The Echo is the newsletter of the Black Hills Audubon Society (BHAS). The Echo contains information about birds and wildlife, conservation efforts, upcoming programs and presentations, contact information, and a calendar of field trips and other events.
In May 2019, the Echo changed to an electronic monthly newsletter that is sent to a subscriber’s email. Explore a copy of the current Echo below, or access printable versions and previous copies of the Echo from the links provided.
Please contact the Communications Chair for information about submitting articles to the Echo. For information about subscribing to the Echo, contact our Membership Chair.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES March 2024
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES All chapter work is done by volunteers for whom we are very grateful. If you are interested in volunteering in something other than the opportunities listed below, please
Lewis CBC Results
2023 LEWIS COUNTY CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT RESULTS The Lewis County CBC took place on December 23rd. There were 35 participants – the most ever – who joined in the field
Olympia CBC Results
2023 Olympia Christmas Bird Count (CBC) Results Bill Shelmerdine CBC Compiler The 2023 Olympia CBC (124th count) took place on Sunday December 17. The weather was reasonably kind to us
WA Wildlife Recreation Data
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released participation and spending data about fishing, hunting, and associated wildlife recreation in Washington in 2022.
Armchair Birding – Into the Nest
Armchair Birding: Into the Nest: Intimate Views of the Courting, Parenting and Family Lives of Familiar Birds, by Laura Erickson and Marie Read. Published by the Cornell Lab. ~ Anne
Fifty Years and Counting – 1990’s
FIFTY YEARS AND COUNTING (CONT.) Kathleen Snyder The first Board meeting minutes of our organization were written in 1973 which made 2023 the fiftieth anniversary of the Black Hills Audubon
Spark Birds 7
What’s Your “Spark” Bird? Answers by Avid BHAS birders! Has anyone ever asked you why you are so obsessed with birding? Did a specific bird “spark” your interest? Bob Wadsworth,
Woodard Bay Report
Woodard Bay Field Trip Report: February 10, 2024 by Bonnie Wood Whenever guests who have never been to Olympia come to visit, we take them to Woodard Bay. This
BHAS Book Club Meeting
Stay Tuned for the Next Book! Last month, the BHAS Book Club met via Zoom to have a fun chat about A Most Remarkable Creature, by Jonathan Meiburg.
WUI Code Solutions
Your Help Needed to Repair the Wildland-Urban Interface Code Charlotte Persons Readers of The Echo will be overjoyed to hear that NOT ONE, BUT TWO SOLUTIONS have been proposed to
Children’s Spanish-Language Bird book
BHAS Has Published a Children’s Spanish-Language Bird book! Kim Adelson Several years ago, BHAS decided to spend some of our funds to provide Spanish-language children’s books about birds to
Upcoming BHAS Projects
UPCOMING BHAS PROJECTS Kathleen Snyder We are all excited about the coming spring and the birds it will bring. Our Bluebird Nest Box Project is gearing up for another wonderful
Urgent – Your Voice Needed
YOUR VOICE NEEDED TO REMOVE 4 INDUSTRIAL (WAREHOUSE) PROJECTS FROM THE COUNTY DOCKET. SUPPORT NISQUALLY AND AG POLICIES By Sue Danver, Betsy Norton, and The Conservation Committee A wave of
Nominations for Volunteer of the Year
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR BHAS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Black Hills Audubon honors one of our volunteers every year with the Volunteer of the Year Award. This person needs to be
Nominations for Educator of the Year
Nominations Requested for the 2024 Dave McNett Environmental Educator of the Year Award BHAS is proud to continue recognizing environmental education efforts by area residents who are making a positive
Nominations for Conservationist of the Year
Nominations Requested for the Jack Davis Conservationist of the Year Award BHAS is soliciting nominations for the Jack Davis Conservationist of the Year Award. The award will be presented at
Call for Candidates
The Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for Officers and at large Members of the Board of Directors, who will be voted on at the annual election to be held at
BHAS Annual Dinner Registration and Info
33rd BHAS Annual DinnerSaturday, March 2, 2024 4:30 pm: Social Time 5:30 pm: Catered Dinner South Puget Sound Community CollegeStudent Union Building #27 2011 Mottman Road SW Olympia DEADLINE FOR
Annual Dinner Speaker & Program
Every Penguin in the World: A Quest to See Them All Charles Bergman Program Description “If we cannot save penguins—cannot save what everybody loves, what can we save?” This is