Events

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The Marvel of the Snowy Owl

Issue: December 2025

Not a local bird but an enduring delight to local bird watchers.

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Talking Turkey

Issue: November 2025

The Wild Turkey, once nearly wiped out, has made a remarkable comeback across North America thanks to conservation efforts.

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Avian Royalty

Issue: October 2025

With tuxedoed males and intricately adorned females, the Rose-breasted Grosbeak dazzles birders with its regal plumage and melodious song.

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Broad Wings over the French Broad

Issue: September 2025

September offers great hawk watching opportunities.

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Four Cameras and a Hundred Birds

Issue: August 2025

Join the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society on August 4 for a captivating program showcasing stunning bird photographs and commentary by local photographers, all celebrating the beauty and diversity of our avian neighbors.

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On Wings Like Eagles

Issue: July 2025

Unimpeachably majestic, the Bald Eagle makes a triumphant return to the skies and waters of the Plateau.

The Purple Finch

Issue: May 2025

With its soaked-in-Hawaiian-Punch plumage, this seasonal resident stands out in our temperate
rainforest habitat.

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Crow vs Raven

Issue: April 2025

One says “Caw Caw” and the other “Nevermore.”

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Canaries in the Mine

Issue: Winter 2025

The Christmas Bird Count provides a detailed snapshot of the Plateau’s avian population, including surprising new arrivals.

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