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
BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY JANUARY 20TH 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
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
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
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, February 1 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 Leader: Deb Nickerson Description: Meet at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge at 8:00 a.m. for a walk through freshwater wetlands and woods, and along the estuary. Birding with Breakfast walks are especially appropriate for beginning and intermediate birders. Meeting location: Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the ... 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
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, February 22. Meet at 9 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Trip leader: Lin “Caspian” Stern Description and Targets: Burfoot Park covers 65 acres of property with 1,100 feet of saltwater beach frontage on Budd Inlet. This will be a beginner-friendly outing. We will be looking for songbirds and ... 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
The evening includes: a catered dinner, opportunities to purchase exciting “Events and Adventures”, socializing with friends, hearing about our chapter’s work and accomplishments this past year, and a talk from our featured speaker, author Maria Ruth, about her work with Pigeon Guillemots in Puget Sound. It will be an unforgettable evening. Her presentation, “My Big ... 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
Do you want to know what kind of birds you keep seeing in your yard or on neighborhood walks? Do you wonder about what they eat? Where they go in the winter? What makes them unique? Do you want to learn how to go about identifying birds? We at the Black Hills Audubon Society (BHAS) ... Read more
