Event Overview:

April at Morse Wildlife Preserve will be buzzing with migratory birds returning to feast on the  wetland insects and nest among the 300-year-old Garry oaks. Eileen Lambert is an educator, naturalist and skilled birder. She will engage all our senses to better understand bird behavior and habitats. 

Sight: Learn how to identify birds by their plumage, silhouettes, and flight patterns.
Sound: Sharpen your ear for bird calls and songs, decoding the melodies of birds.
Touch: Get hands-on with natural materials like feathers, nests, and tree bark to better understand bird habitats and behaviors.
Smell: Explore how scent can reveal the presence of certain species or indicate changes in habitat. Learn to connect plant scents with bird habitats.

About Naturalist Eileen Lambert

She founded and runs Des Moines Birders, where she has co-hosted Birding by Ear and Spring and Fall Migration outings. She has led multiple bird outings in the South Sound area and beyond. Her event will be the peak season for returning migratory birds and camas bloom at Morse Wildlife Preserve.