The Yakima Valley Audubon Society is people dedicated to the enjoyment and preservation of the natural world. Through birding, education, and conservation activities in our community, we raise awareness and promote the cause of global environmental protection.
Burrowing Owl Owlets, photo: Danielle Munzing
Red Crossbill, photo: Nadia Haq
Long-billed Curlew, photo: Ian Jackson
Ruddy Duck, Sweetwater Wetlands, Tucson, Arizona, photo: Mick Thompson
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NOVEMBER 2025
No meeting or program in November.
DECEMBER 2025
Thursday, December 4, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. December Holiday Potluck and Program. A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers. Speaker: author and wildlife photographer, Paul Bannick. Read more here.
JANUARY 2026
Saturday, January 3, 2026. Christmas Bird Count. Scott Downes, compiler. The Yakima Valley count circle covers the Yakima Valley from east of Moxee to West Valley, much of Selah and a little bit south of Union Gap. This count includes both walking and driving routes. Volunteers may join an established route leader or sign up to count birds at their feeders, if you live within the count circle. If you live in the count area and wish to count at your feeders, please email Scott. The CBC is always a ton of fun, as we typically see a lot of birds and spend the day in some great birding areas. What to bring: It can be cold, so be sure to bring plenty of layers as teams are outside for much of
the day! Make sure to also bring lunch, and a hot beverage is always nice, too. To Join: Volunteers wishing to join a route may email Scott at until December 15 and after that, please email Sarah Shippen to be assigned to a route.
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. January program. Understanding Bird Song with David Lukas.
Field Trips
Calliope Crier
Read about our upcoming Field Trips and activities, and all the ways you can get involved with the Yakima Valley Audubon Society.
Upcoming Program
Thursday, December 4, 7:00 – 8:30 pm. December Holiday Potluck and Program. A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers. Speaker: author and wildlife photographer, Paul Bannick. Read more here.
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Barrow’s Goldeneye, photo: Alex Kistler
American Avocet, photo: Alex Kistler
American Bittern, photo: Alex Kistler