<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Lahontan Audubon Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protecting habitats, nurturing curiosity.]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:06:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nvbirds.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican's Prized Page — Spring 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pelican's Prized Page: Spring 2026]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-s-prized-page-spring-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a36101f9506d7689e444f2d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:52:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eab75a_3a87d293fd414ec99e63c556f56379a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aly Lopez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican — Exploring the Cauca Valley: Stories From Our Tour in Colombia!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exploring the Cauca Valley: Stories From Our Tour in Colombia!]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-exploring-the-cauca-valley-stories-from-our-tour-in-colombia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a237ca12af86eb307ce46ed</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:02:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eab75a_3a87d293fd414ec99e63c556f56379a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Diane Wong-Kone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican — The Aging Birder (Part 2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Aging Birder: Part 2]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-the-aging-birder-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a237bf61f44c606b3786270</guid><category><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:48:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eab75a_3a87d293fd414ec99e63c556f56379a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Linda St-Cyr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican — A Meadowlark Homecoming]]></title><description><![CDATA["A Meadowlark Homecoming" ]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/a-meadowlark-homecoming</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2373d41f44c606b378550d</guid><category><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:43:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eab75a_3a87d293fd414ec99e63c556f56379a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caron Tayloe</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican — The World of Birds at Claridge Pointe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World of Birds at Claridge Pointe]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-the-world-of-birds-at-claridge-pointe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a23771d1f44c606b3785aea</guid><category><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:42:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eab75a_3a87d293fd414ec99e63c556f56379a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Robbyn L. Tolles</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican — Rosewood Nature Study Area Reopens Under a New Nonprofit ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rosewood Nature Study Area has entered a lively new chapter — and this local gem will soon officially open to the public. ]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-rosewood-nature-study-area-reopens-under-a-new-nonprofit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1636472a9023e23335c5e5</guid><category><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:43:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eab75a_3a87d293fd414ec99e63c556f56379a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aly Lopez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Nature Journal Workshops with John Muir Laws! April 17-19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Including Field Sessions at the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge in Fallon, NV - Celebrate Spring Bird Migration with Us! Click here to register today! Whether you are an artist, a scientist, a birdwatcher, or just someone who is interested in learning about our natural open spaces (and Nevada has a lot!) these workshops are for you! Four years ago, the Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance introduced the practice of nature journaling with two well-known artists and science teachers, John Muir...]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/new-nature-journal-workshops-with-john-muir-laws-april-17-19-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9810246e8409f60b1fe91</guid><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b36be2_538f4391447b43eb8ca4a4ab99a5e724~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_609,h_635,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican Winter 2026 -- Birding Outreach at the Riverside Farmers Market at Idlewild Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Tina Nappe and Patty Moen The lollipop barn owl gets a workout at the Riverside Farmers Market at Idlewild park during the summer when Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance sets up a booth. The soft feathers are ruffled, the pointed talons are touched. The big glass eyes of the Red-tailed Hawk bore into the meandering crowd.  “Have you ever seen an owl up close?” asks Patty Moen, stepping out of the booth. The barn owl on a stick is offered to passers-by, especially to a curious child. Patty is...]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-birding-outreach-at-the-riverside-farmers-market-at-idlewild-park</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a14e54db6bdb307fe71ba24</guid><category><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:27:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b36be2_79b752eabc7149f99733d32d3dcce20f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Diane Wong-Kone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican's Prized Page –Winter 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pelican Newsletter Winter 2026 art]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-s-prized-page-winter-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7fbeafc7a52acb90aaf38</guid><category><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:21:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b36be2_79b752eabc7149f99733d32d3dcce20f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican Winter 2026 -- Water Issues at Swan Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water issues at Swan Lake]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-water-issues-at-swan-lake</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a14e998183a32d20e322312</guid><category><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b36be2_79b752eabc7149f99733d32d3dcce20f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Diane Wong-Kone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican Winter 2026 -- The Aging Birder]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Linda St-Cyr     Disclaimer – I am not a doctor.  These are just my own experiences.  I am 72 years old. Hearing Aids – Birding convinced me to get hearing aids. I went on a walk where the leader (Ned Bohman from GBBO, no slouch at birding!) heard 29 Rock Wrens. I heard just ONE Rock Wren. The very next day, I made an appointment at Costco to get hearing aids.   My hearing aids interface with a phone app, so right before I go on a walk, I boost the high frequencies via the frequency plot...]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-the-aging-birder</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a14ee59b6bdb307fe71ce45</guid><category><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b36be2_79b752eabc7149f99733d32d3dcce20f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Diane Wong-Kone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican Winter 2026 -- Bird Festival Vacations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bird festivals are a vacation with a purpose.]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-bird-festival-vacations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a14ed67d681fe01d1698dea</guid><category><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b36be2_79b752eabc7149f99733d32d3dcce20f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Diane Wong-Kone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican Winter 2026 -- Book Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Book review of The Feather Detective]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-book-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a14ec2f183a32d20e3228b5</guid><category><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b36be2_79b752eabc7149f99733d32d3dcce20f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Diane Wong-Kone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance Receives the 2025 100% Giving Board Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are honored to share that the Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance—formerly known as the Lahontan Audubon Society—has been awarded the 2025 100% Giving Board Award from the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada. This recognition is more than a badge. It reflects the heart of our organization: a board that is deeply committed to protecting birds, expanding access to nature, and strengthening our region’s conservation community. What the Award Means The 100% Giving Board Award is given to...]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/northwest-nevada-bird-alliance-receives-the-2025-100-giving-board-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b32011d558374c818da705</guid><category><![CDATA[News and General Announcements]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:21:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139de8_a23f145e82f54ca69cfc5bc1fc66254b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_791,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Bird Counts 2025!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is fast approaching! Our chapter does not run the counts ourselves, they are run independently by site Compilers. However, each year the Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance (Lahontan Audubon Society) promotes the upcoming counts happening in Northern Nevada and Tahoe region. For all count circles, please refer to the National Audubon Society CBC page: https://gis.audubon.org/christmasbirdcount and click on the count circle of interest to find more information...]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/christmas-bird-counts-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b320a0a7843f58b682c8ac</guid><category><![CDATA[Christmas Bird Count]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/139de8_b4b531d018fb4f9e89eeaf31dec5b768~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_734,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican's Prized Page – Fall 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter Fall 2025 art]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-s-prized-page-fall-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b3386b881f20099b2e3ce1</guid><category><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 22:11:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b36be2_fb4f154024fd42e7a6acba3b29fc0180~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_667,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican Fall 2025 – Learning to Care, Even After Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Sami Elfiqhi Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary recently hosted an Education Expo that taught just about everyone involved in one way or another. It was a beautiful, day-long event, the first of its kind, and it left everyone eager to return next year. I volunteered with the Lahontan Audubon Society, anticipating a day of measuring children’s wingspans, holding up Great Horned Owl talons, and doing my best to answer all bird-related questions. What I wasn’t expecting was how often I’d be asked,...]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-learning-to-care-even-after-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b3380cecfce39c49aad3fb</guid><category><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 22:03:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b36be2_fb4f154024fd42e7a6acba3b29fc0180~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_667,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican Fall 2025 -- Interview with Akai Edwa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interviewer: Sami Elfiqhi Interviewee: Akai Edwa  Date: 01 September 2025 ​“They're just as good an indicator for nature as they are for humanity, aren’t they?” ​ I recently had the chance to sit down with a close birding friend of mine and discuss all things feathered. Calling him simply my “birding friend” doesn’t quite capture everything he’s accomplished in just a few years, though. Over the past three years, he’s immersed himself in the world of birds: from banding and taxidermy to...]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-interview-with-akai-edwa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b33709a7843f58b682f68c</guid><category><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:59:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b36be2_fb4f154024fd42e7a6acba3b29fc0180~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_667,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican Fall 2025 – LAS Presence in Oxbow Nature]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Tina Nappe VOxbow Flower Beds ​In 2018, then Lahontan Audubon Society (LAS) Conservation Chair Don Molde asked whether, with a little assistance, the number of birds and bird species could be increased at Oxbow Nature Study Area. Oxbow is under coordinated management by the Nevada Department of Wildlife and Reno City Parks. The decision was to build three plant boxes and fill them with flowers, preferably native ones, that were attractive to birds and bees. Since then, these plant boxes...]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-las-presence-in-oxbow-nature</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b3334dd0cd2535b526fd79</guid><category><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:57:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b36be2_fb4f154024fd42e7a6acba3b29fc0180~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_667,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Idelle Fisher</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pelican Fall 2025 -- Ecuador &#38; Galápagos: Birding Adventure in the Chocó Andes and Beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[a few of the unforgettable moments we experienced on the LAS Ecuador and Galápagos trip, organized by Holbrook Travel]]></description><link>https://www.nvbirds.org/post/the-pelican-ecuador-gal%C3%A1pagos-birding-adventure-in-the-choc%C3%B3-andes-and-beyond</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b3297860bf8f6bb4f07cb5</guid><category><![CDATA[The Pelican Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:41:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b36be2_fb4f154024fd42e7a6acba3b29fc0180~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_667,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Northwest Nevada Bird Alliance</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>