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Birding without Breakfast/Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 100 Brown Farm Rd NE, Olympia, WA, United States

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

Puget Sound Bird Fest

Frances Anderson Center 700 Main Street, Edmonds, WA, United States

To maintain a safe environment for everyone at the Puget Sound Bird Fest, group sizes will be limited and current COVID safety recommendations will be followed which may include masking and distancing.  The Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds offers birders a wide variety of habitats: salt water, fresh water, wetlands, fields, ravines, woods, and ... Read more

Recurring

Olympia Birds & Brew

TBD WA, United States

It is finally happening. Most of us are vaccinated and beginning to emerge from our homes to once again socialize. Birds and Brew is ready to meet in person. It will be a great time to celebrate being our new freedom as well as spring migration. Any questions can go to Craig at quetsal48@comcast.net. Location ... Read more

Wings Over Willapa

Long Beach, Washington Long Beach, Washington, WA, United States

Wings Over Willapa is a celebration of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge's many species and diverse habitats.  The festival will offer an amazing array of tours, workshops, and other events  around the Long Beach Peninsula and Willapa Bay.  Events and field trips this year include beach walks to identify shorebirds, kayaking, sunset birding walks, night ... Read more

ACOW

WHAT? ACOW AGAIN? Yes, this is another article about ACOW. Not a bovine, but Audubon Council of Washington, the annual conference of Audubon chapters in Washington State. Hope you will register to attend, and contact a BHAS board member to coordinate with others from our chapter who are attending. This year ACOW will be hosted by ... Read more

Birding at LBA Woods

LBA Woods 3333 Morse-Merryman Rd SE, Olympia, WA, United States

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

Birding Without Breakfast

Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area 7000 Whitham Rd Ne, Olympia, WA, United States

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

Washington’s Birds by Habitat — 4 Wednesday Classes

Washington is home to more than 350 species of birds. While some can be found nearly everywhere in our state – think “crow” or “American Robin” – many more spend their time in a particular environment. The rain forest of the Olympic Peninsula generally supports species not found in the scablands near Moses Lake! One ... Read more

Black Hills Audubon Program via ZOOM

Terry Frederick – The Mt Rainier Ptarmigan: Life History and Protection Under the ESA Terry Frederick is a Conservation Planner at the Portland Regional Office of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  She formerly worked for the Washington Field Office in Lacey where she prepared a status assessment for the Mt Rainier subspecies of White-tailed Ptarmigan. ... Read more

Olympia Birds & Brew

TBD WA, United States

Our next gathering will be Monday, October 18th, at Boston Harbor Marina at 312 73rd Ave NE, Olympia.  This will be our last outdoor meeting for this year and we will decide then if we will go to an indoor venue or start up with Zoom meetings again.  Please join us between 4:30 to 6 ... Read more

Birding at Capitol Lake

Marathon Park 1000 Deschutes Parkway , Olympia, WA, United States

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

Accessible Birding Trip – Nisqually NWR

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 100 Brown Farm Rd NE, Olympia, WA, United States

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

BIRDING AT SCATTER CREEK WMA ON OCTOBER 30

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

Birding Without Breakfast

Millersylvania State Park 12245 Tilley Rd South, Olympia, WA , United States

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 Field Trip – Olympia

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

The Special Birds of Mount Rainier VIA ZOOM

SPEAKER PROGRAM VIA ZOOM November 11, 2021  7 PM Jeff Antonelis-Lapp  - The Special Birds of Mount Rainier Pre-registration required below To most birders, Mount Rainier National Park is a mecca for subalpine and alpine birds that include Gray Jay, Clark’s Nutcracker, Mountain Bluebird, and many other species. It’s also home to highly sought-after specialties ... Read more

Olympia Birds & Brew

Fish Tale Brewpub 515 Jefferson St. SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Our next gathering will be Monday, November 15th, at the Fish Tale Brew Pub at 515 Jefferson SE, in Olympia.  This will be indoors so we ask that participants be vaccinated and maintain social distancing as much as possible.  Please join us between 4:30 and 6 pm. with a drop-in anytime to talk birds agenda.   ... Read more

Woodard Bay Field Trip

Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area 7000 Whitham Rd Ne, Olympia, WA, United States

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 Without Breakfast

Mud Bay Park and Ride Madrona Beach Rd, Olympia, WA, United States

December 4, 2021 8:00 Leader:  Bob Wadsworth.   Meet at the Mud Bay Park and Ride (510 Madrona Beach Road, Olympia). We will walk the William Cannon Trail and the Randall Capitol Land Trust property. Participants will need to follow current COVID-19 protocols, sign a liability form for Birds without Breakfast relating to COVID-19.

Kennedy Creek Field Trip

Kennedy Creek Estuary 1350 SE Old Olympic Highway, Shelton, WA, United States

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

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