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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February 2025 Speaker Program
Photographer and author Peter Cavanagh Thursday, February 13th, 2025 7:00 p.m. via Zoom (Register Below) Social gathering and viewing at Temple Beth Hatfiloh 6:30 Peter Cavanagh is a Pacific Northwest
Next Book for BHAS Book Club
After enjoying an amazing, heart-pounding adventure of a book by Dorian Anderson, Birding Under the Influence, it is time for us to embark on a new adventure through all of
Nominations for Environmental Educator of the Year
Nominations Requested for the 2025 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
Armchair Birding: the Wise Hours
Armchair Birding: The Wise Hours: A Journey Into The Wild and Secret World of Owls, by Miriam Darlington ~ Anne Kilgannon One of the most magical moments is awakening in
Scholarship Funded
BHAS Partnership with TESC in Sponsoring a Scholarship By Nancy Hubly, BHAS Treasurer The Black Hills Audubon Board recently had the opportunity to work with The Evergreen State College Foundation
Name Election
NAME ELECTION COMING – VOTERS’ GUIDE AVAILABLE The members of Black Hills Audubon have an important decision to make. Should we rename ourselves, leaving out “Audubon”? There will be an
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 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
GBBC February 2025
Every winter we see more of certain birds at our feeders, while others disappear. Each February, for four days, the world comes together to celebrate birds, and to help scientists
Motus Tower Installed
Black Hills Audubon has completed the installation of a Motus tower in Hoodsport. A Motus tower has a set of antennas that can pick up signals emitted from geo-locator tags
Annual Dinner 2025
2025 Annual Dinner features our own Maria Mudd Ruth! On March 1st, 2025 our annual gathering will again be held at South Puget Sound Community College’s Student Union Building beginning
Beginning Birding Classes this March
Beginning Birding – What is that Bird? A Course for Beginners this March Do you want to know what kind of birds you keep seeing in your yard or on