Field Trips

Pioneer Park on Henderson Road in Tumwater is an under-appreciated birding site gem. Driving past it, one thinks the park consists solely of baseball and soccer fields. Less easily seen are the Deschutes River flowing through the park, the wide wetlands behind the baseball fields, and the mown paths that meander through riparian woods and ... Read more

As we walk through Priest Point Park we will listen for the delicate songs of the newly arrived migrants and our local breeding birds. Meet at the Flora Vista entrance on the north side of Priest Point Park at 6:00 a.m. We will silently walk through the north part of the park and listen before ... Read more

As we walk through Priest Point Park we will listen for the delicate songs of the newly arrived migrants and our local breeding birds. Meet at the Flora Vista entrance on the north side of Priest Point Park at 6:00 a.m. We will silently walk through the north part of the park and listen before ... Read more

Join us for this rare opportunity to enjoy the special flora and fauna of Upper Deschutes Falls and learn more about the greater Deschutes River Watershed. The Upper Falls is a currently-closed Thurston County park that hosts American Dipper in the fast-flowing water below the falls and features rare plants (especially for Thurston County!), such ... Read more

Organized with the assistance of the Tahoma Audubon Society and resident caretaker, this field trip is the first that Black Hills Audubon has taken to the Morse Wildlife Preserve since it opened to limited access. The Morse Wildlife Preserve in Graham, Washington was established by a donation of land from Lloyd and Maxine Morse in ... Read more

We’ll visit a variety of habitats and locations in South County in a quest to find 70+ species. Expect plenty of “action,” as migration will be in full swing and birds in full song. Tireless, hardcore birders who like a faster pace and a “more-the-merrier” approach to one’s day list will have a blast. Special ... Read more

Normally closed, once a year the Glacial Heritage Preserve opens its restored South Sound prairies, streams, and oak woodlands to the public. The timing is grand: camas is in bloom; the hills' slopes are blue. Other rare prairie wildflowers are also in bloom, and prairie birds are busy. The day will start with an early ... Read more

This leisurely walk will focus on identifying birds by sight and by ear, with a special emphasis on bird songs and vocalizations. At this time of year, bird vocalizations are at their most diverse and elaborate. Beginning birders are welcome! Meet bright and early at McLane Creek at 6:30 a.m. Be sure to have a ... Read more

This walk is designed primarily for beginning and intermediate birders. We will explore the approximately 2-mile loop at Woodard Bay, which includes an easy forest trail with boardwalk sections, returning by a pedestrian-only road. We will look and listen for woodland birds such as Swainson's Thrushes, Pacific Wrens, Brown Creepers, Pacific-slope Flycatchers, and Pileated Woodpeckers ... Read more

Grays Harbor Audubon proposes a field trip to Wolf Haven that will include a docent-guided tour of Wolf Haven. Black Hills Audubon members are invited to join them. The tour requires a minimum of 10 persons, and the tour costs $12 per person ($10 for seniors). The preliminary plan is to tour Wolf Haven in ... Read more

This trip is specifically designed for children and their families. Pioneer Park in Tumwater boasts meadows, woods, Deschutes River, marsh, soccer and baseball fields, and playgrounds. In spring there are many different bird species active, busy, and visible at Pioneer. We will explore Pioneer's paths and bird with a heightened awareness of young people's attention ... Read more

This field trip has a little bit of everything: birds, botany, butterflies, as well as two knowledgeable and energetic leaders. Explore the birds and plants at two choice South Sound prairie sites near Olympia: Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve and Scatter Creek Wildlife Area. At both sites we should see, prairie flowers, prairie birds, and ... Read more

Join us for a Mt. Rainier wildflowers trip – on a Thursday, so we can avoid the weekend crowds. Please note: the date for this trip may change depending on snow and flower conditions at Paradise. We will go for a relatively easy and slow hike and enjoy the views, the flowers, and any birds ... Read more

Join BHAS in Portland to view the spectacular evening roosting of Vaux’s Swifts at their well known stopover, The Chapman School, in Portland, Oregon. We will meet in the school yard at 5:00 p.m. Look for a BHAS sign on the west side of the school. It will be crowded but I will have a ... Read more

  Attention hardcore birders! This trip is for you. Last year's trip featured excellent sightings of Harlequin Ducks and Long-Tailed Ducks, along with other birds and waterfowl totaling nearly 100 species. The weather has always cooperated for this field trip, too, so if you count yourself a hardcore, tireless birder, save this date. Crossing the ... Read more

This field trip promises to be a special treat. The plan is to board the Lady Alderbrook at the Alderbrook Resort and seek birds upon and above the waters of Hood Canal. We will have the services of two expert birders to help identify Hood Canal's avian denizens. The Lady Alderbrook has two decks, and ... Read more