirdFest 2024

    Come Bird with Us Sequim, Washington, April 11-14, 2024 Grab your binoculars and join the Olympic Peninsula BirdFest, at the newly expanded Dungeness River Nature Center (formerly the Dungeness River Audubon Center), Thurs.-Sun., April 11-14, 2024. Online registration opens January 1, 2024, at www.olympicbirdfest.org Discover the spectacular landscapes of the Olympic Peninsula. Enjoy guided birding…

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  • Feed Backyard Birds in Winter

    Here are some great tips from Home & Gardens for keeping your neighborhood birds happy and healthy during the winter months: HIGH FAT options such as nuts, lard and suet are good choices for winter as birds will benefit from the additional energy they provide.BLACK SUNFLOWER SEEDS are a one of the most popular seeds…

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  • City Lights and Bird Migration

    Light pollution used to be something that interfered with star gazing and I always loved to be able to get away from the city and look up at the night sky. Sadly, light pollution is growing in North America by up to 10% per year and has far greater ramifications than most of us knew.…

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  • Killer Cats

    You may not realize that your domestic cat is part of a worldwide epidemic that is responsible for the death of a staggering number of beneficial animals each year. We think of cats as going after mice and rats. We encourage feral cats into our farmlands and orchards to help rid us of those particular…

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  • Christmas Bird Count

    Saturday, December 16th is the annual Christmas Bird Count for Kittitas Audubon. Teams will be counting every bird they can spot. At the end of the day all will gather for a potluck at Hal Holmes where species are tallied, and final numbers are submitted. Whether you count or not, you are all invited to…

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