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

  • 2024 Volunteer Appreciation

    More than 400 people volunteered in 2024. Learn about the people who’ve received special acknowledgement.

    Volunteer Recognition

  • Winter Bird Challenge

    28 people are participating in the Winter Bird Challenge. Follow along with the weekly results.

    Winter Bird Challenge Blog

  • Hope Is The Thing With Feathers

    Prizewinning poet and nature writer Christopher Cokinos tells the story of of six extinct bird species.

    Learn More and Register

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.

Featured
Hope Is The Thing With Feathers
Jan 21
Hope Is The Thing With Feathers

Award-winning author Christopher Cokinos will share stories from his book, Hope Is The Thing With Feathers: A Personal Chronicle of Vanished Birds, for this special monthly program.

Extinct Carolina Parakeet etching

 
Featured
Firld Trip to Ted Trueblood, C J Strike and Bruneau Dunes
Jan 18
Field Trips
Firld Trip to Ted Trueblood, C J Strike and Bruneau Dunes
Field Trips

Come join the Golden Eagle Audubon Society on a classic caravanning field trip. We will explore Ted Trueblood WMA, then make a few stops at CJ Strike Reservoir before going to Bruneau Dunes State Park.

Field Trips
Winter Bird Challenge: Discovery Park and Sandy Point
Jan 18
Field Trips
Winter Bird Challenge: Discovery Park and Sandy Point
Field Trips

We will be exploring Discovery Park and Sandy Point State Park. We will walk around the park looking for wintering songbirds in the trees and raptors on the cliffs across the road. Open to WBC registrants only.

Field Trips
Beginner Bird Walk: Bethine Church River Trail
Jan 19
Field Trips
Beginner Bird Walk: Bethine Church River Trail
Field Trips

Join Golden Eagle Audubon for our monthly beginner and family-friendly bird walk along the Bethine Church River Trail.

Field Trips
Hope Is The Thing With Feathers
Jan 21
Classes and Workshops
Hope Is The Thing With Feathers
Classes and Workshops

Award-winning author Christopher Cokinos will share stories from his book, Hope Is The Thing With Feathers: A Personal Chronicle of Vanished Birds, for this special monthly program.

Extinct Carolina Parakeet etching

Classes and Workshops
Wednesday Birders: Canyon Hill Cemetery
Jan 22
Field Trips
Wednesday Birders: Canyon Hill Cemetery
Field Trips

Join the Wednesday Birders at Canyon Hill Cemetery for an easy-paced afternoon stroll to look for winter birds.

Field Trips
Winter Bird Challenge: Ted Trueblood and CJ Strike
Jan 25
Field Trips
Winter Bird Challenge: Ted Trueblood and CJ Strike
Field Trips

We will wind up the 2025 Winter Bird Challenge with a classic caravanning field trip sure to add a few birds to your list. Open to WBC registrants only.

Field Trips
Native Plant Grower Seed Pick Up
Jan 25
Volunteer
Native Plant Grower Seed Pick Up
Volunteer

Grow native plants at your home for habitat restoration.

Volunteer
Winter Ducks of the Treasure Valley Community Education Class
Jan 27
Classes and Workshops
Winter Ducks of the Treasure Valley Community Education Class
Classes and Workshops

Learn tips and strategies for finding winter ducks throughout the Treasure Valley and identifying them by sight and sound.

Classes and Workshops
Hyatt Reserve Walk Around
Jan 30
Field Trips
Hyatt Reserve Walk Around
Field Trips

Join the Golden Eagle Audubon as we wander Hyatt Reserve in search of birds.


Field Trips
Birding at Avimor: Spring Valley Creek
Feb 1
Field Trips
Birding at Avimor: Spring Valley Creek
Field Trips

Join Golden Eagle Audubon for a slow-paced walk along Avimor's Spring Valley Creek to watch the birds of the area

Field Trips