Each spring, hundreds of thousands of shorebirds stop to rest and feed in Grays Harbor estuary on 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! Tens of thousands of shorebirds feed on the open mudflats in ... Read more
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Skokomish Valley Farms (http://www.skokomishvalleyfarms.com) is located at the foot of the Olympic Mountains in Western Washington. The 735-acre farm is owned by 18 families who work together to provide tasty vegetables and eggs for the local community. Their goal is to be the best possible stewards of the land they ... Read more
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Lakewood's 342-acre park offers a diversity of habitat ranging from open meadows, brushy areas, hillsides, deciduous groves, coniferous woodland, and Waughop Lake. There are numerous foot trails throughout the park making excellent access for birding that has included over 150 species identified within the park. Every season in the park ... Read more
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Although this field trip requires you to get up early, bear in mind that early mornings can be magical, especially spring's early mornings. Meet at the Flora Vista entrance to Priest Point Park bright and early to hear birdsongs at their freshest. Learn the songs of common natives as well ... Read more
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Join Phil Kelley to see native birds and migrants at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. Each year, the refuge continues its natural slow but steady recovery after the removal of the dikes. Vegetation grows lusher every year. Visit to see what birds and other creatures are there to take advantage of ... Read more
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. This walk continues our endeavors at McLane Creek Nature Trail focusing on learning vocalizations of the common - and occasionally not so common - birds who frequent our local forests, thickets, and ponds. More and more migratory birds will be arriving and establishing nesting territory by now. Come on one ... Read more
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. McLane Nature Trail at 7:30 a.m., 5043 Delphi Road S.W., Olympia, for a walk led by Jennifer DeSelle. Discover Pass required. Breakfast after birding at Blue Heron Bakery. Beginning birders are welcome. Want to get a head start on your weekend? Join us for Birding and Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. (or ... Read more
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. This walk continues our endeavors at McLane Creek Nature Trail to learn vocalizations of the common - and not so common - birds who frequent our forests, thickets, and ponds. More and more migratory birds will be arriving and establishing nesting territory by now. Come on one or more days to ... Read more
John Fernstrom reports that swifts are nesting at Cascade Elementary School in Chehalis. They begin congregating about 6:30 p.m. and finish by about 7:30. Although Black Hills Audubon Society cannot yet lead birding walks or field trips, you are welcome to explore by yourself or with family members. Luckily, the weather has been kind. Enjoy!
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. Although this field trip requires you to get up early, bear in mind that early mornings can be magical, especially spring's early mornings. Meet at the Flora Vista entrance to Priest Point Park bright and early to hear birdsongs at their freshest. Learn the songs of common natives as well as ... Read more
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Conservationists, biologists, and many others have worked hard to restore and maintain stretches of the ancient South Sound prairie, and Glacial Heritage Preserve is one epitome of those efforts. I remember helping The Nature Conservancy pull Scotch Broom there when I first moved to Olympia, and to see the preserve's ... Read more
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. The Yakima River Canyon is an Audubon Important Bird Area (IBA) with some of the highest densities of passerines and birds of prey in the State. The Yakima River Canyon Bird Fest offers expert-led field trips, vendors, extended field trips, keynote speaker, social events, and a plethora of bird watching during ... Read more
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. Come celebrate the 24th annual Prairie Appreciation Day at Glacial Heritage Preserve. Learn about and experience one of the rarest plant communities (and its inhabitants) in the South Puget Sound region located right here in Thurston County. The celebration is full of activities for all ages, including wildflower walks, tractor rides, ... Read more
The Leavenworth area features spectacular habitats ranging from snow-capped mountains to sunny ponderosa pine forests, lush riparian zones to shrub-steppe. The festival is sponsored by the Wenatchee River Institute and North-Central Washington Audubon, and all field trips during this festival are led by experts and professionals in their field. Learn about the wide variety of ... Read more
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. Join us on this trip! Please register to join us and fill in necessary permission forms below. For more information and to register, contact Joe Zabransky at 360-438-5784 or joseph.zabransky@yahoo.com. Permission Form Notes: Field Trip Parent or Guardian Permission Form: You may download and print this Permission Form, or fill in the ... Read more
Every Memorial Day weekend, members of Washington's Audubon chapters and their families and friends gather at the primitive, yet free!, Wenas Creek Campground in the Wenas Valley, on the east side of the Cascades between Ellensburg and Yakima, to enjoy the natural surroundings, abundant bird life, and each other's company. There are campfire programs every ... Read more
Black Hills Audubon is co-sponsoring a webinar, called the "Lorax Project" to be put on by the Thurston Climate Action Team (TCAT) on May 28 at 7 p.m. The program will discuss the protection of trees in Thurston County, in particular the updating of tree ordinances by the County and the cities of Olympia, Lacey, and ... Read more
THIS TRIP IS CANCELLED. This walk is designed primarily for beginning and intermediate birders. We will look and listen for woodland birds such as Swainson’s Thrushes, Wilson Warblers, Pacific Wrens, Black-headed Grosbeaks, Western Tanagers, and Pileated Woodpeckers as we walk through the deep forest of cedars and Douglas fir to reach Henderson Inlet where we ... Read more
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. Billy Frank, Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, 7:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center (100 Brown Farm Rd. N.E., Olympia). Leader: Hank Henry. Federal refuge fee or pass required. Breakfast afterwards at Medicine Creek Cafe (formerly Norma’s) at the freeway interchange just outside the entrance to the Refuge. Beginning birders are welcome. Want ... Read more
THIS FIELD TRIP IS CANCELLED. Join us on this trip! Please register to join us and fill in necessary permission forms below. For more information and to register, contact Joe Zabransky at 360-438-5784 or joseph.zabransky@yahoo.com. Permission Form Notes: Field Trip Parent or Guardian Permission Form: You may download and print this Permission Form, or fill in ... Read more
