Field Trips

Scatter Creek Recreation Area, June 4th and 6th, 6:30-10:30 Paul Hicks will lead two field trips that focus on “birding by ear”: recognizing birds by voice rather than identifying by appearance. “Birding by ear opens a whole new world of awareness and enjoyment of the birdlife that’s all around us,” says Paul. Whether you want ... Read more

Date: Saturday, 11 June 2022 Start/End:  8-11 AM Location: Meet at the Scatter Creek WMA at 180th SW and Guava St. SW Description: The walk is through a mix of prairie and woods with some riparian habitat along Scatter Creek.  There is a pit toilet in the parking lot. Trip leader: Kyle Leader Notes: The ... Read more

Date: Saturday June 18, 2022 Time: 8 am Directions: From Olympia take Highway 101 towards Shelton. Take a left onto the Old Olympic Highway about 5 miles from the junction. Go just past the Mason County line. There is plenty of parking along Old Olympic Highway near the orange gate at the head of the ... Read more

All day trip to Tokeland, Westport, Bottle Beach, and the Hoquiam Sewage Treatment Ponds! Always save the best for last. This will be a great day for seeing the shorebird fall migration. Hundreds, if not thousands, of shorebirds will be in fall plumage. Spotting scopes will be available to help see the birds. WHEN: Monday, ... Read more

Mason County Goes to the Birds NOTE:  We are unable to accommodate Covid unvaccinated individuals. When: Saturday, September 17, 2022, 9-11 AM Leader: Kim Adelson Description: The Black Hills Audubon Society seeks to bring birders together in Mason County. Our first walk will be a walk listening and looking at the birds around neighborhoods in ... Read more

NOTE:  We are unable to accommodate Covid unvaccinated individuals. Please register for this trip with Miles McEvoy at smileybirdmiles@gmail.com. Willapa Hills State Park Trail Field Trip When: Saturday, September 24, 8-10 AM Leader: Lin Stern Description: Excerpt from “Lewis County Birding Locations”, by Rachel Hudson: “Perhaps the single most overlooked gem in Lewis County, this ... Read more

Date: Saturday, 1 October 2022 Time: 8-10 AM Trip Leader: Lin Stern Description: A slow walk through Grass Lake Nature Park. The park contains the headwaters of Green Cove Creek and one of the most environmentally intact wetland systems in northern Thurston County. Over 100 bird species and 200 plant species have been recorded in the park. Grass Lake ... Read more

Date: Saturday, 8 October 2022 Start/End:  Meet at 8 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Trip leader: Kyle Leader Description: The walk is around the North Pool of Capitol Lake focusing on waterfowl Location: Meet at Marathon Park, Olympia. Look for people with scopes and binoculars. Restrooms are available at Marathon Park. ... Read more

Date: Saturday, 15 October 2022 Start/End:  8 - 11 AM Trip leader: Grace Thornton Meeting Place: Meet at Woodard Bay parking area. Discovery Pass required. Look for people with binoculars. Description:  This field trip is primarily for beginning and intermediate birders.  Dress appropriately for the day's weather.  Be prepared to walk an approximately ½ mile ... Read more

Photo credit: Boardwalk at Nisqually by Mary Birchem Trip leader: Mary Birchem Registration and contact for further information: Pre-registration required. Please contact Mary Birchem at mbirchem5@gmail.com to register. Description: This event is in honor of Birdability Week, which is a celebration of birders with disabilities and other health concerns. You don’t have to be a ... Read more

Leader:  Bob Wadsworth Description: LBA Woods is an urban forest that at this time provides habitat for overwintering forest birds in the Olympia area.  A variety of mostly flat trails provide opportunities to see birds in coniferous and deciduous tree habitats.  Dress for the weather, bring binoculars, and prepare for some mud on trails if ... Read more

NOTE:  We are unable to accommodate COVID-19 unvaccinated individuals. Leader:  Gary Wiles Description: This destination is a seven-mile drivable loop through farmlands and adjoining woodlots and wetlands in the Chehalis River Valley in eastern Grays Harbor County.  We'll search for raptors, lingering shorebirds, and a variety of other species.  Dress for the weather and bring ... Read more

NOTE:  We are unable to accommodate Covid unvaccinated individuals. Birding at the McLane Creek Nature Trail Date: Saturday, 12 November 2022.  Meet at 8 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Trip leader: Michelle Huppert Location: From Olympia, drive west for two miles on Hwy 101. Take the exit for Black Lake Boulevard, ... Read more

NOTE:  We are unable to accommodate Covid unvaccinated individuals. Birding Field Trip to Theler Wetlands Trail WHERE: 22641 Highway 3, Belfair, Wa WHEN:  Sunday, November 13, 2022, 8 AM – Noon TRIP LEADER:     Whittier Johnson FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:   Whittierwj@comcast.net DESCRIPTION:   The walk will cover about 3 miles. Long a favorite birding hot spot, Theler Wetlands ... Read more

NOTE:  We are unable to accommodate Covid unvaccinated individuals. Birding trip to KGY/North Point, Olympia + Squaxin Park (if it’s slow at North Point) When: November 27, 2022 8-11am Trip leader or leaders: Laurie Gneiding Registration and contact for further information: laurierg@comcast.net Description: The walk starts from the parking lot, along the beach to KGY ... Read more