Female and male Purple Martin at Morse Creek nest box. Photo by Dee Renee Ericks

“Bird Nesting and the Great Backyard Bird Count”
Presented by Bob Boekelheide & Ken Wiersema
Saturday, February 3, 2024 @ 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 on the logistics of the upcoming Great Backyard Bird Count. With spring just over the horizon, presenters Bob Boekelheide and Ken Wiersema will offer this always popular, informative class. Attendees will learn where and how local bird species select and build nests and how nesting plays an integral part in pair-bonding. 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. We will end with a “how to” walk-through for birdwatchers of every age and skill level who wish to participate in the upcoming Great Backyard Bird Count on February 16-19, 2024.

Admission to the seminar is free. However, a donation of $5.00 per person is suggested 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.