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
This property is adjacent to the Nisqually River and is part of Nisqually Land Trust's Powell Creek Complex, a 460-acre block, which includes mature forest as well as riparian area. The site is home to abundant wildlife, including cougar, elk, and diverse waterfowl. We will be mostly out on replanted pastures, which are still quite ... Read more
Organized by the East Cascades Audubon Society, the Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival sees 11 species of woodpeckers and over 200 species of birds in total every year. Led by experienced birders, the festival is timed to see young woodpeckers leaving their nests. For full information and details, go to www.ecaudubon.org. As long as you are ... Read more
Birding by Ear – An Introduction Instructor: Paul Hicks Please join us for our Birding by Ear Class on Friday, June 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This will be a lecture/discussion, followed-up with an early morning field trip—a choice between the 3rd or 10th (or possibly 20th) of June. Our instructor is long-time birder ... Read more
Join us Thursday June 8, 2017 at Priest Point Park for the BHAS annual picnic. Go to Picnic Site 4 on the water side of the park next to the playground and big field. Enjoy a bird walk at 5 p.m. followed at 6 p.m. by dinner and a program, Increasing Diversity in Conservation Work. ... Read more
This walk is designed primarily for beginning and intermediate birders. We will look and listen for woodland birds such as Swainson’s Thrushes, Pacific Wrens, Brown Creepers, Wilson Warblers, and Pileated Woodpeckers as we walk through the deep forest of cedars and Douglas fir and reach Henderson Inlet where we may see Cormorants, Purple Martins, and ... Read more
The McLane Creek Nature Trail consists of an easy 1.4-mile loop trail winding through a variety of habitats. This is a perfect area for birders of all abilities to spot and hear large numbers of our local birds courting, nesting, feeding, and protecting territory. The heart of the area is a large beaver pond which ... Read more
This field trip has a little bit of everything: birds, botany, butterflies, as well as two knowledgeable and energetic leaders. Explore the birds and plants at two choice South Sound prairie sites near Olympia: Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve and Scatter Creek Wildlife Area. At both sites we should see prairie flowers, prairie birds, and ... Read more
Meet Deb Nickerson at 7:30 at the Visitor Center Overlook. Breakfast afterward at a location to be determined. 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 July and August. Bird with us, then enjoy breakfast at a local ... Read more
For this year's details, visit the Monroe Swifts website. Eastside Audubon and other local organizations invite you to Swift Night Out, their annual festival held on a Saturday evening in September to celebrate the peak of the Vaux's migration in Monroe. Each September thousands of migrating Vaux's Swifts pause to roost in the old brick ... Read more
Costa Rica, with an area less than that of West Virginia, has approximately the same number of bird species as the United States. With forests that range from dry to very wet and elevations from sea level on both the Pacific and the Atlantic to a central spine that rises to over 12,000 feet, and ... Read more
Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds, Washington is an annual fall celebration of birds and nature found on the beautiful shores of Puget Sound. The three-day event includes speakers, guided walks, land and water-based field trips, exhibits, and educational activities for children and adults. Plan to spend the weekend in Edmonds, birding and meeting other ... Read more
Join the Methow Valley Ranger District, HawkWatch International, and North Central Washington Audubon Societyt this fall for the 9th annual Chelan Ridge Hawk Migration Festival. This free family event combines activities in Pateros, Washington and shuttle trips to the Chelan Ridge migration site to learn about and celebrate raptors as they journey to winter territories. ... Read more
This short-notice field trip offers a chance to join other Black Hills Audubon birders in the evening to see Vaux's Swifts at the Chapman School in Portland. Meet at the rear of the school along the fence line at 6:00 p.m. Bring snacks to share if you like. Every year Vaux Swifts migrate south ... Read more
Olympia's very own national wildlife refuge invites you to its 28th annual Nisqually Watershed Festival. Festival activiites include a large variety of educational exhibits and hands-on activities for adults and kids. The festival main stage will feature live, majestic raptors, including peregrine falcons and hawks, along with music, dancing, and interesting acts. There will be ... 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 with Sally Vogel, birder, author, artist, and photographer. Tonight Sally will talk about her adventures in Brazil. “A dual interest in art and photography has led me to specialize in design in nature. I was the advent of the digital darkroom which allowed me to combine these two passions ... Read more
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, Woodland bottoms, and Vancouver lowlands. Other interesting but long-shot specialties include Red-Shouldered Hawk, American White Pelican, White-Breasted Nuthatch, and Lesser Goldfinch. Late-migrating shorebirds, warblers and other passerines ... Read more
Meet at Millersylvania State Park at 7:30 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
