Backyard Birding series launches with ‘Winter Birds’ seminar
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society’s Backyard Birding series is ready to take flight this fall.
Backyard Birding launches a new, 10-part series with the return of guest speaker Christie Lassen, from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Dungeness River Nature Center, 1943 W. Hendrickson Road.
In “Winter Birds: Feeding & Watering — Methods & Equipment,” Lassen will discuss general bird feeding methods — including the latest on types of feeders and various foods formulated to attract specific birds while promoting thriving bird populations and discouraging unwelcome mammals.
October is not too early to prepare for the special winter needs of the Anna’s Hummingbird and other species that make the Pacific Northwest a year-long home, series organziers say. Lassen, co-owner of Wild Birds Unlimited, will highlight some selected products from her business that will be available for purchase at the program’s end.
Admission to each seminar is free. However, organizers suggest a donation of $5 per person to support ongoing Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society’s education and conservation programs. Note: current Covid-19 safety precautions as recommended by Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and Clallam County Public Health will be followed for the protection of attendees and volunteer staff.
