Next Book Club Meeting! After spending a lovely evening outside and discussing the BHAS Book Club’s previous book choice (Better Living Through Birding, by Christian Cooper), it is now time to look ahead to our next book discussion! Our next meeting will be via Zoom on Tuesday, November 14th at 6:00 PM. The book we ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY NOVEMBER 20TH 4:30 – 6:30 PM NEW LOCATION: EQUAL LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 520 FOURTH AVE E OLYMPIA (Diagonally opposite from Olympia City Hall on corner of 4th and Cherry) Unfortunately, our traditional space to meet, Fish Tale Brew Pub, has closed down. We are excited to find Equal Latin ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
Date: Saturday, December 2 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (note the later starting time for winter) Leader: Bob Wadsworth Description: Birding with Breakfast at LBA Woods. Participants will be led on trails in the LBA Woods to see and hear woodland species. These trails have slight ups and downs. Birding with Breakfast walks are ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
Birding at Capitol Lake, North Pool Date: Saturday, 9 December 2023 Start/End: Meet at 9 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Trip leader: Miles McEvoy 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. ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
Midway Island Seabirds With Elizabeth Rodrick, BHAS Member Thursday, December 14th - via Zoom Watch with us At Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Ave SE Olympia Social time 6:30, Program at 7 pm or from home (see link below) Elizabeth Rodrick will reminisce about living on Midway Island as a Navy brat during 1957-58 and ... Read more
The Olympia Circle on Sunday, December 17th Please contact Bill Shelmerdine georn1@hotmail.com We are also looking for homeowners who are willing to survey the birds on their property. The properties need to be located within the established circles. If you are interested in participating in the CBC, contact the count coordinator in your area of ... Read more
BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY DECEMBER 18TH 4:30 – 6:30 PM EQUAL LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 520 FOURTH AVE E OLYMPIA (Diagonally opposite from Olympia City Hall on corner of 4th and Cherry) Birds and Brew is a social time for folks to gather and talk all things avian. This is open to Black Hills members ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
The Lewis County Circle on Saturday, December 23rd Please Contact Allison Anholt Allison.anholt@gmail.com We are also looking for homeowners who are willing to survey the birds on their property. The properties need to be located within the established circles. If you are interested in participating in the CBC, contact the count coordinator in your area ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
Birding at Black Lake Meadows Date: Saturday, 30 December 2023 Location: Meet at Black Lake Meadows Reserve parking area, 3333 21st Ave SW, Olympia, WA, USA Start/End: Meet at 8 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Description: Join Lin "Caspian" Stern on a laid-back holiday walk to Black Lake Meadows. This short, ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
Date: Saturday, January 6 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 Leader: Jennifer DeSelle Description: Birding with Breakfast starting at Marathon Park near Capitol Lake. Participants will view birds on the water on both the North and South Pools, and related areas. Birding with Breakfast walks are especially appropriate for beginning and intermediate birders. Breakfast location TBD. ... Read more
In all seasons of the year, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge has something to see. We are lucky to have this treasured preserve in Thurston County. An important stop on the Pacific migratory route north and south, waterfowl stop and may congregate in great numbers here. A mix of habitats - mixed ... Read more
A Tale of Two Puffins: Two Ecosystems, Two Islands, Two Puffins By Scott F Pearson, DFW Thursday, January 11th at 7 pm - Social time 6:30 pm Dr. Pearson will be giving his talk live at Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Ave SE Olympia You can also view it via Zoom – see link below ... Read more
