Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Auto Tour Sunday, March 2, 2025 Meet at Grand Mound Park and Ride at 9 AM, return to Grand Mound around 5 PM. Description: Kick back and enjoy a day of birding by car along Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge’s auto tour route. Located along the Columbia River, 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
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
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
Our 2024 Festival was a huge success–thanks to everyone who attended and to our many volunteers. We invite you to join us in 2025, from March 14 to 16, where you’ll find activities for all ages to enhance your outdoor experience and love of birding! Please check back in 2025 for registration and event schedule ... Read more
The Black Hills Audubon Society will be holding a vote to determine whether or not it should change its name. You can find out more by reviewing the Voters' Guide.
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
For more than twenty years, Othello, Washington has honored the annual arrival of nearly 35,000 sandhill cranes every March as they journey north to their breeding habitats in Alaska. This Festival provides a fantastic chance to observe the cranes up close, guided by local experts. Additionally, it features specialized tours highlighting the region's flora, fauna, ... 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
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 Brant Wildlife Festival aims to connect community with the spectacular migratory return of Brant geese to raise awareness for the biological diversity within the region and highlight the importance of protecting critical habitat and minimizing disturbance to wildlife. The Brant Wildlife Festival takes place during a time where wildlife is extremely active, with Brant ... 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
BirdFest offers a major birding event in the wild and untamed Olympic Peninsula, hosted at the new facility of the Dungeness River Nature Center. The North Olympic Peninsula comprises a strip of coastlines and forests between the million-acre Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The steep rise of the mountains allows ... Read more
Spend an amazing weekend witnessing the spectacular spring migration in the Harney Basin of Southeast Oregon. View thousands of migratory birds as they rest and feed in the open spaces of Oregon’s high desert. We have a great line-up of van-guided tours; caravan tours; hiking, biking and walking tours; other activities, programs, and tons of family-friendly ... 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
Each spring, hundreds of thousands of shorebirds stop to rest and feed along the Washington Coast and in the Grays Harbor estuary during their migration northward. Coming from as far south as Argentina, these Arctic-bound shorebirds are among the world's greatest migrants. Some birds travel over 15,000 miles round trip! The concentration of birds during ... Read more
