Golden Eagle Audubon Society

 
 

Anna’s Hummingbird. Photo by Mick Thompson.

Dedicated to building an understanding, appreciation, and respect for the natural world in order to conserve and restore natural ecosystems for birds and other wildlife.

We are Southwest Idaho’s chapter of the National Audubon Society

  • The Wild Turkey

    Terry Rich introduces us to the North American wild turkey that you might just see in your neighborhood.

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  • Tips for Quick ID

    Get tips on quickly getting the information you need to identify a mystery bird. Photo by Ken Miracle

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  • Christmas Bird Count Dec. 21

    Registration is open for the Boise Christmas Bird Count. Join in.

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Upcoming Events

Join us for monthly programs, field trips, and more! Field trip group size is limited to provide a quality experience for all. Please register in advance.

Featured
What Bird Is That? Tips for Bird ID In the Field
Dec 5
What Bird Is That? Tips for Bird ID In the Field

John Rakestraw provides tips on what to quickly look for when you see a new bird.

Hooded Warbler by Ken Miracle

Boise Christmas Bird Count
Dec 21
Boise Christmas Bird Count

There’s a place for all birders in the Boise Christmas Bird Count on December 21.

White-crowned Sparrow by Ken Miracle

Hope Is The Thing With Feathers
Jan 21
Hope Is The Thing With Feathers

Award-winning author Christopher Cokinos will share stories from his book, Hope Is The Thing With Feathers: A Personal Chronicle of Vanished Birds, for this special monthly program.

Extinct Carolina Parakeet etching

 
Featured
Black Friday Birding at Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve
Nov 29
Field Trips
Black Friday Birding at Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve
Field Trips

This Black Friday, #OptOutside and join Golden Eagle Audubon for a pleasant walk around Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve.

Field Trips
What Bird Is That? Tips for Bird ID In the Field
Dec 5
Classes and Workshops
What Bird Is That? Tips for Bird ID In the Field
Classes and Workshops

John Rakestraw provides tips on what to quickly look for when you see a new bird.

Hooded Warbler by Ken Miracle

Classes and Workshops
Birds that Winter in the Boise Area but Don’t Visit Feeders
Dec 6
Classes and Workshops
Birds that Winter in the Boise Area but Don’t Visit Feeders
Classes and Workshops

Terry Rich speaks about cool birds that don’t visit your winter feeders.

Burrowing Owls by Ken Miracle

Classes and Workshops
Field Trip to Ted Trueblood, CJ Strike and Bruneau Dunes
Dec 7
Field Trips
Field Trip to Ted Trueblood, CJ Strike and Bruneau Dunes
Field Trips

Come join the Golden Eagle Audubon Society on a classic caravanning field trip. We will explore Ted Trueblood WMA, then make a few stops at CJ Strike Reservoir before going to Bruneau Dunes State Park.

Field Trips
Winter Birding at Kathryn Albertson Park
Dec 8
Field Trips
Winter Birding at Kathryn Albertson Park
Field Trips

We will be exploring Kathryn Albertson Park on this birding outing. There is a variety of wildlife that can be found in the park, including a number of bird species.

Field Trips
Birding at Kathryn Albertson Park
Dec 12
Field Trips
Birding at Kathryn Albertson Park
Field Trips

We will spend this morning at Kathryn Albertson Park, a great place to bird at all times of year.

Field Trips
Nampa Christmas Bird Count
Dec 14
Volunteer
Nampa Christmas Bird Count
Volunteer

The long-running Nampa Christmas Bird Count is on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Black-capped Chickadee by Ken Miracle

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Garden Valley Christmas Bird Count
Dec 18
Volunteer
Garden Valley Christmas Bird Count
Volunteer

Count birds in Garden Valley and Crouch for the Christmas Bird Count on December 18.

House Finch by Louisa Evers

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Boise Christmas Bird Count
Dec 21
Volunteer
Boise Christmas Bird Count
Volunteer

There’s a place for all birders in the Boise Christmas Bird Count on December 21.

White-crowned Sparrow by Ken Miracle

Volunteer
Bruneau Christmas Bird Count
Dec 28
Volunteer
Bruneau Christmas Bird Count
Volunteer

A wide diversity of birds are found during the Bruneau Christmas Bird Count. Join the count on Dec. 28

Burrowing Owl by Ken Miracle

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