THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. This walk continues our endeavors at McLane Creek Nature Trail to learn vocalizations of the common - and not so common - birds who frequent our forests, thickets, and ponds. More and more migratory birds will be arriving and establishing nesting territory by now. Come on one or more days to ... Read more
John Fernstrom reports that swifts are nesting at Cascade Elementary School in Chehalis. They begin congregating about 6:30 p.m. and finish by about 7:30. Although Black Hills Audubon Society cannot yet lead birding walks or field trips, you are welcome to explore by yourself or with family members. Luckily, the weather has been kind. Enjoy!
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. Although this field trip requires you to get up early, bear in mind that early mornings can be magical, especially spring's early mornings. Meet at the Flora Vista entrance to Priest Point Park bright and early to hear birdsongs at their freshest. Learn the songs of common natives as well as ... Read more
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Conservationists, biologists, and many others have worked hard to restore and maintain stretches of the ancient South Sound prairie, and Glacial Heritage Preserve is one epitome of those efforts. I remember helping The Nature Conservancy pull Scotch Broom there when I first moved to Olympia, and to see the preserve's ... Read more
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. Come celebrate the 24th annual Prairie Appreciation Day at Glacial Heritage Preserve. Learn about and experience one of the rarest plant communities (and its inhabitants) in the South Puget Sound region located right here in Thurston County. The celebration is full of activities for all ages, including wildflower walks, tractor rides, ... Read more
THIS TRIP IS CANCELLED. This walk is designed primarily for beginning and intermediate birders. We will look and listen for woodland birds such as Swainson’s Thrushes, Wilson Warblers, Pacific Wrens, Black-headed Grosbeaks, Western Tanagers, and Pileated Woodpeckers as we walk through the deep forest of cedars and Douglas fir to reach Henderson Inlet where we ... Read more
Join us for the first BHAS-sponsored field trip in over a year! This trip to the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is primarily for beginning and intermediate birders. In light of COVID-19, we will follow strict guidelines, which are listed on the liability form at: https://blackhills-audubon.org/black-hills-field-trip-liability-form/. We will explore the diverse habitats of ... Read more
Birding and Breakfast is back … but without the Breakfast, at least for now. Especially appropriate for beginning and intermediate birders, Birding without Breakfast will be the first Saturday of each month, September through June. Starting time 7:30 a.m. (except 8:00 a.m. for the winter months from November through February). September 4: Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually ... Read more
Meet at 8:30 AM and plan around two hours for the walk (though it could go longer if things get interesting). Location: Meet at the small parking lot by the tennis courts and playground. LBA Park is on Amherst St south off Morse Merriman Rd. Closest address is 3428 Amhurst St SE (for GPS search). ... Read more
Leader: Bob Wadsworth. From Olympia: take Boston Harbor Road north, then right on Woodard Bay Road, crossing Libby Road. There is a small parking area requiring a Discover Pass on the left just before crossing the bridge over Woodard Bay; or drive across the bridge and up the hill to a County parking lot that ... Read more
Meet at 8:30 and plan around two hours for the walk (though it could go longer if things get interesting). Location: Meet at Marathon Park, Olympia. Look for people with scopes and binoculars. Description: The walk is around Capitol Lake focusing on waterfowl Trip leader: Kyle Leader Please review Covid guidelines before registering. Liability Form ... Read more
Date: Sunday, 24 October 2021 Start/End: 9-11 AM As part of Birdability Week we are excited to bring you an accessible bird outing to Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. Our mission is to share the joys of birding with people experiencing a disability and to ensure birding is accessible for everyone. Accessibility: There ... Read more
Start/End: Meet at 8:30 and plan around two hours for the walk (though it could go longer if things get interesting). Location: Meet at the Scatter Creek Wildlife Management Area 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. ... Read more
Leaders: Carla Miller and Jennifer DeSelle. Park in the first lot on the left when you enter at the main gate. A Discover Pass is required. (note the later starting time for winter).
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
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
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
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
