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

  • Dungeness River Nature Center 1943 West Hendrickson Road Sequim, WA, 98382 United States (map)

Female Anna’s Hummingbird on nest: Photo by Dow Lambert



Bird Nesting and the Great Backyard Bird Count

Presented by Bob Boekelheide & Ken Wiersema

Saturday, February 4, 2023; 10 AM to Noon

Rainshadow Hall at Dungeness River Nature Center

Suggested donation $5.00

Our OPAS Backyard Birding series continues on the first Saturday of February 2023 with Bird Nesting and the Great Backyard Bird Count, presented by Bob Boekelheide and Ken Wiersema. With spring just over the horizon, we offer this always popular class on bird nesting. Attendees will learn where, when, and how local bird species select and build nests and how nesting plays an integral part in pair bonding. We will show sample nests, and we will provide “how to” walkthrough encouragement for birdwatchers of every age and skill level who wish to participate in the upcoming Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) on February 17-20, 2023. We will also include instruction on using the eBird app for tallying the birds you report during GBBC.

Admission to each seminar is free. However, we suggest a donation of $5.00 per person to support our ongoing education and bird conservation programs. Please note that current COVID-19 health precautions as recommended by Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and Clallam County Public Health will be followed for the protection of our attendees and volunteer staff.

Earlier Event: January 18
OPAS Program: "OPAS Members Photo Night"
Later Event: February 8
Wednesday Bird Walk