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Unravelling the Mysteries of the Marbled Murrelet / Martin Raphael, PhD

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

Come join us for an evening of enjoyment with Marty Raphael, an ornithologist and forest ecologist, recently retired (but still active) at the Pacific Northwest Research Station (U.S. Forest Service) in Tumwater. During his distinguished scientific career, he has conducted extensive research on the terrestrial and marine life history of marbled murrelets, which were listed as ... Read more

Downtown Ducks

Marathon Park Deschutes Parkway, Olympia, WA, United States

Capital Lake is always wonderful in the winter, typically rich in waterfowl, especially a great variety of ducks.  And we often find some unusual species to make the experience even more special. We emphasize helping people with less experience in birding as they learn to identify categories of birds, and we concentrate on water birds ... Read more

Recurring

Skagit Eagle Festival

Concrete Chamber 45770 Main Street, Concrete, WA, United States

The 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. Please note that some activities are repeated each weekend, on both Saturday and Sunday; other events are one-time only, offered on a Saturday and/or Sunday during specific ... Read more

Birding and Breakfast – Capitol Lake (Marathon Park)/Jennifer DeSelle

Marathon Park Deschutes Parkway, Olympia, WA, United States

Meet at Capitol Lake's Marathon Park at 8:00 a.m. and breakfast at a Traditions restaurant after birding. Want to get a head start on your weekend? Join us for Birding and Breakfast on the first Saturday of each month. Bird with us, then enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant. Beginning  birders are welcome. Share what you know, connect, enjoy. ... Read more

Understanding Shorebirds, the Miracle of Migration – Tim Boyer

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

Come join us for an evening of enjoyment with Tim Boyer, an award winning nature photographer. His images have been published in many bird and nature magazines. He is a full-time photographer and a graduate of Seattle Audubon’s Master Birder Program. He enjoys sharing his knowledge of photography and birds through workshops and presentations. Shorebirds ... Read more

Birding 101 Class with Black Hills Audubon Society’s Scott Mills, Ph.D

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

This course, taught by retired professor of ornithology Scott Mills, will provide an introduction to birding with an emphasis on developing identification skills. Other topics will include a review of birding tools including binoculars and field guides, an introduction to birding terminology, and some discussion of basic bird biology as they relate to identification. The ... Read more

Kennedy Creek Estuary

Kennedy Creek Estuary 1350 SE Old Olympic Highway, Shelton, WA, United States

Kennedy Creek and Kennedy Creek Estuary are magnets for many species of wintering birds.  Raptors feed on chum carcasses.  Peregrines feed on Dunlin, peeps and other little shorebirds.  Gulls and shorebirds feed on krill and other niblets left by falling tides.  There is a viewing area overlooking the preserve and Oyster Bay.  You will be ... Read more

OYAS Field Trip – Capitol Lake

Join us on this trip! Please register to join us and fill in necessary permission forms below. 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 you register. Photo Release Form: There will be times on OYAS field trips ... Read more

Lewis County Birding Hotspots

Centralia Safeway 1129 Harrison Avenue, Centralia, WA, United States

Here is a chance to explore some birding hotspots in Lewis County near Centralia, an area that generally our field trips neglect.  We'll travel to Goodrich Rd, Borst Park, Airport Rd, Hillburger Pond and Alexander Park to find waterfowl and winter forest birds. Meet at the Centralia Safeway, 1129 Harrison in Centralia at 8am to ... Read more

Recurring

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.  

Backyard Birds: A two-hour course designed for beginners – Olympia

Olympia High School 1302 North St SE, Olympia, WA, United States

Olympia class: Olympia High School Library, January 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost per class is $25.00. Registration is required; contact Deb Nickerson at debranick@gmail.com or 360-481-7446 to register. Kim Adelson, a BHAS Board member and retired college professor who frequently lectures on backyard birds, will teach participants to recognize and identify about 25 bird ... Read more

Birding and Breakfast – Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge / Suzanne Wilson

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

Meet at Nisqually Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center parking lot (100 Brown Farm  Road NE, Olympia, WA 98516) at 8:00 a.m.  ( $3.00 fee for 4 adults or Federal Park Pass required; children under 16 free).  Breakfast at Panera Bread at Hawks Prairie after birding. Want to get a head start on your weekend? Join us for Birding and Breakfast on the first Saturday of ... Read more

Winter Wings Birdfest

Klamath Falls Klamath Falls, OR, United States

Celebrate the 40th (!) annual Winter Wings Birdfest and enjoy over 50 guided birding and photography field trips, workshops, receptions, keynotes, and more throughout the Klamath Basin in Oregon and California. Featured speakers will be Pepper Trail, George Lepp, and Julie Zickefoose. To learn more visit www.WinterWingsFest.org. Registration opened December 15th. Register as early as ... Read more

Birds of Kruger and Kalahari National Park (South Africa / Botswana) – Cori Halverson

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

Come join us for an evening of enjoyment with Cori Halverson. Cori, a member of Black Hills Audubon, will show photos from her May 2018 birding trip to South Africa where she visited Kruger National Park and Kgalagadi Trans-frontier Park. Cori’s photos were taken with a D40 Nikon camera with a Tamron lens. She is ... Read more

OYAS Field Trip – Bayshore (Mason City)

Bayshore Preserve 3800 WA-3, Shelton, WA, United States

Join us on this trip! Please register to join us and fill in necessary permission forms below. 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 you register. Photo Release Form: There will be times on OYAS field trips ... Read more

Free

Port Susan Snow Goose and Birding Festival

Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center 27130 102nd Avenue N.W., Stanwood, WA, United States

The North Puget Sound is a wonderful place to watch birds of all kinds and the Port Susan Snow Goose and Birding Festival facilitates your exploration. The festival typically offers several classes about wildlife and tours of favorite places to watch the birds that winter here. Winter residents include Great Blue Heron, Eagles, Hawks, and ... Read more

Birding and Breakfast – Woodard Bay

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

Meet at Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area at 7:30.  Discover Pass required. Bring your own breakfast. Want to get a head start on your weekend? Join us for Birding and Breakfast on the first Saturday of each month. Beginning  birders are welcome. Share what you know, connect, enjoy. For more information, contact Black Hills Audubon Society at 360-352-7299.

Identifying Shorebirds Class with Black Hills Audubon Society’s Scott Mills, Ph.D

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

This course is taught by retired professor of ornithology Scott Mills. Five Saturday Mornings: March 2 - March 30 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Where: Visitor Center Hall at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Cost: $75.00 Register by contacting Ken Brown at kenbrownpls@comcast.net Black Hills Audubon Society, PO Box 2524, Olympia, WA ... Read more

2019 Annual Fundraising Dinner

SPSCC 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia, WA, United States

Come to Dinner! An Invitation to Gather with guest speakers Diane Yorgason-Quinn and Rachel Hudson at the South Puget Sound Community College Student Union Building 4:30 PM: Social time, cash bar and sale/raffle perusal* 5:30 Catered dinner begins *All proceeds from raffle ticket sales and experience sign-ups help support BHAS education and conservation programs. Dinner Each ... Read more

$45

Taylor Wetlands

Taylor Wetlands 1325 Fones Road S.E., Olympia, WA, United States

Taylor Wetlands is an unassuming bit of property on the Olympia-Lacy border, a bit south of the I-5 freeway, owned by the City of Olympia. Easily accessible and just off the Olympia Woodland Trail at mile 3 1/2, it has a varied habitat, including swamps, brush, mature trees (Douglas Fir, Cedar and Big Leaf Maple), ... Read more

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