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Inland Northwest Bird Watching group is working to bring together individuals who love and want to grow in their bird watching experiences, while building connections with others along the way. Look out for upcoming adventures across the Inland Northwest to connect in person!
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Class: Beginning Birding and Getting the Most From Merlin and EBird
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S Smith Rd, Cheney, WA 99004, USA, Cheney, WA, USThis is a class about how to use the popular electronic birding tools Merlin and eBird effectively and responsibly. Created by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, both play an increasingly prevalent role in the modern birding scene. eBird is a citizen science project designed to allow anyone to record and share their sightings to a broad audience online, while simultaneously providing scientific insight. Merlin uses the information provided by eBird to aid in both visual and auditory identification. Both tools can be very valuable tools for birding when used correctly.
This class will be a combination of classroom instruction and field time so you can start using your new skills right away.
Cost: Free for current members of Spokane Audubon Society / $20 for non-members
Class size: Limited to 12 participants and participants must be registered. Please register using this form. If you are having trouble registering please email conservation@spokaneaudubon.org
Indoor portion of class will be conducted at the educational center at Turnbull. Outdoor time will consist of walking short distances on flat, established trails.
Parking: free
Permits: none
Restroom access: Porta potties available
About your instructor: Will Merg has been birding using the tools provided by eBird for 7 years. Will has been lucky enough to bird some wonderful places like Costa Rica, Yucatán Mexico, south Texas, southeast Arizona, and all across the West. He has observed 741 species of birds. Will is heavily interested in nature and conservation, especially of birds, and hopes to pursue an education and career in such.2 attendees
Lake CDA Eagle Watching Cruise
115 South 2nd Street, 115 S 2nd St, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814, USA, Coeur d'Alene, ID, USJoin Spokane Audubon, Palouse Audubon and Coeur D’Alene Audubon Societies on this group eagle watching tour. Each winter, hundreds of American Bald Eagles migrate to Lake Coeur d’Alene, creating one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles. From December through January, these magnificent birds gather at the lake’s northern bays to feed on spawning salmon, offering visitors an unforgettable chance to see them in their natural habitat.
This 2-hour Eagle Watching Cruise will journey to scenic Wolf Lodge Bay, where the eagles soar, dive, and perch against a stunning winter backdrop. Enjoy this rare, up-close encounter with the wild—while staying warm and comfortable aboard one of Lake Coeur D’Alene’s cruise boats.
Buy tickets online with the link here:
$27.50 seniors
$29.00 adults
For a $5.00 discount per ticket, buy them from Marie Dymkofki, president of Palouse Audubon who is organizing this trip. Text her at (509) 595-1650.
Boarding Location is the Boardwalk Marina on the east backside of the Coeur D’Alene Resort. Please arrive about 11:30 AM. Warm beverages and refreshments are available for purchase on board.6 attendees
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