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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BHAS Book Club Meeting
BHAS Book Club’s Next Book Birding Under the Influence, by Dorian Anderson Meeting Time: 6:00 PM, Tuesday January 21st via Zoom Now that we have learned almost everything we wanted
Should We Change Our Name
Should we change our name? Kathleen Snyder, BHAS President The members of Black Hills Audubon have an important decision to make. Should we rename ourselves, leaving out “Audubon”? There will
Lewis CBC – Thank You
Lewis County Christmas Bird Count 2024—Thank You! With an uncertain weather forecast and an unknown number of hidden birds to search for, more than 29 intrepid field birders and 4
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
Snowy Plovers
Lessons (Not) Learned from Snowy Plovers By Rachel Hudson As most of my friends know, shorebirds are my favorite group of birds. Many people in my life also know that
Climate Watch Jan. 2025
Climate change is impacting many animals, and for some the impact may be devastating. Two-thirds of North American birds are vulnerable to extinction due to climate change. Audubon members and
TEENS ENJOY BHAS FIELD TRIP TO NISQUALLY
Led by Lin Stern and Kameron Lantor, a group of teens enjoyed a morning of birding at Billy Frank, Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in November. This was organized by
Olympia CBC – Thank You
OLYMPIA CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT 2024—THANK YOU Although we don’t yet have the results of the two Black Hills Audubon Christmas Bird Counts that occurred in December, we are filled with
Identifying Northwest Gulls
Identifying Northwest Gulls: Lecture and Field Study: 2 class sessions and 2 field study sessions with Scott Mills, Bill Shelmerdine and Bill Tweit Living in the region where gulls hybridize
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