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 7 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Leader: Bob Wadsworth Description: Birding with Breakfast at Black Lake Meadows. One mile gravel walkway (old road) with shrub/wetland habitat. Area managed by Olympia Parks, Arts, and Recreation. Birding with Breakfast walks are especially appropriate for beginning and intermediate birders. Breakfast location TBD. Meeting ... 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
With Thomas Bancroft - biologist, author, science policy advisor and exceptional photographer. The speaker will be with us in person at Temple Beth Hatfiloh. Social time starts at 6:30 with the program beginning at 7:00. The program will also be available via Zoom, which requires registration. To register for the Zoom presentation, click this link: ... Read more
Birding at the Kennedy Creek Estuary DNR Interpretive Site Date: Saturday, December 14th. Start/End: From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 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 at the end of a 100-yard path. Location: Kennedy Creek ... Read more
It’s fun, it’s important, and this year it is 125 years old. It’s the Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count. The CBC has become a happy tradition for volunteers in over 20 countries in the western Hemisphere. Each year it is conducted between December 14 and January 5, and last year 83,000 volunteers counted 40 ... Read more
BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY DECEMBER 16TH 4:30 – 6:00ish EQUAL LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 2752 PACIFIC AVE SE OLYMPIA Birds and Brew is a social time for folks to gather and talk about birds and birding. This is open to Black Hills members and non-members alike. Although it starts at 4:30 pm, it is ... 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
It’s fun, it’s important, and this year it is 125 years old. It’s the Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count. The CBC has become a happy tradition for volunteers in over 20 countries in the western Hemisphere. Each year it is conducted between December 14 and January 5, and last year 83,000 volunteers counted 40 ... 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
Birding With Breakfast Date: Saturday, January 4 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 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 ... 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
Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Temple Beth Hatfiloh and via Zoom (register below) Beautiful, Remarkable Bird Songs Kim Adelson Throughout the ages, bird song has inspired poets, essayists, and composers. During this talk, you’ll get to hear examples of some of the world’s most beautiful bird songs as well as snippets of some ... 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
Lecture and Field Study: 2 class sessions and 2 field study sessions with Scott Mills, Bill Shelmerdine and Bill Tweit Living in the region where gulls hybridize can make the identification of some of them rather difficult. However, we have several species of gull that have marks which help key them out more easily. ... Read more
Birding at Capitol Lake, North Pool Date: Sunday, 19 January 2025 Start/End: Meet at 9 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. ... Read more
TUESDAY - JANUARY 21 - 7:30 am One of the most beautiful places in Mason County is the Tahuya area which is the east side of the Hood Canal. If you haven’t been there, we invite you to join a field trip this January. If you have been there, you know you want to go ... 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
