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What We Do
Be Involved
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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
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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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Dee Renee Ericks
April 23, 2025

A Hummingbird Encounter

Dee Renee Ericks
April 23, 2025
A Hummingbird Encounter

Birdwatching is an adventure that can begin just a few steps outside your door, especially for those facing mobility challenges. While long hikes and short jogs might be out of reach, the joy of observing nature remains

Mary Porter-Solberg
April 16, 2025

Wildlife Response During Large-scale Oil Spills Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
April 16, 2025
Wildlife Response During Large-scale Oil Spills Video

Dive into this fascinating video from our April 16, 2022 program featuring Barbara Callahan, Senior Director of Response and Preparedness Services at International Bird Rescue.

Dee Renee Ericks
March 24, 2025

Don't Spring into Garden Cleanup Quite Yet!

Dee Renee Ericks
March 24, 2025
Don't Spring into Garden Cleanup Quite Yet!

The increasing sunshine, longer days and warmer temperatures may inspire you to grab your hoe, rake and trimmers to start garden cleanup. Whoa! Hold your horses!

Mary Porter-Solberg
March 22, 2025

Dungeness Levee Field Trip Report

Mary Porter-Solberg
March 22, 2025
Dungeness Levee Field Trip Report

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, we met at the Dungeness Levee Footpath parking area at 9 a.m. by the Old Dungeness Schoolhouse at Towne Rd and E Anderson Rd. The weather was delightful, very cooperative, no wind, no rain, even some sunshine!

Mary Porter-Solberg
March 19, 2025

“A Swan Study: Insights, Storylines, and Partnerships” Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
March 19, 2025
“A Swan Study: Insights, Storylines, and Partnerships” Video

Join us for an insightful journey into understanding the ecological role of swans in Washington. At our March 19, 2025, OPAS meeting, Kyle Spragens delivered a compelling presentation on an innovative marking project initiated by WDFW and a CalPoly Humboldt graduate student.

Mary Porter-Solberg
February 20, 2025

"Insects in the Olympics" Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
February 20, 2025
"Insects in the Olympics" Video

Watch the February 19, 2025 video presentation by CJ Urnes as he explores the magnificent world of local insects, revealing their fascinating distributions and …

Dee Renee Ericks
February 18, 2025

Cold Temps Offer Unique Backyard Bird Sightings

Dee Renee Ericks
February 18, 2025
Cold Temps Offer Unique Backyard Bird Sightings

During the last extended cold spell, I made an effort to ensure my loyal backyard birds had the nourishment they needed to comfortably survive the sub-freezing nighttime temperatures . In clean feeders, I offered a buffet of

Mary Porter-Solberg
February 5, 2025

Bird Nesting and the Great Backyard Bird Count Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
February 5, 2025
Bird Nesting and the Great Backyard Bird Count Video

Watch the video of our February 1, 2025 “Bird Nesting and the Great Backyard Bird Count” Backyard Birding presentation.

Mary Porter-Solberg
January 17, 2025

OPAS Members Photo Night Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
January 17, 2025
OPAS Members Photo Night Video

Watch the captivating video of the January 15, 2025 OPAS Members Photo Night, skillfully organized by Christina Heliker. View OPAS members proudly displaying …

Mary Porter-Solberg
December 31, 2024

New Research to Advance Migratory Swan Conservation

Mary Porter-Solberg
December 31, 2024
New Research to Advance Migratory Swan Conservation

Whether weekly, monthly or annual in frequency, all of our OPAS Swan Study surveys are just snapshots of the current numbers and usage locations of the swans in our area through periods of migration and …

Mary Porter-Solberg
November 25, 2024

"Do Crows Have Language?" Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
November 25, 2024
"Do Crows Have Language?" Video

At our November 20th program, Dr. Douglas Wacker, Associate Professor of Animal Behavior at the University of Washington Bothell, shared fascinating research conducted with undergraduates to determine if crows …

Mary Porter-Solberg
November 2, 2024

"Preparing Bird Habitats for Winter" Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
November 2, 2024
"Preparing Bird Habitats for Winter" Video

On Saturday, November 2, 2024 Christie Lassen captivated her audience with her ever-popular seminar on the unique winter needs of Anna’s Hummingbird and other year-round residents of the Pacific Northwest.

Dee Renee Ericks
October 10, 2024

Rare Bird Spotted!

Dee Renee Ericks
October 10, 2024
Rare Bird Spotted!

On October 7, while walking on Ediz Hook, Kathy McCoy discovered a pale longspur hanging out in a grassy area on the south side of the Hook.  The bird turns out to be a...

Dee Renee Ericks
September 21, 2024

Ornithologist Shares Her Life Path with PAHS Students

Dee Renee Ericks
September 21, 2024
 Ornithologist Shares Her Life Path with PAHS Students

Following her presentation to the OPAS chapter last Wednesday evening, Joanna Wu, a UCLA PhD candidate in Ornithology, spoke to an engaged group of Port Angeles High School science students. Using only two slides, Joanna inspired the students with the story of her life path from her early childhood to her current PhD studies at UCLA focused on the study of female birds.

Mary Porter-Solberg
September 19, 2024

“The Galbatross Project: Studying Female Birds” Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
September 19, 2024
“The Galbatross Project: Studying Female Birds” Video

Our chapter welcomed Joanna Wu, an ornithologist and ecologist from Los Angeles, who shared her fascinating research on female birds with us at our September 19th meeting as the featured program speaker.

Mary Porter-Solberg
September 18, 2024

Birding Field Trip Leaders Needed!

Mary Porter-Solberg
September 18, 2024
Birding Field Trip Leaders Needed!

A meeting of potential field trip leaders will be held on October 13th at 1:00 p.m. at the Dungeness River Nature Center.

Dee Renee Ericks
September 15, 2024

Purple Martin Nest Boxes Taken Down for Season

Dee Renee Ericks
September 15, 2024
Purple Martin Nest Boxes Taken Down for Season

Our Purple Martins are migrating south to Brazil!

On September 14th, the Purple Martin crew met at 3 Crabs to take down the Purple Martin nest boxes. This date had the one of the last extreme low tides during daylight hours

Mary Porter-Solberg
September 7, 2024

“Transforming Yards into Bird-Friendly Habitats” Video

Mary Porter-Solberg
September 7, 2024
“Transforming Yards into Bird-Friendly Habitats” Video

On September 7, 2024, we launched the highly anticipated Backyard Birding series with an inspiring first session. This episode introduces the North Olympic Wildlife Habitat Project, a groundbreaking initiative by OPAS.

Mary Porter-Solberg
September 7, 2024

Notes and News

Mary Porter-Solberg
September 7, 2024
Notes and News

Ken Wiersema writes about the latest news about the Dungeness River Center, our OPAS Leaders' Retreat, the BirdFest ’24 update and planning for ‘25, and Education upcoming previews.

Dee Renee Ericks
July 19, 2024

Protection Island Nest Box Check

Dee Renee Ericks
July 19, 2024
Protection Island Nest Box Check

On July 17th, Ken, Dow and Dee Renee caught a boat ride with USFW staff Adam and Mallory for a quick check of the 13 Purple Martin (PUMA) nest boxes on Protection Island. It was a beautiful morning with cool breezes on the water, and lingering clouds that made one wonder if dry lightening was in the forecast.

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