BLACK HILLS AUDUBON SOCIETY (BHAS) is a chapter of the
National Audubon Society, representing Lewis, Mason, and
Thurston counties in the state of Washington. It is a
volunteer-based, non-profit organization whose 1,300+ members
share interests in birds and other wildlife, their habitats, and
natural history. Our goals are to promote environmental
education and recreation and to maintain and protect our
ecosystems for future generations. We work with the
state Audubon office (Audubon
Washington).
(Everyone is welcome to participate
with Field Trips and Events...
you don't have to be a BHAS member!)
Some field
trips to public lands may require an entrance fee. See
how to purchase the
Washington Discover Pass.
Regular/Recurring
Field Trips:
Every Wednesday, 8:00 am
—
11:00 am, Field Trip:
Phil Kelley leads a
Birding
Walk at
Nisqually NWR.
Meet at the Nisqually Visitor Center.
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First Saturday
Birding and Breakfast
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First Saturday of each month,
different location each time within Lewis, Mason, or
Thurston County.
For more information, contact Leslie Lynam at 360- 402-9513
or Deb Nickerson at 360-754-5397.
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Third Monday of each month at
4:30 pm, Event:
Birds and Beer (Olympia)
Gather with birders at the Fish Tale Brewpub on the
third Monday of each month. People will share their “best
birding spots in our area.”
Come ready to share where
and why you go birding in a particular spot. People new to
our area will benefit from your knowledge. We will
gather at the couches in the back. Location: Fish Tale Brewpub,
515 Jefferson St. SE, Olympia
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Last Wednesday of each month
at 5:00 pm [NOTE
New time], Event:
Birds and Beer (Shelton)
Meet other birders from Mason County or those who happen to
be in the area. Discuss good places to bird and the
interesting birds you have sighted recently. Have a beverage
and or a bite to eat with us.
Come ready to share where
and why you go birding in a particular spot. People new to
our area will benefit from your knowledge. Location: Smoking Mo's Kitchen
203 W Railroad Ave, Shelton, WA. See
map.
This trip, at the Joint Base Lewis McChord golf course, will
be from 1-3 miles long on relatively level ground. It will
explore forest, water, and open area species. No security passes are required. Trip starts promptly
at 8:00 a.m. at the golf course driving range parking lot.
Location: Exit 116 (Mounts Road), turn north, turn
right into Eagle’s Pride Golf Course clubhouse parking area,
go down ramp and make an immediate, hard left onto driving
range access road (narrow road). Proceed to driving range
parking area.
BHAS Event:
Birds and Beer
(Shelton)
(Last Wednesday of each month at 5 pm)
Meet other birders from Mason County or those who happen to
be in the area. Discuss good places to bird and the
interesting birds you have sighted recently. Have a beverage
and or a bite to eat with us.
Come ready to share where
and why you go birding in a particular spot. People new to
our area will benefit from your knowledge.
Please note
new time: 5 pm.
Location: Smoking Mo's Kitchen
203 W Railroad Ave, Shelton, WA. See
map.
July 31 (Thurs)
Field Trip: Mt. Rainier Wildflowers and Casual Birding
Leaders:
Jan Sharkey and Kristin Stewart
Join us from 6:30 a.m. to late afternoon for a Mount
Rainier wildflower trip—on a Thursday, so we can
avoid the weekend crowds. Please note: the date for
this trip may change depending on snow and flower
conditions at Paradise. A relatively easy and slow
hike, enjoying the views, flowers, and birds. We plan
to hike a fair distance, but at a leisurely pace. Be
aware, we will start our walk at Paradise at 5100’
and climb up to 6000.’ Folks who do not want to
hike too far are welcome to join us for as long as
they wish and to stop along the way.
As is usual on
the mountain, be prepared for all weather conditions.
Bring food and water. If you have FRS radios,
they might also be useful.
Meet at the Martin Way Park and Ride at 6:15 a.m.
to leave by 6:30.
Pre-registration required.
Call Jan Sharkey at (360) 943-8786
or Kristin Stewart at (360) 456-5098 to signup.
Aug 2 (Sat)
No Birding & Breakfast.
Birding & Breakfast takes the
summer off--no Birding & Breakfast for June, July, and August. See
you September 6th!
Aug. 18 (Mon)
4:30 pm
BHAS Event:
Birds and
Beer (Olympia)
(Third Monday of each month at 4:30 pm)
Gather with birders at the Fish Tale Brewpub on the third Monday of each month.
People will share their “best birding spots in our area.”
Come ready to share where and why you go birding in a particular
spot. People new to our area will benefit from your knowledge. We
will gather at the couches in the back.
Location: Fish Tale Brewpub
515 Jefferson St. SE, Olympia
For questions, please contact Deb Nickerson at 360-754-5397 ordebranick@gmail.com.
August 27 27 (Wed.)
5:00 pm
Note new time
BHAS Event:
Birds and Beer
(Shelton)
(Last Wednesday of each month at 5 pm)
Meet other birders from Mason County or those who happen to
be in the area. Discuss good places to bird and the
interesting birds you have sighted recently. Have a beverage
and or a bite to eat with us.
Come ready to share where
and why you go birding in a particular spot. People new to
our area will benefit from your knowledge.
Please note
new time: 5 pm.
Location: Smoking Mo's Kitchen
203 W Railroad Ave, Shelton, WA. See
map.
Sept. 6 (Sat)
7:30 and 9:00 am
BHAS Field Trip/Event:
Birding & Breakfast
Want to get a head start on your weekend? Join us
for Birding and Breakfast on the first Saturday of
each month. Bird with us at 7:30 a.m., then enjoy
breakfast at a local restaurant at 9:00 a.m.
Or, if you’re a late riser, just join us for breakfast
and we’ll tell you what birds are in the area. Beginning
birders are welcome. No expert guide.
September 6:
7:30 am: Birding in Olympia. Meet at Bayview Grocery,
516 4th Ave W.
9:00 am: Breakfast at Bayview
Grocery
For more
information, contact Deb Nickerson at (360) 754-5397 (cell).
Publications Chair & Webmaster:
Deb Jaqua ................................ 360-491-3325 Webmaster
Sign
up for BHAS Alerts by sending an email to the
Webmaster.
We will then send you an invitation that you will need to confirm (so that
someone else doesn't "accidentally" sign you up!)
State Conservation
efforts. Read about issues involving birds, other wildlife, and
their habitats at the state level.
National Action Alerts.
The National Audubon Society has set up this special Web site to give you an
easy and convenient way to communicate with your lawmakers and newspapers on
national conservation issues that impact birds, wildlife and our shared
environment. Remember, your letters will make a difference -- so take action
today!
The Education Committee has been busy creating
well-attended
birding classes, helping schools get students out into nature with the Board the
Bus grant, and promoting Audubon Adventures.
In 2009, BHAS awarded its first Dave McNett Environmental Educator of the Year
Award, honoring long-time volunteer Dave McNett.
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Ever see a dead bird on a beach and
wonder why it succumbed? Would you like to help scientists
find out why?
COASST (Coastal
Observation and Seabird Survey Team) is a citizen science project based at the
University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences in partnership
with local community and environmental organizations, and state and federal
agencies. COASST volunteers collect data on beach-cast carcasses of marine birds
on a monthly basis to establish the baseline, or 'normal' pattern of beached
bird mortality on North Pacific beaches. Baselines are crucial for assessing the
impacts of oil spills, fisheries, and climate change. Data collection by COASST
volunteers helps address important marine conservation issues and protects
marine resources.
Lists of COASST trainings and more information about COASST
are posted on their website at
http://www.coasst.org.
From the main page, click on What's New. Then click on the Training Sessions
tab.
BLACK HILLS AUDUBON SOCIETY 
birding classes, helping schools get students out into nature with the Board the
Bus grant, and promoting Audubon Adventures.