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

  • Accessible Birding

    Our monthly accessible birding trips kick off 2024 with a trip to Lucky Peak State Park on May 4.

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  • Camas NWR

    Learn about the Camas National Wildlife Refuge in East Idaho on May 21 for the May Monthly Program.

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  • The World of Corvids Class

    John Rakestraw teaches this online class for all levels on April 25.

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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.

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Create a Bird-Friendly Yard
May 22
Create a Bird-Friendly Yard

Improve the bird habitat in your yard with plants and other features.

Member Camping Trip in Payette National Forest
Jun 1
Member Camping Trip in Payette National Forest

Explore the Payette National Forest with Golden Eagle Audubon on this 3-day, 2-night camping and birding trip.

Clark’s Nutcracker - Mary Miller Rumple

Member Camping Trip at Bull Trout Lake
Aug 7
Member Camping Trip at Bull Trout Lake

Explore the Boise National Forest with Golden Eagle Audubon on this 3-day, 2-night camping and birding trip.

 
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Idaho Young Birders Club: Spring Shorebird Survey
Apr 27
Field Trips
Idaho Young Birders Club: Spring Shorebird Survey
Field Trips

We’ll be visiting Black’s Creek Bird Reserve, Indian Creek Reservoir, Hubbard Reservoir, and Wilson Springs Ponds, and documenting the shorebirds at each location.

Field Trips
Spring Migration at Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Apr 27
Field Trips
Spring Migration at Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Field Trips

The Idaho Shakespeare Festival is located on the banks of Barber Pool and a great place to learn about migrating birds.

Field Trips
Spring Migrants Photo Walk
Apr 27
Field Trips
Spring Migrants Photo Walk
Field Trips

Look for spring migrants at Kathryn Albertson Park and work on bird photography with leader Ben Gundy.

Field Trips
Hulls Gulch Birding Trip
Apr 28
Field Trips
Hulls Gulch Birding Trip
Field Trips

We'll take a walk around Hulls Gulch to see what type of birds are in the area late April.

Field Trips
Introduction to Birding
Apr 29
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Introduction to Birding
class

Birding is fun for people of all ages and abilities. Learn the basics of bird identification in this class for beginners.

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Create a Bird-Friendly Yard
May 2
Classes and Workshops
Create a Bird-Friendly Yard
Classes and Workshops

You can protect birds by providing habitat in your yard or patio. Learn about plants, water features, and more in this class.

Classes and Workshops
Identifying Birds by Song Part 1
May 3
Classes and Workshops
Identifying Birds by Song Part 1
Classes and Workshops

Terry Rich teaches the basics of birdsong.

Classes and Workshops
Accessible Birding: Lucky Peak State Park
May 4
Field Trips
Accessible Birding: Lucky Peak State Park
Field Trips

Join Golden Eagle Audubon for spring birding at Lucky Peak State Park: Sandy Point and Discovery Units at the base of Lucky Peak Dam. We will meet at Sandy Point Park and make our way to Discovery Park, birding along the way.

Field Trips
Wednesday Birders: Avimor's Spring Valley Creek
May 8
Field Trips
Wednesday Birders: Avimor's Spring Valley Creek
Field Trips

Join Golden Eagle Audubon and the Wednesday Morning Birders for a walk along Avimor's Spring Valley Creek.

Field Trips
Pause, Look and Listen: Idaho Shakespeare Festival
May 11
Field Trips
Pause, Look and Listen: Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Field Trips

Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a different kind of birding experience. Our "Pause, Look & Listen" series incorporates a mindful birding approach to observing birds and being in nature.

Field Trips