After exploratory surveys at Chelan Ridge HawkWatch in 1997, Hawkwatch International, in partnership with the USFS Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, began annual standardized counts at the site in 1998 to monitor and learn more about raptors migrating through the east Cascades of Washington within the Pacific Coast Flyway. Counts typically range between 2,000-3,000 migrants of up ... 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
Birding without Breakfast, Saturday, September 3rd Birding without Breakfast continues. 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). Participants will need to follow current COVID-19 protocols ... Read more
Invitation to a Rally Opposing Clearcutting of Washington’s Legacy Forests You are invited to a rally in opposition to the clearcutting of Washington’s last remaining mature legacy forests (generally pre-1945, and older). This event will be on Tuesday, September 6, at 8:30 AM in front of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Olympia (1111 ... Read more
SEPTEMBER PROGRAM SPEAKER (VIA ZOOM) BIRDIE BIG YEAR: ELEVATING WOMEN BIRDERS With Tiffany Kersten, owner of Nature Ninja Birding Tours THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH, 7 PM REGISTER HERE: Tiffany Kersten is a Wisconsin native, turned Texan by way of New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Hawaii. She holds a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology from Northland College, and has ... Read more
The Puget Sound Bird Fest is a celebration of birds and nature that happens each fall in Edmonds, Washington. Typically, the weekend-long event offers presentations by local experts, field activities, exhibits, vendors, kid's activities, and workshops and demonstrations. Many Bird Fest activities are free , other activities require a nominal fee and advance registration. For ... 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
BIRDS AND BREW SEPTEMBER 19TH LOCATION: BOSTON HARBOR MARINA 312 73RD AVE NE OLYMPIA We will once again meet at Boston Harbor Marina which is a lovely spot to gather and talk. It has a covered deck area with picnic tables. This is open to Black Hills members and non-members alike. Although it starts ... Read more
This annual birding and nature festival is a celebration of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge’s many species and diverse habitats. There will be an amazing array of at least 30 tours, hikes, walks, classes, presentations, and other events happening all around the Long Beach Peninsula and Willapa Bay. Whether you’re an experienced birder or just getting ... 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
BirdFest and Bluegrass is the main event every year that the Friends & the City of Ridgefield put on to bring awareness to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, and all that is has to offer. We celebrate the Sandhill Crane returning to the Refuge, a huge stately bird that is endangered in Washington State, and we ... Read more
Birding without Breakfast, October through December Saturday, October 1: Woodard Bay Conservation Area at 7:30 a.m. 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 ... 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
LADY ALDERBROOK CRUISE IS BACK!! Join us on Sunday, October 2 from 12 noon to 2:00 cruising the Hood Canal on the Lady Alderbrook. We will board the Lady Alderbrook at the Alderbrook Resort in Union and spend two hours enjoying the birds with professional guides Bruce LaBar, Gene Revelas, and Bill Tweit. As in ... 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
October Speaker Program via Zoom Dr. Kim Adelson, PhD Thursday October 13th 7 pm For hundreds of years, birds have been considered incapable of advanced thought or learning. This is why the phrase “bird brain” is commonly used to denote persons who are dolts or simpletons. But… do birds really deserve this bad rap? ... 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
BIRDS AND BREW October 17TH LOCATION: BOSTON HARBOR MARINA 312 73RD AVE NE OLYMPIA We will meet one more time this year at Boston Harbor Marina which is a lovely spot to gather and talk. It has a covered deck area with picnic tables. This is open to Black Hills members and non-members alike. ... 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
