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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
Clallam County Birding
Checklist
Photo Gallery 1
Photo Gallery 2
Bird-Friendly Communities
Overview
North Olympic Wildlife Habitat Project
Project BirdSafe
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
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Mary Porter-Solberg
November 17, 2023

"The Joy of Continuing Curiosity—Three Decades of Research in Ecology” Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
November 17, 2023
"The Joy of Continuing Curiosity—Three Decades of Research in Ecology” Video

Rhonda shared some key insights from her work on night bird migration and added current findings from her graduate students’ work on shorebird stopover flight behavior.

Mary Porter-Solberg
November 10, 2023

“Birds–The Inside Story” Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
November 10, 2023
“Birds–The Inside Story” Video

Watch our November 4, 2023 Backyard Birding program, “Birds–The Inside Story” presented by Shirley Anderson and Ken Wiersema. Learn wild bird identification, biology, feeding, and nesting—as well as how birds eat, digest, see, breathe, sing, reproduce, and fly.

Dee Renee Ericks
November 5, 2023

Season Liftoff for Trumpeter Swans

Dee Renee Ericks
November 5, 2023
Season Liftoff for Trumpeter Swans

Bob Phreaner reports this morning that 26 adults and 8 juvenile swans took off from Kirner Pond to the west.   Their flight elevation was such that they would have collided with the old power-lines.  Honking with gusto, the swans passed less than 10 feet over his head, so close that he could feel the wind beneath their wings as they flapped.

Mary Porter-Solberg
October 20, 2023

Feiro Marine Discovery Center Project Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
October 20, 2023
Feiro Marine Discovery Center Project Video

Melissa Williams delivered an outstanding presentation for OPAS on October 18, 2023 about the future Feiro Marine Discovery Center Project.

Mary Porter-Solberg
October 20, 2023

Salt Creek and Elwha River Mouth Field Trip Report

Mary Porter-Solberg
October 20, 2023
Salt Creek and Elwha River Mouth Field Trip Report

Twenty-two Olympic Peninsula birders braved the calm winds, bright sunshine, and 60 degree temps to observe the avian action at the Salt Creek County Park and the Elwha River mouth.

Mary Porter-Solberg
October 11, 2023

"Winter Birds: Feeding & Watering—Methods & Equipment Video"

Mary Porter-Solberg
October 11, 2023
"Winter Birds: Feeding & Watering—Methods & Equipment Video"

This video is full of useful tips and tricks that will make your backyard birding experience more enjoyable and rewarding.

Dee Renee Ericks
August 18, 2023

Spot, the Western Bluebird, is a dad!

Dee Renee Ericks
August 18, 2023
Spot, the Western Bluebird, is a dad!

In February 2023, many of you may recall reading an OPAS blog titled “A Bluebird Named Spot.”

Dee Renee Ericks
August 9, 2023

3 Crabs 2023 Purple Martin Census Shows Encouraging Numbers!

Dee Renee Ericks
August 9, 2023
3 Crabs 2023 Purple Martin Census  Shows Encouraging Numbers!

 

On an early morning last week, with cooperative low tides, Ken Wiersema, assisted by Dan Wilson, Len Zeoli and Dow Lambert, arrived at 3 Crabs to conduct the fourth, and final census…

Dee Renee Ericks
August 2, 2023

A Fascinating Discovery at PA Harbor!

Dee Renee Ericks
August 2, 2023
A Fascinating Discovery at PA Harbor!

Two days ago, at the Port Angeles Harbor, I had the most unexpected encounter! 

While birdwatching in the early morning soft light, I was blessed by the discovery of a Brown Pelican resting on pilings.  I tore myself away from watching the amusing antics of fledgling Purple Martins, to photograph this most marvelous and fascinating bird. 

Mary Porter-Solberg
July 3, 2023

Backyard Birding: Purple Martins Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
July 3, 2023
Backyard Birding: Purple Martins Video

View this special program that focuses on the Purple Martin, North America’s largest swallow. Ken Wiersema illustrates how OPAS provides safe nesting cavities for these beautiful and charismatic birds …

Mary Porter-Solberg
June 24, 2023

"Back on the Wing" Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
June 24, 2023
"Back on the Wing" Video

Watch the excellent OPAS June 21 presentation by Cynthia “Cindy” Daily, Director of Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue. Learn how their organization strives to rehabilitate and release wild birds that have been injured or orphaned …

Mary Porter-Solberg
May 18, 2023

“Wildlife Rehabilitation and Falconry in Washington” Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
May 18, 2023
“Wildlife Rehabilitation and Falconry in Washington” Video

This video from the OPAS May 17, 2023 program is a two-part presentation explaining Jen's role with permitting wildlife rehabilitators and falconers.

Mary Porter-Solberg
May 8, 2023

"Gulls and Shorebirds" Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
May 8, 2023
"Gulls and Shorebirds" Video

Do you believe that gulls can recognize human faces? Learn the answer and watch Bob Boekelheide show you how to identify over a dozen species of gulls and their multitude of shorebird associates.

Mary Porter-Solberg
April 21, 2023

"Counting Cougars Creatively" Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
April 21, 2023
"Counting Cougars Creatively" Video

Watch this informative video presented by Dr. Mark Elbroch, Executive Director of Pantera, as he describes his own work experimenting with new methods for counting cats, including locally with the …

Dee Renee Ericks
April 11, 2023

A Pictorial Journey Installing the 2023 Purple Martin Nest Boxes

Dee Renee Ericks
April 11, 2023
A Pictorial Journey Installing the 2023 Purple Martin Nest Boxes

Yesterday, 4/10/2023, the tides were low enough to allow the Purple Martin team access to the base of the pilings at Three Crabs. The nest boxes were wheeled out by a small cart across the rippled tide flats …

Mary Porter-Solberg
April 4, 2023

Backyard Birding: "Migration" Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
April 4, 2023
Backyard Birding: "Migration" Video

Watch Bob Boekelheide’s presentation about bird migration with an emphasis on the migratory bird species seen in Clallam County—why they migrate, how they navigate, and the routes they travel.

Mary Porter-Solberg
March 16, 2023

"Why Washington Matters to Waterfowl" Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
March 16, 2023
"Why Washington Matters to Waterfowl" Video

Watch the video of our March 15, 2023 program presented by Kyle Spragens, Waterfowl Section Manager, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Using insights and stories of geese, ducks, and swans from …

Dee Renee Ericks
March 10, 2023

Geese Crossing!

Dee Renee Ericks
March 10, 2023
Geese Crossing!

Many a traveler heading out to Ediz Hook north of Port Angeles, makes the journey for the beautiful vistas and the chance of seeing sea life and birds. On the approach to this unique area…

Mary Porter-Solberg
March 8, 2023

Backyard Birding: "Sounds of Spring" Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
March 8, 2023
Backyard Birding: "Sounds of Spring" Video

Watch the recording of our March 4, 2023 Backyard Birding program presented by Dow Lambert and Ken Wiersema. Dow’s excellent local photos as well as his sound and video recordings will increase and refresh your knowledge …

Dee Renee Ericks
February 12, 2023

A Bluebird named Spot

Dee Renee Ericks
February 12, 2023
A Bluebird named Spot

It’s February, and time to be thinking about installing or cleaning out your backyard nest boxes. A Sequim resident contacted us recently to relate an inspiring experience with their backyard nest box.

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