# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pigeon Guillemots: The little seabird with a big purpose
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Learn about the Pigeon Guillemot and how the lives of these small seabirds mirror the pulse of the Salish Sea.About this EventPigeon Guillemots: The little seabird with a big purposeLinking bird and sea—how the lives of these small seabirds mirror the pulse of the Salish SeaPresented by Shannon BoldtThis progam is part of theNorth Cascades Audubon February 24, 2026 Membership MeetingLocation: Whatcom Museum Old City Hall Rotunda RoomTime: Social Hour starts at 6:30pm and Presentation begins at 7pmNOTE: Reservations are not required - there NO NEED to reserve a ticket on Eventbrite - just add it to your calendar!Each spring along the shores of the Salish Sea, the flash of red feet and the sound ofpiercing whistles announce the return of the Sound’s most endearing residents—thePigeon Guillemot—to their natal breeding colonies. Pigeon Guillemots are remarkableyet often overlooked seabirds. They’re small in stature but mighty in their role asindicators of Puget Sound health. Their strong connection to the marine environment isevident and observing them as they bring up their next generation, gives us a windowinto what’s happening beneath the water’s surface.Come get a closer look at the Pigeon Guillemot, from Salish Sea Guillemot NetworkProgram Coordinator, Shannon Boldt. Through the lens of the community scientist,you’ll get to know these charismatic birds, from their unique behaviors and strikingpersonalities, to their integral place in the nearshore ecosystem. Learn how the SalishSea Guillemot Network breeding survey serves to monitor their populations, what thisdata tells us about Puget Sound, and why these seabirds serve as a key measure ofenvironmental health. Whether you are a seasoned bird enthusiast or simply curious, thisis your chance to see Pigeon Guillemots in a whole new light!Shannon Boldt serves as the Program Coordinator for the Salish Sea GuillemotNetwork’s Pigeon Guillemot Breeding Survey. She is also a Research Biologist and adedicated community science volunteer. Her deep fascination of the marineenvironment, particularly Puget Sound, fuels her passion for studying marine life (andbirds!), promoting community connection to marine ecosystems, and advocating forenvironmental stewardship.
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- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meetups, calendar
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bellingham
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Whatcom Museum
- **lat**: 48.752668
- **long**: -122.481351
- **full address**: Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Pigeon Guillemots: The little seabird with a big purpose being held?
  - **A:** Pigeon Guillemots: The little seabird with a big purpose takes place on Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Whatcom Museum, 121 Prospect Street, Bellingham, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Pigeon Guillemots: The little seabird with a big purpose?
  - **A:** Pigeon Guillemots: The little seabird with a big purpose is organized by North Cascades Audubon Society.

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