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LESSONS FROM A BIRD BUM
VirtualSPEAKER PROGRAM VIA ZOOM BIRDING TIPS LEARNED THROUGH A MISSPENT YOUTH Cameron Cox Thursday November 10th 7 pm Cameron spent his early adulthood traveling the country in search of birds. The lessons he learned were earned by sleeping on picnic tables to avoid nocturnal snake snuggling, having his most prominent piece of household décor be ... Read more
Birding at the McLane Creek Nature Trail
McLane Creek Nature Trail 5043 Delphi Road Southwest, Olympia, WA, United StatesNOTE: 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
Birding Field Trip to Theler Wetlands Trail
Theler Wetlands 22641 WA-3, Belfair, WA, United StatesNOTE: 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
COASST Training
The Evergreeen State College 2700 Evergreen Parkway N.W., Olympia, United StatesCOASST (Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team) will hold a training at Evergreen State College November 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This training will be a combined Beached Birds and Marine Debris Training. Established in 1999, The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) is a citizen science project housed at the University ... Read more
Olympia Birds & Brew
Fish Tale Brewpub 515 Jefferson St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesBIRDS AND BREW NOVEMBER 21st 4:30 – 6 PM LOCATION: FISH TALE BREW PUB 515 JEFFERSON ST SE, OLYMPIA We have now switched to an indoor space for the winter to gather and talk. We will have our own table area so be sure to ask where we are if you don’t see us. ... Read more
Birding trip to KGY/North
KGY Point 1700 Marine Dr NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesNOTE: 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
Birding without Breakfast
Mud Bay Park and Ride Madrona Beach Rd, Olympia, WA, United StatesNOTE: We are unable to accommodate COVID-19 unvaccinated individuals. Leader: Bob Wadsworth Description: Birding without Breakfast in Mud Bay Area.Birding without Breakfast walks are especially appropriate for beginning and intermediate birders. Participants will need to follow current COVID-19 protocols and sign a liability form relating to COVID-19. Meeting location: Meet at 8:00 AM (note the ... Read more
Birding the Bayshore Preserve
Bayshore Preserve 3800 WA-3, Shelton, WA, United StatesNOTE: We are unable to accommodate Covid unvaccinated individuals. Birding the Bayshore Preserve, a Capitol Land Trust preserve Saturday, December 3, 2022, 9 AM – noon Trip leader: Miles McEvoy Location: 3800 WA-3, Shelton, WA 98584. Free parking to the right of the gate facing a wood and metal mesh fence. Alternative parking is available at ... Read more
BIRDS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
VirtualBIRDS AND CLIMATE CHANGE SPEAKER PROGRAM VIA ZOOM THURSDAY DECEMBER 8, 2022 7 PM STEVE HAMPTON, Ph.D. Are you wondering what is happening with our resident, migratory and changing bird species? Steve Hampton has some of the answers. He will share with us “Birds & Climate Change: The Changes That Are Already Happening, With a ... Read more
Birding Trip to Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park 5801 Henderson Road S.E., Tumwater, WA, United StatesBirding at the Pioneer Park Date: Sunday, 11 December 2022. Meet at 9 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Location: Pioneer Park, 5801 Henderson Blvd SE, Tumwater. Meet in the far end of the parking lot. Look for people with scopes and binoculars. Trip leader: Jason Zolle Description: Pioneer Park features both ... Read more
Birding at the Kennedy Creek Estuary
Kennedy Creek Estuary 1350 SE Old Olympic Highway, Shelton, WA, United StatesBirding at the Kennedy Creek Estuary DNR Interpretive Site Date: Saturday, 17 December 2022 Start/End: From 8:30 - 10:30 am. 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 ... Read more
Olympia Birds & Brew
Fish Tale Brewpub 515 Jefferson St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesBIRDS AND BREW DECEMBER 19TH 4:30 – 6 PM LOCATION: FISH TALE BREW PUB 515 JEFFERSON ST SE, OLYMPIA We will now be meeting indoors to gather and talk. We have our own table area so be sure to ask where we are if you don’t see us. This is open to Black Hills ... Read more
Submit Comments: Thurston Comprehensive Plan
Easy Ways to Submit Comments for the Scope of the Thurston Comprehensive Plan Update BY JANUARY 6 Your opinion will count for a lot in the first stage of the two-year process of creating Thurston County’s new comprehensive plan. The new comp plan, called Thurston 2045, will be the basis of all county codes, plans ... Read more
Birding without Breakfast, Marathon Park
Marathon Park 1000 Deschutes Parkway , Olympia, WA, United StatesDate: Saturday, January 7 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 Leader: Jennifer DeSelle Description: Birding without 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 without Breakfast walks are especially appropriate for beginning and intermediate birders. Participants will need ... Read more
Birding Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 100 Brown Farm Rd NE, Olympia, WA, United StatesIn 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
RARE BIRDS OF BILLY FRANK JR. NISQUALLY NWR
VirtualJANUARY SPEAKER PROGRAM RARE BIRDS OF BILLY FRANK JR. NISQUALLY NWR With Shep Thorp, DVM Thursday January 12th at 7 pm via Zoom There are many of us who attend the Wednesday bird walks at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. It is a premier birding spot that has wonderful birds all ... Read more
Birding at Capitol Lake, North Pool
Marathon Park 1000 Deschutes Parkway , Olympia, WA, United StatesDate: Saturday, 14 January 2023. Meet at 8 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Trip leader: Kyle Leader. Registration and more information available from Kyle Leader at kchuckles11@yahoo.com Location: Meet at Marathon Park, Olympia. Look for people with scopes and binoculars. Description: The walk is around the North Pool of Capitol Lake ... Read more
Birds & Brew
Fish Tale Brewpub 515 Jefferson St. SE, Olympia, WA, United StatesBIRDS AND BREW JANUARY 16TH 4:30 – 6 PM LOCATION: FISH TALE BREW PUB 515 JEFFERSON ST SE OLYMPIA We are now meeting indoors to gather and talk. We have our own table area so be sure to ask where we are if you don’t see us. This is open to Black Hills members ... Read more
Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival
Skagit Valley towns WA, United StatesCelebrate the annual return of the majestic eagles to Skagit Valley. The peak of eagle-watching season is in late December through early February as the salmon reach the end of their life cycle. Bald eagles can typically be spotted feeding on river gravel bars in the morning between 5 – 11 AM. Whether you live ... Read more