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Nisqually Watershed Festival

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

The Watershed Festival is an annual celebration featuring art, discovery, music and family fun. This year’s festival will include a number of displays from local organizations, walking tours, the Insect Extravaganza, a salmon barbecue and other great coffee and food options. Festival parking will be at River Ridge High School, 350 River Ridge Drive, Lacey, ... Read more

Birding and Breakfast – Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area

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

Leader: Sam Merrill. 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

Tracking Elusive Marsh Birds of Puget Sound – Cynthia Easterson

Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Come join us for an evening of enjoyment with Cindy Easterson. Cindy Easterson has served on the Board of Puget Sound Bird Observatory since 2010, and is currently filling the roles of Secretary and Treasurer.  She is a member of the Pilchuck Audubon chapter. She is an advocate for engaging citizen scientists in projects to support the ... Read more

BIG BIRDS OF CLARK COUNTY

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge 1071 S Hillhurst Rd,, Ridgefield, WA, United States

Sandhill Cranes will be our “target” species, along with Great Egrets and herons, geese and other waterfowl. These “big birds” should be plentiful at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and possible other sites in Clark County. Other interesting specialties include Red-Shouldered Hawk, American White Pelican, White-Breasted Nuthatch, and Lesser Goldfinch. Late-migrating shorebirds, warblers and other passerines ... Read more

OYAS Field Trip – Rocky Prairie

Auks, Murres, and Puffins

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 RSVP questions below when ... Read more

Olympia Birds & Brew

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

Gather with birders at the Fish Tale Brewpub on the third Monday of each month. Get to know other birders from our chapter while sipping and snacking on the couches at back of the Fish Tail Pub. Come with questions, stories or concerns about our beloved birds. All are welcome. No experience necessary.  

Birding and Breakfast – Millersylvania State Park

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

Millersylvania State Park (12245 Tilley Rd South) at 8:00 a.m. (note the later starting time for winter). Leader: Carla Miller.  Park in the first lot on the left when you enter at the main gate. A Discover Pass is required. Breakfast at the River’s Edge Restaurant at the Tumwater Valley Golf Club (4611 Tumwater Valley ... Read more

Seattle’s Adaptable Cooper’s Hawks – Ed Deal

Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Come join us for an evening of enjoyment with Ed Deal. Twenty-five years ago Cooper’s Hawks began colonizing urban and suburban landscapes throughout the US, developing a tolerance for living in proximity to humans. Ed Deal, from Seattle’s Urban Raptor Conservancy, will provide insights into these common but elusive raptors. The Seattle Cooper’s Hawk Project ... Read more

Brady Loop

This destination is a seven-mile driveable loop through farmlands and adjoining woodlots and wetlands in the Chehalis River valley in eastern Grays Harbor County. We'll search for raptors, swans and other waterfowl, plus a variety of other birds. Dress for the weather and bring water, lunch, and a spotting scope if you have one. Meet ... Read more

OYAS Field Trip – Woodard Bay

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

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 RSVP questions below when ... Read more

Backyard Birds: A Two-Hour Course Designed for Beginners

Shelton Timberland Library 710 W Alder St, Shelton, WA, United States

Kim Adelson, a BHAS board member and retired college professor, who frequently lectures on backyard birds, climate change, and other topics involving bird life, returns with her popular Backyard Birds course.  Class participants will learn to recognize and identify about 25 bird species commonly found in yards throughout our area. The birds' behavior, preferred habitats, ... Read more

Birding and Breakfast – Mud Bay Park and Ride

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

Mud Bay Park and Ride (510 Madrona Beach Road, Olympia) at 8:00 a.m. (note the later starting time for winter).  Leader: Bob Wadsworth.  Breakfast at the Shipwreck Restaurant after birding.  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 8:00 a.m. ... Read more

OYAS Field Trip – Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge

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

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 RSVP questions below when ... Read more

Annual Field Trip Planning Meeting

Bonnie Wood's house 2800 Aberdeen Court S.E. , Olympia, WA, United States

We will hold our annual field trip planning meeting for 2020 on Monday, December 9, at 6:00 at Bonnie Wood's house. Please come with your post-2019 thoughts, ideas for 2020, and friends who may wish to lead a field trip! Black Hills Audubon's field trips ventured to several new sites in our three-county area, thanks ... Read more

Monitoring Pigeon Guillemots in Puget Sound – Terence Lee

Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Avenue SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Come join us for an evening of enjoyment with Terence Lee. Terence Lee works at the Nisqually Reach Nature Center near Olympia.  He co-leads a long-term project that monitors breeding and nesting success of pigeon guillemots in Puget Sound.  He’ll present the results of previous years studies, and preliminary information collected in the summer of ... Read more

BHAS Olympia Christmas Bird Count

Olympia yacht Club 201 Simmons St NW., Olympia,, WA, United States

All CBCs will take place between December 14 and January 5 inclusive.  This year Black Hills Audubon will once again sponsor a circle in Olympia on Sunday, Dec 15th. A circle is 15 miles across and the boundaries remain the same year after year.  Each circle is divided into sub-areas and teams are sent out ... Read more

BHAS Lewis County Christmas Bird Count

Lewis County Fire District #6 2123 Jackson Hwy, Chehalis, WA, United States

All CBCs will take place between December 14 and January 5 inclusive.  This year Black Hills Audubon will once again sponsor a circle in Lewis County on Friday, Dec 20th.  A circle is 15 miles across and the boundaries remain the same year after year.  Each circle is divided into sub-areas and teams are sent ... Read more

Birding and Breakfast – Marathon Park near Capitol Lake

Marathon Park Deschutes Parkway, Olympia, WA, United States

Marathon Park near Capitol Lake (1011 Deschutes Pkwy SW, Olympia 98501) at 8:00 a.m.  (Note the later than usual time during winter.)  Leader: Jennifer DeSelle.  Breakfast at Traditions (300 5th Ave SW, Olympia 98501) after birding.  Beginning birders are welcome. Want to get a head start on your weekend? Join us for Birding and Breakfast ... Read more

2020 Skagit Eagle Festival

Skagit Valley towns WA, United States

Skagit Eagle Festival is a month-long celebration during eagle-watching season in eastern Skagit County. Activities take place in Concrete, Rockport and Marblemount every full weekend in January.  For a full schedule of events, see the website at concrete-wa.com/skagit-eagle-festival.

Deb Nickerson to present at Green Drinks Jan. 8

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

Deb Nickerson has been asked to present a program about BHAS to Green Drinks. Deb has been involved with BHAS for about 25 years and serves currently as the BHAS Communications Committee and Education Committee Chairs. Green Drinks Program Information

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