The Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are hosting the 5th annual Wings Over Willapa event. This multi-day bird and art festival runs from Sept. 22-24, 2023, and is centered on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula. Wings Over Willapa is both a great introduction to birding and an ideal way ... Read more
Birding at Pioneer Park, Tumwater WHEN: Sunday, September 24. SUMMARY: Fall birding at Pioneer Park (address: 5801 Henderson Blvd SE, Tumwater). The trail is flat. A bathroom is available near the parking area. TIME: Meet at 8 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Meet at the far end of the parking lot. ... 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
BirdFest and Bluegrass is the main event every year that the Friends & the City of Ridgefield put on to bring awareness to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and all that is has to offer. We celebrate the Sandhill Crane returning to the Refuge, a huge stately bird that is endangered in Washington State, and we ... Read more
Date: Saturday, October 7 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Leaders: Cori Halverson and Debby Johnson Description: Birding with Breakfast at Woodard Bay Conservation Area. Especially appropriate for beginning and intermediate birders. Habitats include mixed evergreen and deciduous forest, tidal stream, and shoreline. Because of the location, please bring your own breakfast. Meeting location: From ... 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
Restoration of an Extinct Eastern Grassland By Douglas Gill, PhD, Professor emeritus Thursday, October 12th at 7 pm Professor Gill will be speaking via Zoom From College Park, Maryland You may join us at Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Ave SE Olympia Or watch from home The habitat in greatest peril both world-wide and ... Read more
Birding Trip to the Willapa Hills State Park Trail Date: Saturday, October 14 Time: 8-10 AM Leader: Grace Thornton Description: “Perhaps the single most overlooked gem in Lewis County, this state park is a tremendous masterpiece that spans 56 miles from Chehalis in Lewis County out to South Bend in Pacific County. It is a ... Read more
BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY OCTOBER 16TH 4:30 – 6:30 PM NEW LOCATION: EQUAL LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 520 FOURTH AVE E OLYMPIA (Diagonally opposite from Olympia City Hall on corner of 4th and Cherry) Unfortunately, our traditional space to meet, Fish Tale Brew Pub, has closed down. We are excited to find Equal Latin as ... 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
Birding at Capitol Lake, North Pool Date: Saturday, 28 October 2023 Start/End: Meet at 8 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Trip leader: Kyle Leader Description: The walk is around the North Pool of Capitol Lake focusing on waterfowl. Location: Meet at Marathon Park, Olympia. Look for people with scopes and binoculars. ... 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
Date: Saturday, November 4 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (still on PDT, but note the later starting time) Leader: Carla Miller Description: Birding with Breakfast at Capitol Lake. Participants will view birds on the water on both the North and South Pools, and related areas. Birding with Breakfast walks are especially appropriate for beginning ... 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
Seattle’s Adaptable Urban Cooper’s Hawks With Ed Deal, Master Birder & Falcon Enthusiast Thursday, November 9th - Social time 6:30, Program at 7 pm Ed will be speaking to us in person At Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Ave SE Olympia Please Join Us! To watch at home via Zoom, see link below. Thirty years ... Read more
Field Trip to Brady Loop Saturday, November 11, 8:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Leader: Gary Wiles This destination is a seven-mile drivable loop through farmlands and adjoining woodlots and wetlands in the Chehalis River valley in eastern Grays Harbor County. We'll search for raptors, lingering shorebirds, Sandhill Cranes, and a variety of other species. Dress ... Read more
Friends of BHAS Invited to Remember Burt Guttman Burt Guttman’s friends and family will gather on Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m. at the Prosperity Grange on Steamboat Island to share memories of Burt. Burt was a long-time educator, author, and advocate for protecting our planet, but he was especially passionate about birds and birding! ... Read more
Next Book Club Meeting! After spending a lovely evening outside and discussing the BHAS Book Club’s previous book choice (Better Living Through Birding, by Christian Cooper), it is now time to look ahead to our next book discussion! Our next meeting will be via Zoom on Tuesday, November 14th at 6:00 PM. The book we ... Read more
