Swantown map Date: Monday, 8 November 2021 Start/End: 9-11 AM. Plan around two hours for the walk (though it could go longer if things get interesting). Location: Meet at parking lot just past Swantown Marina boat launch on Marine Drive NE, Olympia. Look for people with scopes and binoculars. Description: The walk starts from the ... Read more
Our next gathering will be Monday, November 15th, at the Fish Tale Brew Pub at 515 Jefferson SE, in Olympia. This will be indoors so we ask that participants be vaccinated and maintain social distancing as much as possible. Please join us between 4:30 and 6 pm. with a drop-in anytime to talk birds agenda. ... Read more
Birding at Woodard Bay Conservation Area Date: Saturday, 20 November 2021 Start/End: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Location: Meet at Woodard Bay parking area. Discovery Pass required. Look for people with scopes and binoculars. Description: This field trip is primarily for beginning and intermediate birders. Dress warmly and for the day's weather. Be prepared to ... Read more
December 4, 2021 8:00 Leader: Bob Wadsworth. Meet at the Mud Bay Park and Ride (510 Madrona Beach Road, Olympia). We will walk the William Cannon Trail and the Randall Capitol Land Trust property. Participants will need to follow current COVID-19 protocols, sign a liability form for Birds without Breakfast relating to COVID-19.
Birding at the Kennedy Creek Estuary DNR Interpretive Site Date: Sunday, 5 December Start/End: From 10:00 AM to noon. This will be a good tide level for shorebirds. Participants can arrive any time during the period. Observations are from a single, generously-sized location with plenty of room for social distancing. Location: Kennedy Creek Estuary DNR ... Read more
Lobbying legislators may sound intimidating. Thankfully, you can get training beforehand and can join a group of more seasoned Auduboners from our region (and chapter). This is the second Audubon Lobby Day to be virtual and before the legislative session, so it should be even more successful. All you have to do is Register . ... Read more
BHAS is proud to continue recognizing environmental education efforts by area residents who are making a positive difference for birds through their teaching, and so we are soliciting nominations for the 2022 Dave McNett Environmental Educator of the Year Award. The award is expected to be presented at a BHAS event in March, 2022; ... Read more
The indoor event in November at the Fish Tale Brew Pub went great but it wasn’t for everyone. So in December, we are having both a virtual and a live meeting on the same date and time – December 20th between 4:30 – 6 pm. We will meet at the pub again (at 515 Jefferson ... Read more
BHAS is soliciting nominations for the Jack Davis Conservationist of the Year Award. The award is expected to be presented at a BHAS event in March 2022, or if necessary announced in another venue. Deadline for nominations is January 1, 2022. The purpose of the Award is to recognize local citizens or teams that ... Read more
Bird Walk at Swantown and KGY Date: Thursday, 6 January 2022 Start/End: From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Location: Meet at parking lot just past Swantown Marina boat launch on Marine Drive NE, Olympia. Look for people with scopes and binoculars. Description: The walk starts from the parking lot, then out the transient dock/boat launch, then ... Read more
January 8, 2022 8:00 Leader: Jennifer DeSelle. Marathon Park near Capitol Lake (1011 Deschutes Pkwy SW, Olympia 98501) at 8:00 a.m. (Note that this is the second Saturday of January.) . Participants will need to follow current COVID-19 protocols, sign a liability form relating to COVID-19, and divide into two groups if necessary, each with ... Read more
Birding at Capitol Lake, North Pool Date: Saturday, January 15, 2022 Start/End: From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Location: Meet at Marathon Park, Olympia. Look for people with scopes and binoculars. Description: The walk is around the North Pool of Capitol Lake focusing on waterfowl Trip leader: Kyle Leader COVID guidelines: Trips are limited to ... Read more
We were not able to recognize an outstanding volunteer during 2021 but we plan to do so in 2022, regardless of whether we have a March gathering to present this award. We are now taking nominations from BHAS members. Here are the criteria: THE NOMINEE DOES THIS: Contributes outstanding long-term service through work that addresses ... Read more
To be on the safe side, we will not have our in-person gathering in January. We hope February will bring better conditions so we can once again meet at the Fish Tale Pub. We will have a Zoom meeting this month for January 17th at 4:30 pm. Please register for this at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-ugqDwqHtG6dCO3zF7uZVRD55GbCZK0 This is ... Read more
Field Trip to Olympia Waterfronts Date: Wednesday, January 26 Start/End: From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Leader: Paul Hicks RSVP: by Monday, January 24, with cell number, to paulhicks7373@gmail.com Targets: saltwater and freshwater waterfowl. 15+ species are possible, more if you count loons, grebes and alcids. Start: KGY Point/North Point parking lot, below the radio ... Read more
February 5, 2022 8:00 Leader: Suzanne Wilson. Billy Frank, Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (100 Brown Farm Rd NE, Olympia 98516) . Participants will need to follow current COVID-19 protocols, sign a liability form relating to COVID-19, and divide into two groups if necessary, each with a leader, to facilitate birding and social distancing.
Saturday, February 12, 9 to 11am Leader:Mary Birchem Description and Targets: This will be a beginner-friendly outing. We will be looking for winter songbirds, woodpeckers, and anything else with feathers! Meeting place: Woodard Bay Conservation Area. Discovery Pass required. Look for people with binoculars. Trail information: This field trip is primarily for beginning and intermediate ... Read more
Join in the Fun! The Great Backyard Bird Count on Presidents’ Day Weekend Feb. 18-21 Looking for a way to enjoy the great outdoors this February? Join millions of bird watchers across North America and the world in a free, fun event that involves all ages. Count birds in your backyard or anywhere to help ... Read more
To be on the safe side, we will not have our in-person gathering in February. We hope March will bring better conditions so we can once again meet at the Fish Tale Pub. We will have a Zoom meeting this month for February 21st at 4:30 pm. Please register for this at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtceCqpjgtEtG5PdMkJQz5YvYlDmS4bfk8 This is ... Read more
Birding at Woodard Bay Conservation Area Date: Friday, 25 February 2022 Start/End: From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Leader: Miles McEvoy Location: Meet at Woodard Bay parking area. Discovery Pass required. Look for people with scopes and binoculars. Description: This field trip is primarily for beginning and intermediate birders. Dress warmly and for the day's weather. ... Read more
