The thousands of Sandhill Cranes that congregate in Othello in the early spring are heart-stirring, yet there is much more at this annual, well-organized festival to see, do, and learn. The festival helps you explore the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge and Potholes Reservoir region, very different ecosystems from Western Washington, full of flora, fauna, and ... Read more
Cranberry Lake Tree Farm is 440+ acres of working multi-age forest surrounding a pristine 200+ acre lake. This is a working tree farm and has a new boardwalk, shelter, and toilet facilities. These hundreds of acres of wood and water are home to eagles, loons, bears, trumpeter swans, osprey, heron, beavers, cougars, and more! Expect ... Read more
NEW VENUE!! El Sarape Cantina. Meet other birders from Mason County or those who happen to be in the area. Discuss good places to bird and the interesting birds you have sighted recently. Have a beverage and or a bite to eat with us. Come ready to share where and why you go birding in ... Read more
National Wildlife Federation and Veteran Conservation Corps are offering a specialized 24-hour training to teach you how help others to create and restore wildlife habitat in backyards, schoolyards, and other private and public areas. This program is engaging, fun and highly informative and you get to meet and interact with local conservation professionals and other ... Read more
This festival provides participants the opportunity to view a wide variety of birds normally seen on the Olympic Peninsula. Field trips are planned for Sequim Bay, Port Angeles Harbor, Ediz Hook, Dungeness Spit, the Elwha River, Salt Creek and at Neah Bay, as well as trips through wooded areas to view songbirds and locate owls ... Read more
Emerging from the nooks and crannies of your yard this spring are thousands of six-legged furry beasts. They can be the size of a flea or as big as a peanut. They can range in color from cardinal red to rich metallic green. They will make sure you have cucumbers to eat and there are ... Read more
So popular was this past November's field trip aboard the Lady Alderbrook on Hood Canal, we are doing it again. We will again board the Lady Alderbrook at the Alderbrook Resort and seek birds upon and above the waters of Hood Canal. Bill Tweit and Whittier Johnson have again agreed to be our expert birders ... Read more
Meet at 6:00 a.m., bright and early, at the Flora Vista entrance to Priest Point Park to hear birdsongs at their freshest. Learn the songs of common natives as well as listen for migrants who may have flown in overnight. To sign up, e-mail Kevin Head at khead@ekit.com or call 360-943-3752. There is a limit ... Read more
This festival offers a multitude of treats: birds, blues, the dramatic Oregon coast, Pacific City's carved dunes, and several fantastic field trips. This year's keynote speaker on Saturday at 1:30 pm is Paul Bannick, author of Owl: A Year in the Life of North American Owls. See all of the festival offerings at www.birdingandblues.org.
Pioneer Park on Henderson Road in Tumwater is an under-appreciated birding site gem. Driving past it, one thinks the park consists solely of baseball and soccer fields. Less easily seen is the Deschutes River flowing through the park, the wide wetlands behind the baseball fields, and the mown paths that meander through riparian woods and ... Read more
What: March for Science Olympia When: Earth Day, April 22 at 11 a.m. Where: Washington State Capitol steps Options: Heritage Park at Noon for Education Tables and Rally Bring the kids, bring signs, and show where you stand on science! Our voices must be strong! The March for Science Olympia ... Read more
Meet at 6:00 a.m., bright and early, at the Flora Vista entrance to Priest Point Park to hear birdsongs at their freshest. Learn the songs of common natives as well as listen for migrants who may have flown in overnight. To sign up, e-mail Kevin Head at khead@ekit.com or call 360-943-3752. There is a limit ... Read more
This is a repeat of April 22's trip to Pioneer Park in Tumwater, an under-appreciated birding spot. This week, members of the National Wildlife Federation will join us. Driving past Pioneer Park on Henderson Road, one thinks the park consists solely of baseball and soccer fields. Less easily seen is the Deschutes River flowing through ... Read more
Meet at the Flora Vista entrance to Priest Point Park bright and early to hear birdsongs at their freshest. Learn the songs of common natives as well as listen for migrants who have come in overnight. Please e-mail Kevin Head if you wish to attend at khead@ekit.com or call 360-943-3752. There is a limit of ... Read more
Each spring, hundreds of thousands of shorebirds stop to rest and feed in Grays Harbor estuary on their migration northward. Coming from as far south as Argentina, these Arctic-bound shorebirds are among the world's greatest migrants. Some birds travel over 15,000 miles round trip! Tens of thousands of shorebirds feed on the open mudflats in ... Read more
Our annual joint field trip with Capitol Land Trust takes us to Darlin Creek Preserve this year. This beautiful property was conserved by Capitol Land Trust in 2016 and is comprised of 312 acres, protecting hundreds of acres of healthy forest, 70 acres of diverse wetland habitat, Lake Lucinda, and two miles of streams. ... Read more
Good environmental stewardship begins in our own backyards. A bald eagle soars over a high bluff surveying the waters below. A red-tailed hawk with outstretched wings drifts effortlessly over a forest and open field. Hummingbirds zip by your window on their way to the flower garden. The morning dew highlights fragile spider webs at the ... Read more
The intention of this free all-day event is to encourage and inspire people to welcome wildlife, including birds and butterflies, into their backyards, gardens, and communities. There will be educational exhibits, arts and crafts vendors, and native plant sales. Don't leave the kids at home! There will be plenty to keep the entire family entertained. ... Read more
If you enjoy bird-binging in the spring as much as I do, why not join me on Saturday, May 13? (I know there are several great BHAS field trip options going on this prime birding date.) We’ll visit a variety of habitats and locations in South County in a quest to find 70+ species. Expect ... Read more
Normally closed, once a year the Glacial Heritage Preserve opens its restored South Sound prairies, streams, and oak woodlands to the public. The timing is grand: camas is in bloom; the hills' slopes are blue. Other rare prairie wildflowers are also in bloom, and prairie birds are busy. The day will start with an early ... Read more
