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Young Birders brings together youth between the ages of 8-18, who have an interest in birding and conservation. This group will plan on meeting for at least one field experience per month throughout 2026. Typically the location will be local wildlife areas that are easily accessible by the public for free. Seasoned birding guides from Vancouver Audubon will accompany the group and help with birding tips and identification. Binoculars will be supplied for free to all attendees needing them. There will also be several spotting scopes available to see birds up close, even when they are not.
Our initial meeting was on January 31, 2026 at Burnt Bridge Creek’s west entrance, the Steward Glen Trail. We were able to identify 31 January species of birds present. Our next walk was on February 28, 2026 at Beaver Park & Washougal River Greenway Trail where we discovered 34 species of birds cooperative enough to let us identify them by sight and by sound. In March our Young Birders group walked the species-rich trails of Steigerwald Lake NWR and were able to identify 57 species together. On April 18th we were able to see 34 species on our Burnt Bridge Creek Trail East walk and destroyed two dozen donuts!
On Saturday May 23rd we birded the WSU Vancouver Campus and identified 46 species of birds for our eBird combined checklist. Our highlight of the outing was all getting great looks at a Lazuli Bunting male (see photo by Isaac).
In June we Columbia Springs nature trails where we identified 25 bird species. Som Young Birders led a bird walk for Columbia Springs Nature Days.
Be sure to sign up for Young Birders, if you haven’t already done this, so your email information is available. Check your email for updates on the walk, especially if the weather is predicted to be uncooperative. Vancouver Audubon will supply binoculars for all participants needing them.
Plan ahead for walks and events:
Bird guiding @ Steigerwald Lake NWR (Saturday October 24th, 9:30am-12:00pm)
Join us at Steigerwald Lake NWR where we will be hosting a bird-guiding event with Friends of the Gorge. Birders of all levels are welcome, and binoculars will be provided. Email Ken Pitts (kenp@vancouveraudubon.org) or Isaac Lang (i.lang@vancouver.org) if you have any questions or are interested in volunteering.
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Bird Walk at Catherine Creek (Saturday November 14th, 7:00 – 11:00am) Carpool Meetup spot at 7:00 am: SteigerWald NWR
Join us at Catherine Creek where we will be birding east of the Gorge in search of grassland and dry-side specialists. Birders of all levels are welcome, and binoculars will be provided. (Note: We will meet 7:00 am at Steigerwald NWR to carpool) Email Isaac Lang (i.lang@vancouver.org) or Ken Pitts (kenp@vancouveraudubon.org) if you have any questions.
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Learn how to use eBird Zoom meeting (Not Scheduled, 6:30 – 7:30pm) – Open to requests. Email Isaac Lang (i.lang@vancouver.org) or Ken Pitts (kenp@vancouveraudubon.org) if you are interested.
Signup for this group is required