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Home
About
What We Do
Be Involved
President's Notes
Contact Us
Harlequin Award
OPAS By-Laws
Birds
Dungeness Data
Birdathon Report
Birdathon Count Results
Birding Locations
Bird Sightings
Birding and Organizational Resources
Christmas Bird Count Results
Sequim-Dungeness Christmas Bird Count Results
Clallam County Birding
Checklist
Photo Gallery Jim Gift & Chris Perry
Photo Gallery Dow Lambert
Bird-Friendly Communities
Overview
North Olympic Wildlife Habitat Project
Project BirdSafe
Lights Out
Pledge To Go Lights Out!
Conservation
Take Action
Conservation Awards
Conservation Committee
Conservation Matters
Community Science Projects
Conservation Stewardship
Donate
Donate to Birdathon
Donate to Support Our Mission
Education
Backyard Birding
Events
Events Calendar
Field Trips
Virtual Field Trip Videos
Wednesday Bird Walk
Olympic BirdFest
Non-OPAS Events
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News
News/Blog
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Mary Porter-Solberg
May 7, 2026

Less Lawn More Life Challenge

Mary Porter-Solberg
May 7, 2026
Less Lawn More Life Challenge

Let's restore pollinator habitat one yard at a time! With more than 85% of households having outdoor living space, together we can make a significant impact for the pollinators and other wildlife that need our support. 

Mary Porter-Solberg
April 21, 2026

Volunteers Needed! Climate Watch Survey

Mary Porter-Solberg
April 21, 2026
Volunteers Needed! Climate Watch Survey

Birds have long been able to shift their ranges in response to weather, heat, food availability, or habitat loss. But with climate change accelerating, National Audubon set out to measure how well birds are adapting…

Mary Porter-Solberg
April 15, 2026

"Beyond the Burrow—Secret Lives of Puffins” Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
April 15, 2026
"Beyond the Burrow—Secret Lives of Puffins” Video

Imagine crawling through tall grass, reaching into dark burrows in search of a puffin—hoping for soft feathers rather than the snap of a powerful bill. These bright‑beaked “clowns of the sea” may look charming, but…

Mary Porter-Solberg
April 14, 2026

Our Own Water Ouzel: The American Dipper

Mary Porter-Solberg
April 14, 2026
Our Own Water Ouzel: The American Dipper

On one of my first trips to the American West, I was walking along the banks of the Thompson River near Estes Park, Colorado, when I noticed a large mossy nest tucked under a bridge. Birds were busy bringing food…

Dee Renee Ericks
April 10, 2026

It Takes A Team! Purple Martin Nest Boxes

Dee Renee Ericks
April 10, 2026
It Takes A Team!  Purple Martin Nest Boxes

Last fall, the OPAS Purple Martin nest boxes were removed from their summer perches for cleaning, sterilization, and then carefully prepared for winter storage.

Brushing off the cobwebs in spring sunshine…

Mary Porter-Solberg
April 4, 2026

OPAS Backyard Birding: "Sounds of Spring" Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
April 4, 2026
OPAS Backyard Birding: "Sounds of Spring" Video

Our April 4, 2026 Backyard Birding program, Sounds of Spring, featured a fresh collection of local audio and video recordings prepared by Dow Lambert, with support from Ken Wiersema.

Mary Porter-Solberg
March 29, 2026

OPAS Program: "The Story of Protection Island—Where Birds Find Their Sanctuary” Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
March 29, 2026
OPAS Program: "The Story of Protection Island—Where Birds Find Their Sanctuary” Video

Experience The Story of Protection Island—Where Birds Find Their Sanctuary through this March 18, 2026 recorded program with Amos Almy.

Mary Porter-Solberg
March 29, 2026

“When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin’ Along”

Mary Porter-Solberg
March 29, 2026
“When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin’ Along”

If I told you I saw a bird about 10 inches long, dark grayish‑brown on top with a red‑orange breast and a white eye ring, you would likely suspect I’d seen an American Robin.

Mary Porter-Solberg
March 8, 2026

Backyard Birding: “Birds in Migration” Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
March 8, 2026
Backyard Birding: “Birds in Migration” Video

On Saturday, March 7, 2026 this program explored the migration patterns and timing of birds local to Clallam County, with environmental educator Nikki Pyle guiding viewers through the instinctive motivations that bring birds …

Mary Porter-Solberg
February 25, 2026

Go Seahawks!

Mary Porter-Solberg
February 25, 2026
Go Seahawks!

Despite my usual lack of interest in football, I happily cheered on the Seahawks at the Super Bowl. This was partly out of local pride, but also because of the team’s name—the Seahawks. The original “seahawk” is now best known as the Osprey …

Mary Porter-Solberg
February 20, 2026

OPAS Members' Photo Night Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
February 20, 2026
OPAS Members' Photo Night Video

Christina Heliker organized and presented one of our most popular OPAS traditions—Members’ Photo Night on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Our talented photographers shared a wonderful collection of images …

Dee Renee Ericks
February 19, 2026

A Yellow-shafted Flicker Visits Dungeness Feeder

Dee Renee Ericks
February 19, 2026
A Yellow-shafted Flicker Visits Dungeness Feeder

Look closely at those flashy Northern Flickers here in winter. You probably know the "Red-shafted"-type Flickers, the usual flicker morph found in the Pacifc Northwest. A typical male …

Mary Porter-Solberg
February 9, 2026

Backyard Birding: Bird Nesting and the Great Backyard Bird Count Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
February 9, 2026
Backyard Birding: Bird Nesting and the Great Backyard Bird Count Video

The February 7 Backyard Birding program—Bird Nesting and the Great Backyard Bird Count—is now available to watch online. Presenters Ken Wiersema and Ben Hannah explore bird nesting …

Mary Porter-Solberg
January 27, 2026

Where in the World is Rufous?

Mary Porter-Solberg
January 27, 2026
Where in the World is Rufous?

With so many congenial Anna’s Hummingbirds visiting our feeders now, it can be easy to forget about our other hummingbird, the Rufous. While the Anna’s certainly aren’t missing …

Mary Porter-Solberg
January 24, 2026

OPAS Program: "Birds of Borneo—from the Malaysian Side" Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
January 24, 2026
OPAS Program: "Birds of Borneo—from the Malaysian Side" Video

Borneo—shared by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei—is one of Southeast Asia’s great biodiversity hotspots, home to more than 420 bird species. Its once‑dense forests …

Mary Porter-Solberg
January 8, 2026

OPAS Backyard Birding: “Backyard Bird Population Trends” Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
January 8, 2026
OPAS Backyard Birding: “Backyard Bird Population Trends” Video

Through the years, we’ve learned a great deal about the birds in our back yards—what they eat, the habitats they rely on, how they behave, how to identify them, and where they travel during migration. But the question …

Mary Porter-Solberg
January 7, 2026

Olympic BirdFest registration is now live!

Mary Porter-Solberg
January 7, 2026
Olympic BirdFest registration is now live!

Registration is now open for Olympic BirdFest 2026! Participants are encouraged to register promptly at OlympicBirdFest.org, as programs fill up quickly.

Mary Porter-Solberg
December 25, 2025

OPAS Climate Watch Winter Survey

Mary Porter-Solberg
December 25, 2025
OPAS Climate Watch Winter Survey

The winter survey period for Audubon’s Climate Watch program is coming up quickly: January 15 through February 15, 2026.

Mary Porter-Solberg
December 14, 2025

Watch Out for Merlins!

Mary Porter-Solberg
December 14, 2025
Watch Out for Merlins!

The OPAS area is home to an incredible small falcon called the Merlin. Its common name has no connection to Arthur’s wizard but instead takes its name from a corruption of the old French word …

Mary Porter-Solberg
December 13, 2025

Helping Our Wintering Birds

Mary Porter-Solberg
December 13, 2025
Helping Our Wintering Birds

Because of our mild climate and diverse habitats, many birds remain in the region year-round rather than migrating. These resident species continue to rely on essential resources—food, water, and shelter—and …

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