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Events
Owl Research Institute 2025
We are exploring interest in a field trip to the Owl Research Institute in Montana in 2025. If you are interested in participating, please email tshaffer@uidaho.edu to express your interest. Your feedback will help us assess the level of engagement for this opportunity.
Birding from Reardan to Davenport, WA
Join us along a favorite birding route from Reardan to Davenport in search of raptors, waterfowl and owls.
Mica Bay Survey
Help Coeur d’Alene Audubon count the bird population in the Mica Bay area. Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us for the Mica Bay Survey. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene and during this event, we count the bird population. Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Monthly Chapter Meeting
We reconvene after a winter weather break for the months of January and February. We are excited to welcome Cam Heusser and Ben Luukkonen, who will present a joint presentation on the Coeur d’Alene Tribe's work on the eagle aviary.
Othello Sandhill Crane Festival
Join us for a multi-day trip to the Sandhill Crane Festival in Othello, WA.
Mica Bay Survey
Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Join Wildlife Biologist Carrie Hugo for a presentation about Idaho's longest distance songbird migrant and how you can get involved as a citizen scientist!
Slavin Conservation Area
Hike the Slavin Conservation and Rosa Butte area with Coeur d’Alene birders!
Audubon Lake Wildlife Recreation Area
Our club heads to Reardan, WA to the Audubon Lake WRA!
Creston Valley Bird Festival
Travel to Creston, BC for the Creston Valley Bird Festival!
Mica Bay Survey
Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Join us for our chapter meeting and share any exciting sightings you’ve had since we last gathered.
Carder Farm Potluck Breakfast and Birding
Join us for a breakfast potluck and birding at Carder Farm!
Mica Bay Survey
Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Cougar Bay Hike
Join Coeur d’Alene Audubon at Cougar Bay Preserve. The trail will be undulating with elevation changes and some steep hills.
Park at the trailhead where we will meet prior to getting started.
Bring a walking stick and water.
Event leaders: Wes Hanson and Theresa Shaffer
RSVP to Event Coordinator Theresa Shaffer at tshaffer@uidaho.edu.
Bike and Bird the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes Medimont
Join us at the Medimont Trailhead for Bike and Bird!
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.
Picnic and Birding at Blackwell Island
Brown bag picnic and bird with the Coeur d’Alene Audubon at Blackwell Island!
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.
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 for the Mica Bay Survey. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene and during this event, we count the bird population. Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Eagle Watch
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!
Eagle Watch
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!
Eagle Watch
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
Join us for the annual cookie exchange and scheduling for our club’s Christmas Bird Count.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us for the Mica Bay Survey. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene and during this event, we count the bird population. Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Winter Eagles: Guardians of the Skies
Delve into the fascinating world of eagles to discover the rich ecology, natural history, migratory patterns, and their behaviors and roles in our local ecosystem.
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Join us for a video presentation by renowned entomologist, ecologist, and best-selling author Doug Tallamy.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us for the Mica Bay Survey. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene and during this event, we count the bird population. Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Student Field Trip to Saltese Flats Wetland
Join students from last week’s Beginning Birding class for a morning of birding at the Saltese Flats Wetland.
Birder Author Speaking Engagement
Visit our local bookstore to meet Sneed B. Collard III, a birder and author!
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.
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 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.
Montana Owl Research Institute
Join us for the capture and banding of saw-whet owls with the Montana Owl Research Institute.
Monthly Chapter Meeting
This meeting precedes our field trip next week to Polson for the banding of saw-whet owls-the excitement is palpable!
Mica Bay Survey
Join us for the Mica Bay Survey. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene and during this event, we count the bird population. Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Field Trip to Saltese Flats Wetland
Join us for a morning of birding at the Saltese Flats Wetland.
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Join us for the first meeting of our 35th year and learn how to make your garden more bird and pollinator friendly.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us for the Mica Bay Survey. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene and during this event, we count the bird population. Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us for the Mica Bay Survey. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene and during this event, we count the bird population. Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us for the Mica Bay Survey. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene and during this event, we count the bird population. Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Please join us for our chapter meeting. You do not have to be a member to attend!
Mica Bay Survey
Join us for the Mica Bay Survey. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene and during this event, we count the bird population. Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
Osprey Walk
Join David Taylor from the Friends of Tubbs Hill on an Osprey Walk as part of Coeur d’Alene Library’s Spring Walking Adventures program.
Kootenai Environmental Alliance Green Summit
Join Coeur d’Alene Audubon in supporting Kootenai Environmental Alliance at the 1st Annual Green Summit.
Monthly Chapter Meeting
Our May meeting will feature the team that is doing a study in the Chain Lakes to determine heavy metal loading in wood ducks and other waterfowl.
Mica Bay Survey
Join us for the Mica Bay Survey. Mica Bay is located 7 miles south of Coeur d’Alene and during this event, we count the bird population. Our club’s consistent monitoring of this area contributes to birding data in our region.
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Overnight to Montana to see Loons at Seely Lake and visit the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge.
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Look for exciting collaborations for this event on the second Saturday in May 2025!
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Idaho State Parks has invited us to lecture in 2025 on the state bird and learn more about this conservation project at Farragut State Park.
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Let us know!
You do not have to be a member to join an event.
We will serve as your personal birding guides for the day.
All that is required is your interest in birds and a love of the outdoors.
Dress in layers, wear footwear for varied terrain and bring plenty of water and snacks.
Bring binoculars if you happen to have them.
Contact us if you would like more details on an event to determine its physical suitability.