At our May 2 Backyard Birding program, Bob Boekelheide treated us to a fascinating look at “Bird Migration Stories,” highlighting the remarkable journeys of Neotropical migrants that return to Clallam County each spring.

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. 

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…

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…

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…

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.

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

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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

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 …