BHAS is soliciting nominations for the Jack Davis Conservationist of the Year Award. The award is expected to be presented at a BHAS event in March 2022, or if necessary announced in another venue. Deadline for nominations is January 1, 2022. The purpose of the Award is to recognize local citizens or teams that ... 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
The North Puget Sound is a wonderful place to watch birds of all kinds and the Stanwood Camano Snow Goose and Birding Festival is a celebration of our unique opportunity to enjoy wildlife. The festival typically offers several classes about wildlife and tours of favorite places to watch the birds that winter here. Winter residents ... Read more
BHAS Program via ZOOM Thursday, January 13th 7 PM With Cliff Rice Registration Required We’re in a climate emergency. Electric vehicles are needed as part of the clean energy transition. They also increase short-term carbon emissions, destroy rainforests, and dramatically increase the environmental effects associated with mining for battery minerals. What’s a conscientious planetary citizen to do? Cliff is ... 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
We were not able to recognize an outstanding volunteer during 2021 but we plan to do so in 2022, regardless of whether we have a March gathering to present this award. We are now taking nominations from BHAS members. Here are the criteria: THE NOMINEE DOES THIS: Contributes outstanding long-term service through work that addresses ... Read more
To be on the safe side, we will not have our in-person gathering in January. We hope February will bring better conditions so we can once again meet at the Fish Tale Pub. We will have a Zoom meeting this month for January 17th at 4:30 pm. Please register for this at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-ugqDwqHtG6dCO3zF7uZVRD55GbCZK0 This is ... Read more
Field Trip to Olympia Waterfronts Date: Wednesday, January 26 Start/End: From 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Leader: Paul Hicks RSVP: by Monday, January 24, with cell number, to paulhicks7373@gmail.com Targets: saltwater and freshwater waterfowl. 15+ species are possible, more if you count loons, grebes and alcids. Start: KGY Point/North Point parking lot, below the radio ... Read more
February 5, 2022 8:00 Leader: Suzanne Wilson. Billy Frank, Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center (100 Brown Farm Rd NE, Olympia 98516) . 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 a leader, to facilitate birding and social distancing.
BHAS Program via ZOOM Thursday, February 10th 7 PM Speaker: Dr. Daniel Roby, Oregon State University Registration Required The largest breeding colonies of Caspian Terns and Double-crested Cormorants anywhere in the world were on East Sand Island just inside the mouth of the Columbia River during the first decade of this century. This would have ... Read more
Saturday, February 12, 9 to 11am Leader:Mary Birchem Description and Targets: This will be a beginner-friendly outing. We will be looking for winter songbirds, woodpeckers, and anything else with feathers! Meeting place: Woodard Bay Conservation Area. Discovery Pass required. Look for people with binoculars. Trail information: This field trip is primarily for beginning and intermediate ... Read more
Join in the Fun! The Great Backyard Bird Count on Presidents’ Day Weekend Feb. 18-21 Looking for a way to enjoy the great outdoors this February? Join millions of bird watchers across North America and the world in a free, fun event that involves all ages. Count birds in your backyard or anywhere to help ... Read more
To be on the safe side, we will not have our in-person gathering in February. We hope March will bring better conditions so we can once again meet at the Fish Tale Pub. We will have a Zoom meeting this month for February 21st at 4:30 pm. Please register for this at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtceCqpjgtEtG5PdMkJQz5YvYlDmS4bfk8 This is ... Read more
Do you want to know what the bird is that you keep seeing in your yard or neighborhood? What it eats? Where it goes in the winter? We at the Black Hills Audubon Society (BHAS) offer you an opportunity to learn about the birds you are most likely to see in western Washington. Dr. Kim ... Read more
Birding at Woodard Bay Conservation Area Date: Friday, 25 February 2022 Start/End: From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Leader: Miles McEvoy 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. ... Read more
March 5, 2022 8:00 Leader: Sam Merrill . Meet at the Woodard Bay parking lot. Directions from Olympia: take Boston Harbor Road north, then right on Woodard Bay Road, crossing Libby Road; park on the left just before crossing the bridge over Woodard Bay (Discover Pass required); or drive across the bridge and up the hill ... Read more
BHAS Program via ZOOM Thursday, March 10th 7 PM Speaker: Martha Jordan, NW Swan Conservation Association Registration Required MARTHA JORDAN, a well-known swan biologist, will talk aboutTrumpeter and Tundra swans in the Pacific Northwest. You will learn about their life history and biology, and see some excellent photos that show the field marks of each ... Read more
Saturday, March 12, 2022, 9 to 11 am Leader: Kyle Leader Registration Required: kchuckles11@yahoo.com Description and Targets: This will be a beginner-friendly outing. We will be looking for winter songbirds and raptors. Meeting place: Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve, 12315 Waddell Creek Rd SW, Thurston County. From southbound or northbound Interstate 5, take Exit 95 ... Read more
On Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the 2022 Brant Wildlife Festival is a mix of outdoor, indoor, and self-directed events during March and April. Covid protocols will be followed at all events. The Brant Wildlife Festival celebrates nature, particularly Brant geese as they rest and feed on the shores of mid-Vancouver Island before continuing their migration ... Read more
