This is a trip in which you can participate for part or all of it. Car pool assistance provided. Each September Vaux’s Swifts return south, stopping to roost, rest and rejuvenate in chimneys or snags along the way. The Chapman School in Portland boasts a tower that hosts thousands of swifts during September. We begin ... Read more
Few communities are lucky enough to have a National Wildlife Refuge in their backyard. Come celebrate the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge at The Watershed Festival, 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, ... Read more
The inaugural Wings Over Willapa Festival will celebrate Willapa National Wildlife Refuge with a day full of classes, workshops, guided tours and more. Whether you’re an experienced birder or just getting acquainted with the great outdoors, nature lovers of all ages are sure to find plenty to do. Because the Refuge is distributed among several ... Read more
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 migrating shorebirds and early raptors, plus a variety of other birds. Dress for the weather and bring water, snacks, and a spotting scope if you have one. Meet ... Read more
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge holds a special place in many birders' and naturalists' hearts. Each year, volunteers put together a weekend full of field trips, concerts, and more. Keep an eye on their website www.ridgefieldfriends.org for details and schedule as they evolve.
Meet Sam Merrill at 7:30 at the Woodard Bay Conservation Area. From Olympia: take Boston Harbor Road north, then right on Woodard Bay Road, crossing Libby Road. There is a small parking area on the left just before crossing the bridge over Woodard Bay (Discover Pass required here); or drive across the bridge and up ... Read more
Come join us for an evening of enjoyment with Susan Piper, wildlife biologist at the Olympic National Forest HQ. She will talk about the mountain goat removal program developed cooperatively by the Forest, Olympic National Park, and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Arrive at 7 p.m. to socialize; programs begin promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Sandhill Cranes will be our “target” species, along with Great Egrets and herons, geese and other waterfowl. These “big birds” should be plentiful at Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge and 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 are ... Read more
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.
Meet at Millersylvania State Park at 8:00 a.m.. Park in first lot on the left when you enter at the main gate. Discover Pass required. Breakfast at the River's Edge Restaurant at the Tumwater Valley Golf Club (4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE, Olympia, WA 98501) . Want to get a head start on your weekend? Join us for Birding and Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. ... Read more
Come join us for an evening of enjoyment with Dan Streiffert, avid wildlife photographer and birder. He is also an active member of the Sierra Club and current chair of the Rainier Audubon Society Conservation Committee. Dan will narrate and show photographs from a trip down the Marsh Fork of the Canning River on the western ... Read more
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
Having a new instructor and class offering in Lewis County presents another option for a birding class with Black Hills Audubon. Dalton Spencer will teach a class geared for beginning birders, helping people learn to find and identify over 30 species of wintering birds in their backyards. From doves to chickadees, this class will open ... Read more
Meet at Mud Bay Park and Ride at 8:00 and breakfast at the Shipwreck Restaurant after birding. Want to get a head start on your weekend? Join us for Birding and Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month (except 8:00 a.m. November through February). Bird with us, then enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant. ... Read more
I have a birder friend who lives in Gig Harbor whom I see only occasionally. Each time we see each other, she tells me about the birding sites she has discovered and enjoyed. I am not familiar with all of them, but I note them, considering that they might be worth a field trip for ... Read more
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
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
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
