Monthly Programs

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Next General Meeting Program: Thursday, April 10, 2025

Our monthly programs feature a guest speaker presenting a subject of interest to those who love birds. We have nine programs a year, with no program in July, August and December, on the second Thursday of the month, and they are free and open to the public. Drop by and enjoy the company as we all learn something new from our featured guest. See our Calendar or Events List for upcoming programs.

The Mystery of Owls with Izzy Edwards, Thursday April 10

Have you ever been curious about owls? If you would like to learn more about these mysterious nocturnal birds, please attend the general program meeting of the Whidbey Audubon Society on Thursday, April 10. We will be doing a deep dive into owl photography and life history with Izzy Edwards. Follow along as Izzy shares her experiences of how she began her photographic/naturalist journey and what led her to become immersed in the world of owls. 

Isabelle (Izzy) Edwards is a 22-year-old nature photographer based in Longbranch/Alki, Washington. Izzy has been passionate about wildlife her whole life and she is especially drawn to owls. She has devoted the past seven years to locating, observing and photo-documenting owls and has become an accomplished owl photographer. She has participated in various field conservation opportunities including the Global Owl Project on Burrowing Owls in northern Oregon. She teaches about the life history of owls at schools and organizations throughout the country. ⁣

The event is free and open to the public. It is at the Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander Street.  Doors open at 7 p.m. for socializing and refreshments, followed by a short business meeting at 7:15. The program begins at 7:30. Volunteers welcome to help set up and bring refreshments.

Watch our most recent program here

Connie is a master birder, a former board member of Birds Connect Seattle (formerly Seattle Audubon Society), a current member of the Conservation Committee, the chair of BCS’s Publications Committee, an environmental educator and the author of four books about nature that focus on the Union Bay Natural Area at the Center for Urban Horticulture.

Learn about our previous programs in the gallery below! Hover over the poster image for a description. There is often a recording of the program available.