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
March 5, 2022 8:00 Leader: Sam Merrill . Meet at the Woodard Bay parking lot. Directions from Olympia: take Boston Harbor Road north, then right on Woodard Bay Road, crossing Libby Road; park on the left just before crossing the bridge over Woodard Bay (Discover Pass required); or drive across the bridge and up the hill ... Read more
Saturday, March 12, 2022, 9 to 11 am Leader: Kyle Leader Registration Required: kchuckles11@yahoo.com Description and Targets: This will be a beginner-friendly outing. We will be looking for winter songbirds and raptors. Meeting place: Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve, 12315 Waddell Creek Rd SW, Thurston County. From southbound or northbound Interstate 5, take Exit 95 ... Read more
Organizers anticipate in-person activities and events at the 2022 Wings Over Water Birding Festival. Keep checking for updates at https://www.wingsoverwaterbirdingfestival.com.
March will once again bring a Zoom gathering for people interested in spending some time discussing all things bird. Please keep your fingers crossed that April will be safe for an in-person, indoor gathering. If that doesn’t happen, we will train our sights on an outdoor gathering in May in Boston Harbor. Please register for ... Read more
Currently, the 2022 Othello Sandhill Crane Festival will be virtual. To register for the online festival, go to https://www.othellosandhillcranefestival.org/contact. However, if the state allows for in-person events and the Othello School District allows the Festival to hold its event at their facilities, organizers will adjust plans.
Saturday, March 26, 2022, 9 AM to noon Leader: Grace Thornton Description and Targets: This will be a beginner-friendly outing. We will be looking for winter songbirds and early spring migrants. Trail information: The walk is through a mix of prairie and woods with some riparian habitat along Scatter Creek. There is a pit toilet ... Read more
