SEQUIM, WA – With just weeks to go, Olympic BirdFest 2025 is set to take place April 10–13 across the North Olympic Peninsula. The annual festival, a highlight for birding enthusiasts and nature lovers, is nearly sold out, but a handful of program openings remain to take part in the premiere event.

The four-day festival features expert guided field trips, hands-on workshops, and educational presentations, offering opportunities to explore the diverse habitats of the region. While many events have already reached capacity, limited spots remain in select programs:

· Thursday, April 10: Owls of the Olympic Peninsula – A seminar led by Powell Jones on the nocturnal adaptations of the region’s owls.

· Friday, April 11: Bird Drawing Class – Artist Robert Amaral teaches techniques for sketching birds from the Dungeness River Nature Center’s extensive collection of mounts.

· Friday, April 11: Bays & Coasts of the Olympic Peninsula – A guided field trip exploring prime coastal birding areas from Sequim Bay to the Elwha River.

· Saturday, April 12: Backyard Feeder Tour – A look at how local properties successfully attract and support birds.

· Saturday, April 12: Keith’s Frame of Mind Wildlife Photography Workshop – A full-day workshop with esteemed photographer Keith Ross.

· Sunday, April 13: Birding Sequim Bay & John Wayne Marina – A morning field trip focused on seabirds, ducks, and alcids.

· Sunday, April 13: Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue Meet & Greet – A chance to meet ambassador raptors and learn about bird rehabilitation efforts (free for kids).

Olympic BirdFest draws birders from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, celebrating the region’s spectacular resident and migratory birds while giving participants the chance to explore the region’s rich landscape diversity. For more information and to secure one of the remaining spots, visit OlympicBirdFest.org.

About the Olympic BirdFest:

The Olympic BirdFest is an annual celebration of the rich birding opportunities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Co-sponsored by the Dungeness River Nature Center, the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society, and the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, the festival offers participants the chance to explore diverse habitats and observe a wide variety of bird species. All proceeds support the educational programs of the Dungeness River Nature Center.

About the Dungeness River Nature Center:

The River Center’s mission is to inspire understanding, respect, and stewardship of our natural and cultural resources.