Every April and May, thousands upon thousands of shorebirds arrive along the Washington Coast during their spring migration. This class will teach you to identify those shorebirds (as well as the resident shorebirds who will be on the beaches at the same time). In addition, specific information as to where the birds can be found ... Read more
When: April 8th 8:30-11am Trip leader: Kyle Leader Registration: Registration is not required; if you have any questions about the trip, contact Kyle Leader: kchuckles11@yahoo.com Description: Approximately 2 miles of walking on mostly level paved and gravel trails at a leisurely pace. Restrooms: Single occupancy restrooms In the parking area. What to bring: Binoculars, water, warm ... Read more
Date: Sunday, April 16. Meet at 8 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Trip leader: Lin Stern Location: From Olympia, drive west for two miles on Hwy 101. Take the exit for Black Lake Boulevard, turning left on Black Lake Boulevard. In 3.5 miles the road turns right to become 62nd Avenue. ... Read more
BIRDS AND BREW April 17TH 4:30 – 6 PM LOCATION: FISH TALE BREW PUB 515 JEFFERSON ST SE OLYMPIA We are now meeting indoors to gather and talk. We have our own table area so be sure to ask where we are if you don’t see us. This is open to Black Hills members ... Read more
SHOREBIRD FIELD TRIP, APRIL 22 All day trip to Tokeland, Westport and Bottle Beach. This will be a great day for seeing the shorebird migration. Hundreds, if not thousands, of shorebirds will be in breeding plumage. Spotting scopes will be available to help see the birds. WHEN: April 22nd. Meet at 7:45 AM at Mud ... Read more
Birding Without Breakfast: McLane Nature Trail, May 6 Date: Saturday, May 6 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Leader: Jen DeSelle Description: Birding (without Breakfast) at McLane Nature Trail at 7:30 a.m, for a walk near the height of migration through woodlands and around a beaver pond. Discover Pass required. Birding without Breakfast walks are ... Read more
Sunday, May 7 8:30 am – 11 am Leader: Grace Thornton Join us for a morning of birding at Scatter Creek Wildlife Area transect 3 - North Unit. Meet at 8:30 am at the main parking area on Case Rd SW, Rochester, WA. A Discovery Pass is required for parking. Early May is a great ... Read more
Date: Tuesday May 9th Location: Edmond Marsh, Dupont Time: 8 am – Noon Leaders: Denis DeSilvis & Kathleen Snyder Registration: Register with Kathleen at ksnyder75@gmail.com. If the walk needs to be cancelled due to weather, your contact information is needed. Description: This is a loop trail through a variety of habitats which come alive ... Read more
DATE: Monday May 15th TIME: 8 am – 11 am LOCATION: Willapa Hills State Park Trail, Chehalis Trailhead TRIP LEADERS: Rachel Hudson & Janet DeLapp REGISTRATION: No registration is required. If you have questions, please contact Rachel at lightningdash09@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION: This outing will be paced for photographers – slow. The ... Read more
BIRDS AND BREW MAY 15TH 4:30 – 6 PM LOCATION: FISH TALE BREW PUB 515 JEFFERSON ST SE OLYMPIA We are now meeting indoors to gather and talk. We have our own table area so be sure to ask where we are if you don’t see us. This is open to Black Hills members ... Read more
LGBT (Let's Go Birding Together) at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Members of the LGBT community and their families are invited to join us on the evening of Friday, June 2, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a sunset bird walk led by expert guides! Before the walk, attendees will have the unique opportunity to ... Read more
Birding Without Breakfast: Scatter Creek, June 3 Date: Saturday, June 3 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Leader: Deb Nickerson Description: Birding (without Breakfast) at Scatter Creek Wildlife Area at 7:30 a.m., for a walk when migration is in full swing, through prairie and open woodlands of Garry Oaks. Expect to see Western Wood-Pewees and ... Read more
BIRDS AND BREW JUNE 19TH 4:30 – 6 PM LOCATION: BOSTON HARBOR MARINA 312 73RD AVE NE OLYMPIA It’s time to move ourselves outside to enjoy the water and views from Boston Harbor. We will grab a table on the covered deck to enjoy each other’s company and talk about birds. This is open ... Read more
The Black Hills Audubon Annual Picnic will be held on the afternoon of Sunday, June 25th. We will meet at the Rose Shelter at Squaxin Park (formerly Priest Point Park) in Olympia. We will start gathering at 3:30 with dinner and a short program starting at 4:30. After a rousing game of Bird Bingo (with ... Read more
BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY JULY 17TH 4:30 – 6 PM LOCATION: BOSTON HARBOR MARINA 312 73RD AVE NE OLYMPIA It’s time to meet outside to enjoy the water and views from Boston Harbor. We will grab a table on the covered deck to enjoy each other’s company and talk about birds. This is open ... Read more
Trip leader: Timothy Leque Registration: Email Tim Leque to register at timleque@hotmail.com Description: We will start the morning at Oyhut Wildlife Area, meeting at the entrance and parking area at Tonquin Ave. at 8:00 AM. A Discover Pass is required to park at Oyhut. From the parking area we will walk to the lagoon ... Read more
It’s time to meet outside to enjoy the water and views from Boston Harbor. We will grab a table on the covered deck to enjoy each other’s company and talk about birds. This is open to Black Hills members and non-members alike. Although it starts at 4:30 pm, it is a drop-in anytime event. ... Read more
MEETING PLACE: Mud Bay Park & Ride to form carpools DESTINATIONS: Hoquiam Sewage Treatment Ponds, Bottle Beach, Westport, Tokeland LEADERS: Paul Hicks and Kathleen Snyder REGISTRATION: This trip will be limited to 4 cars with 4 occupants each. Please register with Kathleen at ksnyder75@gmail.com and indicate if you can drive. Those who don’t drive ... Read more
Date: Saturday, September 2 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Leader: Deb Nickerson Description: Birding with Breakfast is back! Meet at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge at 7:30 a.m. for a walk through varied habitats. Birding with Breakfast walks are especially appropriate for beginning and intermediate birders. Meeting location: The visitor center at the Billy Frank ... Read more
WHEN: Monday, September 11 TIME: All day with 6:00 am starting time, and 6-7:00 pm estimated return time. PLACE: Meet at the Mud Bay Park & Ride to form carpools. DESTINATIONS: Plan “A” is to bird the “north Harbor” (Ocean Shores, Point Brown jetty, Oyhut Wildlife Recreation Area, Hoquiam sewage treatment ponds, etc). But if ... Read more
