Events
Birding is for everyone!
Coeur d’Alene Audubon is committed to making birding accessible, welcoming, and safe for all people. In addition to providing cost-free opportunities to explore nature through regular field trips, beginning birding classes, and educational programming, we support accessibility and safety by providing detailed information about field trips. Our membership dues are intentionally kept low, and our conservation work is powered entirely by volunteers. This approach helps ensure that membership and support for our mission remain accessible to as many people as possible. Birders value diversity and all are welcome here.
You do not have to be a member to attend a field trip or chapter meeting/presentation (multi-day field trips do require membership).
Dress for the weather and ground conditions; bring plenty of water and snacks.
Bring binoculars if you have them; if not, our chapter donates and maintains two birding backpacks at the Coeur d’Alene Library available for check-out.
Contact us if you would like more details on an event to determine its physical suitability.
Our field trips are primarily suitable for ages 10 or older unless noted otherwise.
Please leave dogs at home; we practice the birding code of ethics to enhance the birding experience for all.
Bobolink Citizen Science Project
Club members are invited to participate in this citizen science opportunity.
Little Spokane River Painted Rocks Area Field Trip
Join us for this day trip to Little Spokane River Painted Rocks Area.
Beginning Birding (Class 1 of 3)
This six-hour course, presented over 3 consecutive Saturdays, will introduce participants to recreational birding or bird watching. Learn how to identify bird groups and individual species, tools and resources to support bird identification and how to become involved in birding.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us as we count the Mica Bay bird population. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene; our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Beginning Birding (Class 2 of 3)
This six-hour course, presented over 3 consecutive Saturdays, will introduce participants to recreational birding or bird watching. Learn how to identify bird groups and individual species, tools and resources to support bird identification and how to become involved in birding.
Beginning Birding (Class 3 of 3)
This six-hour course, presented over 3 consecutive Saturdays, will introduce participants to recreational birding or bird watching. Learn how to identify bird groups and individual species, tools and resources to support bird identification and how to become involved in birding.
Saltese Flats Wetlands Student Field Trip
Join the new birders who’ve completed Beginning Birding classes for a morning of birding at the Saltese Flats Wetland.
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Multi-Day Trip
Save the date! Malheur is a great place to bird.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us as we count the Mica Bay bird population. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene; our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Chain Lakes Day Trip
The Chain Lakes is a club favorite—brimming with birding activity at this time of year. You won’t want to miss this one!
Breakfast and Birding at Carder Farm
Join us at beautiful Carder Farm for this special gathering.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us as we count the Mica Bay bird population. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene; our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Year-End Potluck
Join us for this year-end social as we cap off a terrific 36th season!
Bike and Bird the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes Medimont
Join us at the Medimont Trailhead for Bike and Bird!
Mica Bay Survey
Join us as we count the Mica Bay bird population. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene; our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us as we count the Mica Bay bird population. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene; our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us as we count the Mica Bay bird population. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene; our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us as we count the Mica Bay bird population. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene; our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us as we count the Mica Bay bird population. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene; our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us as we count the Mica Bay bird population. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene; our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us as we count the Mica Bay bird population. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene; our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Bellingham Field Trip
Join us for this multi-day trip to search along the Washington Coast for migrating birds.
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Citizen scientists take note—join Coeur d’Alene Audubon for the Great Backyard Bird Count!
Mica Bay Survey
Join us as we count the Mica Bay bird population. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene; our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Davenport Field Trip
Join us on this chilly day to search for birds in and around Davenport, WA.
NIC Loop and Higgens Point
We will set out to look for birds along Lake Coeur d’Alene and the mouth of the Spokane River, locally called the NIC Loop because of the proximity to North Idaho College.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us as we count the Mica Bay bird population. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene; our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Christmas Bird Count 2025
Today is the annual Coeur d’Alene Christmas Bird Count (CBC)!
Eagle Watch 2025
Join Audubon members at Higgens Point to watch and learn about Bald Eagles. Spotting scopes with stepping stools for young viewers and binoculars will be available. Don’t miss this incredible Inland Northwest yearly phenomenon!
Mica Bay Survey
Join us as we count the Mica Bay bird population. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene; our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Eagle Watch 2025
Join Audubon members at Higgens Point to watch and learn about Bald Eagles. Spotting scopes with stepping stools for young viewers and binoculars will be available. Don’t miss this incredible Inland Northwest yearly phenomenon!
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Please join us! You do not have to be a member to attend the chapter meeting.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us as we count the Mica Bay bird population. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene; our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Saltese Wetlands Field Trip
Join us for this half-day field trip to Saltese Uplands led by our favorite birder, Ted Smith.
Sign Dedication for Kris Buchler
Our chapter gathers to dedicate educational conservation signage to a beloved member.
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Join us for an in-person presentation with Sharon Bosley, Executive Director of the Basin Environmental Improvement Project Commission (BEIPC).
Mica Bay Survey
Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Highway Clean-up Fall 2025
Join us for our semi-annual highway cleanup along the Mica Bay stretch of I-95.
Montana Owl Research Institute 2025
Members can join us for a multi-day trip to observe the capture and banding of saw-whet owls with the Montana Owl Research Institute.
Mica Bay Survey
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE!! Our Mica Bay Survey has a different date this month. Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Join us in-person for a virtual presentation with Joanna Eckles, Bird City Network Coordinator
Mica Bay Survey
Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Mica Bay Survey
Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Bike and Bird the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes Medimont
Join us at the Medimont Trailhead for Bike and Bird!
Blue Creek Trail and Mineral Creek
Today’s birding adventure takes us to the Blue Creek Trail!