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

  • Idaho's Ancient Bird

    Guest Blogger Sydney Meng introduces us to Idaho’s dinosaur, the Sandhill Crane, and explains their evolution. Photo by Linda Wentz.

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  • Banquet for the Birds

    Enjoy dinner, our famous silent auction, and a very special guest speaker, Christian Cooper.

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  • Insects in Decline

    Local entomologist Sierra Laverty will take us on a bug's-eye journey of threats that face insects in the 21st century. Feb. 18 at 6:30. Free.

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Upcoming Events

Featured
Sixty Years of Golden Eagle Research
Mar 18
Sixty Years of Golden Eagle Research

Long-time Golden Eagle researcher Michael Kochert will introduce us to this huge raptor and present research findings.

Banquet for the Birds
Apr 19
Banquet for the Birds

This special, fundraising event includes featured speaker, author, and Emmy award winner Christian Cooper, a book signing, bird and nature-inspired silent and live auctions, a raffle, dinner, happy hour, and the joy of being together to support our work.

Life on the Wing: Swallows, Swifts, and Nightjars
Apr 28
Life on the Wing: Swallows, Swifts, and Nightjars

John Rakestraw introduces us to Idaho’s aerial insectivores. Cliff Swallow by Ken Miracle

 
Featured
All About Bird Feeders
Feb 19
Classes and Workshops
All About Bird Feeders
Classes and Workshops

In this class, you will learn about the types of feeders and bird food. Ten common feeder birds will be introduced.

Classes and Workshops
Hulls Gulch Walk-About
Feb 20
Field Trips
Hulls Gulch Walk-About
Field Trips

Join the Golden Eagle Audubon as we explore the area of Hulls Gulch, looking for birds.

Field Trips
Winter Birding at Blacks Creek Reserve
Feb 22
Field Trips
Winter Birding at Blacks Creek Reserve
Field Trips

Join the Golden Eagle as we explore the area of Blacks Creek Bird Reserve to see what winter birds we can find.

Field Trips
Native Plant Grower Seed Pick Up
Feb 22
Volunteer
Native Plant Grower Seed Pick Up
Volunteer

Grow native plants at your home for habitat restoration.

Volunteer
Birds of Boise County
Feb 22
Classes and Workshops
Birds of Boise County
Classes and Workshops

Learn about bird migration and the birds that come to and thru Garden Valley.

Classes and Workshops
Wednesday Birders: Eagle Island State Park
Feb 26
Field Trips
Wednesday Birders: Eagle Island State Park
Field Trips

Join the Wednesday Birders at Eagle Island State Park for an easy-paced afternoon stroll to look for winter birds.

Field Trips
Bird Photography at Kathryn Albertson Park
Mar 1
Field Trips
Bird Photography at Kathryn Albertson Park
Field Trips

Join the Golden Eagle Audubon for a special outing to look for birds and work on our photography.

Field Trips
Birding in Barber Park
Mar 2
Field Trips
Birding in Barber Park
Field Trips

Join the Golden Eagle to explore the trails of Barber Park and to see what birds we can find.

Field Trips
Hummingbirds of the Treasure Valley Community Education Class
Mar 4
Classes and Workshops
Hummingbirds of the Treasure Valley Community Education Class
Classes and Workshops

Learn to identify Idaho’s hummingbirds and attract them to your yard. Photo by @life+wild

Classes and Workshops
Spring Migration! Waterfowl and Shorebirds
Mar 7
Spring Migration! Waterfowl and Shorebirds

Terry Rich will present a program on how to identify waterfowl and shorebirds that can be found around Boise.