Date: 10/19/25 9:25 pm From: Vicki King via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] WOS Monthly Meeting, November 3, 2025: (on-line only)
The Washington Ornithological Society (WOS) is pleased to announce our next Monthly Meeting: on Monday, November 3, Ashley Martens will present "Birds of Washington's Old Growth Forests.” All forest stages have an important ecological role to play. The old-growth stage of a forest is especially important because of its unique make-up, including trees with hollow cavities and other features critical to bird populations. Multiple canopy layers and berry-producing plants are beneficial for many bird species, providing food and shelter.
Ashley Martens, is the Intermountain West Regional Manager of the Old-Growth Forest Network (https://www.oldgrowthforest.net/). Her organization seeks to identify and preserve remnant old growth forests in all US counties through partnerships with private, tribal, state and federal entities. Her educational and experiential background in ecology, wildlife biology, education, restoration and mindfulness primed her perfectly for work with the Old-Growth Forest Network. She will discuss the types of old growth forests found in Washington State and key bird species found in them.
This meeting will be conducted virtually, via Zoom (no in-person attendance). Sign-in will begin at 7:15 pm, and the meeting commences at 7:30 pm. Please go to the WOS Monthly Meetings page: https://wos.org/monthly-meetings/for instructions on participation and to get the Zoom link.
When joining the meeting, we ask that you mute your device and make certain that your camera is turned off.
This meeting is open to all as WOS invites everyone in the wider birding community to attend. Thanks to the generosity of our presenters, recordings of past programs are available at the following link to the WOS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@washingtonornithologicalso7839/videos
If you are not yet a member of WOS, we hope you will consider becoming one at https://wos.org
Date: 10/19/25 8:30 am From: Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Red-throated Loon continues - Lake Coeur d'Alene
The RED-THROATED LOON at Wolf Lodge Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene (Kootenai Co., ID) was still around late yesterday afternoon (Sat., 18 Oct'25). This time it was just off the Mineral Ridge Boat Launch and close in for great views. Just wanted to drop this update in case you wanted to chase and hadn't had the chance yet. Good luck if you try.
Date: 10/15/25 3:01 pm From: Charles Swift via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: Re: [inland-NW-birders] White-throated Sparrows-Hayden, ID
Thanks for the update Doug. Similar situation here on the eastern Palouse with a big push of October migrants in the past few days including multiple White-throated Sparrows, Hermit Thrushes, kinglets, and Yellow-rumped Warblers among others (the U. of Idaho Arboretum has finally picked up). Also a late Townsend's Warbler, multiple Orange-crowned Warblers, and good numbers of Pine Siskins and Evening Grosbeaks being reported just to our east in mountains. It's probably been the best surge of migrants all fall with September being quite dull here for migrants (perhaps the worst September for migrating passerines I've experienced in 20+ years in Moscow). There are still a fairly limited number of waterfowl locally though several White-winged Scoters were reported from Mann Lake over the weekend and there are now several Lesser Black-backed Gulls in the LC Valley along with a surge of American Herring Gulls the past week or so.
On Wed, Oct 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders < <inland-nw-birders...> wrote:
> Just a reminder that stuff is still moving in and through the region, so > keep your eyes open. Yesterday (Tues., 14 Oct.'25) we had a couple (2) of > young WHITE-THROATED SPARROWs show up at our place in Hayden, ID (Kootenai > Co.). They remained this morning and if history is any indication they may > stick around for a while, so if you'd like to try for them, please let me > know separately. > > Another indication that we aren't done yet with passerine migration is that > we had two (2) immature TOWNSEND'S WARBLERs travelling with a pack of > kinglets in our yard on Monday (13 Oct'25)! Fun part about these late > warblers is this is when the really weird stuff can show, so keep an eye on > those mixed flocks moving through, you never know! > > Good Birding, > > Doug > > _______________________________________________ > Inland-nw-birders mailing list > send email to: <Inland-nw-birders...> > manage subscription: > https://mailmanlists.us/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders > _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list send email to: <Inland-nw-birders...> manage subscription: https://mailmanlists.us/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders
Date: 10/15/25 12:48 pm From: Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] White-throated Sparrows-Hayden, ID
Just a reminder that stuff is still moving in and through the region, so keep your eyes open. Yesterday (Tues., 14 Oct.'25) we had a couple (2) of young WHITE-THROATED SPARROWs show up at our place in Hayden, ID (Kootenai Co.). They remained this morning and if history is any indication they may stick around for a while, so if you'd like to try for them, please let me know separately.
Another indication that we aren't done yet with passerine migration is that we had two (2) immature TOWNSEND'S WARBLERs travelling with a pack of kinglets in our yard on Monday (13 Oct'25)! Fun part about these late warblers is this is when the really weird stuff can show, so keep an eye on those mixed flocks moving through, you never know!
Date: 10/6/25 7:07 pm From: Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Red-throated Loon-Wolf Lodge, Lake CdA, ID
Swung by Wolf Lodge Bay on the northeastern end of Lake Coeur d'Alene (Kootenai Co., ID) late this afternoon (Mon., 6 Oct'25) after walking the dogs. Was interested in a raft of gulls seen earlier out on the lake, but as luck would have it turned up a nice 1st year RED-THROATED LOON at the mouth of the bay across from the Blue Creek bridge on I-90! There were also a couple of COMMON LOONs further up Wolf Lodge Bay, plus another one in Blue Creek Bay proper. If you would like more details, please let me know separately.
Date: 10/5/25 6:18 am From: Terry Lane via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Owl
Spotted a Great Grey Owl yesterday 10/4 on a sign post south of Grangeville, ID in Nez Perce forest. 10 minutes prior to that an American Marten came out to shoulder of rd. Lucky morning. Terry Lane Grangeville Idaho Idaho County _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list send email to: <Inland-nw-birders...> manage subscription: https://mailmanlists.us/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders
Date: 10/3/25 9:59 am From: Toby Steward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Can anyone identify this hummingbird?
Took this video this morning. If you zoom in, can anyone identify this hummingbird?
Date: 10/1/25 7:57 pm From: Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Great Egret - Hayden Lake, ID
Dropped into Sportsman Park on the north end of Hayden Lake (Kootenai Co., ID) this afternoon (Weds., 1 Oct.'25) to see if any late shorebirds may have shown up on the mudflats where Hayden Creek enters the lake. Nothing more than a KILLDEER and a GREATER YELLOWLEGS, but did have a GREAT EGRET which is still hanging around, a very good bird in the county with only a handful of previous records. There have been up to three (3) egrets reported at this spot since mid-September; I last stopped here a little over a week ago and had one then. Given the amount of time it's been there, guessing it has found plenty of eats so may be repeatable for some time. If you have any questions or would like more specific directions, please let me know separately.
Date: 10/1/25 1:24 pm From: Vicki King via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] WOS Monthly Meeting, October 6, 2025: (on-line only)
The Washington Ornithological Society (WOS) is pleased to announce our new season of Monthly Meetings, which commence on Monday, Oct 6 when Kersti Muul will present, "When Science Meets Serendipity."
Is our fascination and engagement with wildlife fueled more by familiarity with the individual or the entire species? How about both? Our opening Monthly Meeting of the season explores how one determined wildlife field biologist and a single Bald Eagle's uniqueness brought a community together, solved a mystery and ultimately brought the eagle back home. It's a compelling case for the power of curiosity, community and hope, especially meaningful during these challenging times.
Kersti Muul is a wildlife field biologist, urban conservation specialist and science educator whose work focuses on the intersection of wildlife and urban environments. She is a frequent contributor to local and national media and her efforts centers on the impacts of human activity on natural spaces and biodiversity. She also works to empower and educate the community through outreach, monitoring, photography and community science projects. Kersti is the founder of Salish Wildlife Watch - dedicated to promoting responsible recreation, diversity and free access to awe in the outdoors.
This meeting will be conducted virtually, via Zoom (no in-person attendance). Sign-in will begin at 7:15 pm, and the meeting commences at 7:30 pm. Please go to the WOS Monthly Meetings page: https://wos.org/monthly-meetings/ for instructions on participation and to get the Zoom link.
When joining the meeting, we ask that you mute your device and make certain that your camera is turned off.
This meeting is open to all as WOS invites everyone in the wider birding community to attend. Thanks to the generosity of our presenters, recordings of past programs are available at the following link to the WOS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@washingtonornithologicalso7839/videos
If you are not yet a member of WOS, we hope you will consider becoming one at https://wos.org
Date: 9/21/25 11:26 am From: Vicki King via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] WOS Monthly Meeting, October 6, 2025: (on-line only)
Ah, the autumn solstice is upon us, and with it comes the new season of WOS Monthly Meetings. The Washington Ornithological Society (WOS) is pleased to announce our next Monthly Meeting: on Monday, Oct 6, Kersti Muul will present, "When Science Meets Serendipity"
Is our fascination and engagement with wildlife fueled more by familiarity with the individual or the entire species? How about both? Our opening Monthly Meeting of the season explores how one determined wildlife field biologist and a single Bald Eagle's uniqueness brought a community together, solved a mystery and ultimately brought the eagle back home. It's a compelling case for the power of curiosity, community and hope, especially meaningful during these challenging times.
Kersti Muul is a wildlife field biologist, urban conservation specialist and science educator whose work focuses on the intersection of wildlife and urban environments. She is a frequent contributor to local and national media and centers on the impacts of human activity on natural spaces and biodiversity. She also works to empower and educate the community through outreach, monitoring, photography and community science projects. Kersti is the founder of Salish Wildlife Watch - dedicated to promoting responsible recreation, diversity and free access to awe in the outdoors.
This meeting will be conducted virtually, via Zoom (no in-person attendance). Sign-in will begin at 7:15 pm, and the meeting commences at 7:30 pm. Please go to the WOS Monthly Meetings page: https://wos.org/monthly-meetings/ for instructions on participation and to get the Zoom link.
When joining the meeting, we ask that you mute your device and make certain that your camera is turned off.
This meeting is open to all as WOS invites everyone in the wider birding community to attend. Thanks to the generosity of our presenters, recordings of past programs are available at the following link to the WOS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@washingtonornithologicalso7839/videos
If you are not yet a member of WOS, we hope you will consider becoming one at https://wos.org
