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Upcoming
Field Trips and Events
in 2012
(Everyone is welcome to participate
with Field Trips and Events...
you don't have to be a member!)
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Regular/Recurring
Field Trips:
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Some field trips to public lands may
require an entrance fee. See how to purchase the
Washington Discover Pass.
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Field Trips and
Events 2012
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May 25-28 |
Event:
THE WENAS
CAMPOUT For over four
decades Audubon families have been camping over Memorial Day weekend
at the Wenas Creek Campground.
 Officially
named the Hazel Wolf Wenas Creek Bird Sanctuary, it’s located SW of
Ellensburg, in an “Important Bird Area” and has been assured of
protective status by WA Dept. of Natural Resources. The “primitive”
campground along the north fork of Wenas Creek has exceptional
opportunities for birding, botanizing and enjoying spring in the
eastern foothills of the Cascades.
There are wonderful field trips scheduled, and there will be an
old-fashioned campfire in our “approved” firepit device each
evening. We do story telling and recapping the sightings of the day.
Please visit Webmaster Michael Hobbs’ beautiful Wenas Website to see
Hazel Wolf’s familiar smiling face and get lots of downloadable
information about our campout:
http://www.wenasaudubon.org.
There's a bird checklist,
wildflower checklist, outline of field trips and program, directions
to the campground, and lots of photos.
For people who don’t “do websites,” contact the website and we’ll
send you printed information.
Every vehicle will be required to have a “Discover Pass.”
The easiest way to get the pass online is at:
http://www.discoverpass.wa.gov. The cost for the yearly
pass is $30.
Bring friends, family, and join us at Wenas Memorial Day Weekend for
as many days as you want to stay - May 25-28, 2012! |
June 2 (Sat)
6:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Field Trip: West
Rocky Prairie
Leader: Gary Wiles
This is a new trip to a relatively new unit of South Puget Sound
Wildlife Area. West Rocky Prairie is located near Millersylvania
State Park and is one of the largest parcels of high-quality native
prairie remaining in Thurston Country. Other habitats include oak
woodlands and mixed alder/fir forest. We expect to see a good
variety of open-country and forest birds.
Please note that the area is undeveloped and has no bathroom
facilities. Parking is limited, so we'll carpool to the site.
Carpooling vehicles will need a Discover Pass. Dress for the weather
and bring water, snacks, and sunscreen. Group size is limited to 12.
Meet at the L & I parking lot in Tumwater at 6:30 a.m.
Reservation required. Call Gary at 360-943-8786 to reserve
your spot. |
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June 2 (Sat)
7:30 am |
New Group:
Birding and Breakfast
– The first Saturday of every
month.
BHAS is coordinating a new group that wants to include some
socializing into their birding ventures. We’ll walk and look for
birds for a couple hours then meet again at a local restaurant for
breakfast.
June 2nd: 7:30am meet at Woodard Bay Natural
Reserve, then meet at the Spar Cafe (114
4th Ave. E, Olympia)
for breakfast at 9:30am.
If you want to come for one part of the morning only, feel free to
show up when you can.
No reservation or registration
required for this event.
Beginning with the first Saturday
in July, locations will be spread amongst the three counties we
serve.
For questions or more information, please contact Debbie Nickerson at
debranick@gmail.com or 360-754-5397. |
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June 9 (Sat)
8 a.m. - 12 noon |
Field Trip:
Woodard Bay for Beginners
Leaders: Sam Merrill and Tracy Scalici
This walk is designed primarily for beginning birders. We will look
and listen for woodland birds such as Swainson's Thrushes, Pacific
Wrens, Brown Creepers, Pacific-slope Flycatchers, and Black-headed
Grosbeaks as we walk through the deep forest of cedars and Douglas
fir to Henderson Inlet. At Henderson Inlet we may see Cormorants,
Purple Martins, Great Blue Herons, and seals. We expect to walk the
approximately two-mile loop, out to the water on an easy woodland
trail with boardwalk sections and returning on a pedestrian-only
road.
To reach the Woodard Bay Natural Resource Conservation Area from
Olympia, take Boston Harbor Road north, then go right on Woodard Bay
Road, crossing Libby Road. Park in a small parking area on the left
just before crossing the bridge over Woodard Bay. Discover Pass
is required for parking. Bring binoculars if possible. Dress for the
weather.
Reservation required. To sign up, call Black Hills
Audubon at 360-352-7299. Limit 15 persons. |
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June 8-11 Friday-Sunday |
Event: Washington
Ornithological Society
Conference
Spokane, WA
The conference of the Washington Ornithological Society is held in a
different season and different part of the state each year and
features field trips, speakers, and banquet.
For more information see www.wos.org. |
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June 14-17 Friday-Sunday |
Event:
The Woodpecker Festival 2012
Sisters, Camp Sherman, and other sites in Central Oregon
Eleven species of woodpecker graced the festival last year, as did
200 species of birds overall in beautiful central Oregon. All
proceeds - $30 for a full-day tour; $20 for a half-day tour - go to
support the East Cascade Audubon Society.
For more details and registration information, go to
http://www.ecaudubon.org/. |
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June 14 (Thurs.)
5pm - dusk |
BHAS Monthly Program Meeting:
Annual BHAS
Picnic
This month, we invite Auduboners and their guests to the traditional
potluck picnic at the Rose Garden Shelter at Priest Point Park
in Olympia.
We’ll begin gathering at 5:00 pm to do a bit of birding, then plan
to eat around 6 pm. The shelter is covered, so come—rain or shine!
BYO plate and utensils (but we will supply paper plates, cups, and
cutlery for those who forget). Please bring something yummy to
share, and we’ll provide the soft drinks.
David Jennings from the WDFW State Fish and Wildlife Commission will
be attending as our special guest, and will be available to answer
questions.
BHAS Program meetings are held on the second Thursday of the
month.
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How to Contact Us:
Mailing Address:
Black Hills Audubon Society
PO Box 2524
Olympia, WA 98507
Phone: (360) 352-7299
Messages are welcome!
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