Echo Newsletter

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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2025

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Echo Archives '19-'07
Important Vote
DECISION MADE
The membership of Black Hills Audubon has voted to change our name to South Sound Bird Alliance. ...
White Flowers
Events & Adventures
Opportunity to purchase a spot for one of our Events/Adventures At our Annual Dinner we offered some...
Dunlin
First Motus Tag Detected
The Motus tower that Black Hills Audubon erected in Hoodsport has detected its first radio transmitter...
Journal
Thurston Comprehensive Plan
How You Can Contribute to the Thurston County Comprehensive Plan Update Betsy Norton and Charlotte Persons,...
BHAS Vote
Please Vote
TWO MORE WEEKS The election to decide our organization’s name ends on April 15th.  Our members are letting...
Bushtits
Bill Tracker
NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD If you are interested in following environmental bills going...
Audubon Bird App
Nature App Research Project
RESEARCH PROJECT OPPORTUNITY Sonia Stephens, Associate Professor of English University of Central Florida...
The House of Owls
Armchair Birding: The House of Owls
Armchair Birding: The House of Owls, by Tony Angell ~Anne Kilgannon It seems I can’t get enough of owls;...
American Wigeon
Board Elections and Bylaws Vote
BHAS ELECTIONS AND BYLAW UPDATES ARE COMING IN MAY Our current officers have generously volunteered as...
Annual Dinner 2025
Annual Dinner 2025 Wrap-up
By Deb Nickerson March 1st dawned dry and chilly but filled with anticipation by those involved with...
Last airplane starting at TXL
Airport Appeal
BHAS Calls for Environmental Impact Study before Airport Expansion Black Hills Audubon is a co-appellant...
April 2025 Echo Printable Version
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April 2025 Speaker Program
Raptor Quest Featuring Scott Harris, from Lake Greenwood, SC Thursday, April 10th, 2025 7:00 p.m....
Birds-and-Books
Next Book for BHAS Book Club
The Birds That Audubon Missed, by Kenn Kaufman   After going on a journey through all of human history...
Yard Sale
Yard Sale - Bring Your Stuff
Summer Yard Sale to Benefit Black Hills Audubon, June 21st, 8am to Noon   What? You are Spring cleaning...
Equal Latin Sign
Birds and Brew
BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY       APRIL 21ST           4:30 – 6:00ish EQUAL LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 2752...
Swainson’s Thrush
Field Trip to Inspiring Kids Preserve
Saturday, May 17 8:30 am – 11:30 am Inspiring Kids Preserve (Johnson Point Rd NE), Olympia *Driving directions...
Olympia & the Black Hills
Wild Drive Field Trip
Wild Drive – Of things that Dig, Swim and Fly Saturday, April 19, 2025 9 AM – 12 Noon Description: Enjoy...
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