Composite photo by Ken Wiersema with photos by Dow Lambert and Dee Renee Ericks
“Bird Nesting and the Great Backyard Bird Count”
Presented by Bob Boekelheide & Ken Wiersema
Saturday, February 1, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rainshadow Hall at Dungeness River Nature Center
Suggested donation: $5
Our OPAS Backyard Birding series continues in February with a focus on bird nesting habits as well as preparation for the upcoming Great Backyard Bird Count. With spring just over the horizon, presenters Bob Boekelheide and Ken Wiersema will offer this always popular, informative program. Attendees will learn where and how local bird species select sites and build nests, how pair bonding plays an integral part in nesting, and how differing species share parenting responsibilities.
In addition, the class will offer a primer on the use of the eBird application—an important tool for birders to report their bird sightings to fellow birdwatchers and the National bird data networks.
We’ll also show a preview of the Nest Box Building Class scheduled for 22 February. We will end with a “how to” walk-through for birdwatchers of every age and skill level, who we encourage to participate in the upcoming Great Backyard Bird Count on February 14-17, 2025.
Admission to the seminar is free. However, we offer attendees the opportunity to donate $5.00 per person to support our ongoing education and bird conservation programs. Please note that current COVID-19 health precautions recommended by Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and Clallam County Public Health are for the protection of our attendees and volunteer staff.