Organized jointly with Capital Land Trust, this field trip to Twin Rivers Ranch has become an annual tradition. Conserved in 2010, this CLT 125-acre property in Shelton at the head of Oakland Bay, bordered by Cranberry and Deer Creeks, provides open saltwater, wetland, estuarine, riparian, forested, and open field habitat for an incredible variety of ... Read more
CANCELLED (due to insufficient ticket sales). Su Rynard’s wide-ranging and contemplative documentary THE MESSENGER explores our deep-seated connection to birds and warns that the uncertain fate of songbirds might mirror our own. Moving from the northern reaches of the Boreal Forest to the base of Mount Ararat in Turkey to the urban streets of New ... Read more
As we walk through Priest Point Park we will listen for the delicate songs of the newly arrived migrants and our local breeding birds. Meet at the Flora Vista entrance on the north side of Priest Point Park at 6:00 a.m. We will silently walk through the north part of the park and listen before ... Read more
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 are 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
As we walk through Priest Point Park we will listen for the delicate songs of the newly arrived migrants and our local breeding birds. Meet at the Flora Vista entrance on the north side of Priest Point Park at 6:00 a.m. We will silently walk through the north part of the park and listen before ... Read more
Audubon Outreach welcomes new members, creates opportunities to bird and socialize together, assists with chapter projects and events, and organizes educational experiences for Thurston, Lewis, and Mason counties. By volunteering alongside others we get to know each other better. 1) Come to First Saturday Birding and Breakfast and answer questions about Black Hills Audubon 2) ... 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. John Marzluff, whose most recent book is Welcome to Subirdia, is the keynote speaker. See all of the festival offerings at www.birdingandblues.org.
As we walk through Priest Point Park we will listen for the delicate songs of the newly arrived migrants and our local breeding birds. Meet at the Flora Vista entrance on the north side of Priest Point Park at 6:00 a.m. We will silently walk through the north part of the park and listen before ... 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
Join us for this rare opportunity to enjoy the special flora and fauna of Upper Deschutes Falls and learn more about the greater Deschutes River Watershed. The Upper Falls is a currently-closed Thurston County park that hosts American Dipper in the fast-flowing water below the falls and features rare plants (especially for Thurston County!), such ... Read more
Organized with the assistance of the Tahoma Audubon Society and resident caretaker, this field trip is the first that Black Hills Audubon has taken to the Morse Wildlife Preserve since it opened to limited access. The Morse Wildlife Preserve in Graham, Washington was established by a donation of land from Lloyd and Maxine Morse in ... Read more
Join us to hear Rosalind Philips, photographer. According to her website Rosalind "..... has pursued her love of the outdoors through photography. Inspiration started early in childhood from reading Gerald Durrell's animal travelogues, Ernest Shackleton's journal about the Endurance, and Charles Darwin's Voyage of the Beagle; and from the exploration of nature during family picnics and at summer ... Read more
The Ladd Marsh Bird Festival is scheduled at the height of spring migration and nesting in the Grande Ronde Valley and to commemorate International Migratory Bird Day. Few, if any, places in Union County have a more diverse bird population than can be found at the Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area. Over 200 species of birds ... Read more
We’ll visit a variety of habitats and locations in South County in a quest to find 70+ species. Expect plenty of “action,” as migration will be in full swing and birds in full song. Tireless, hardcore birders who like a faster pace and a “more-the-merrier” approach to one’s day list will have a blast. Special ... 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
The intention of this annual free all-day event is to encourage and inspire people to welcome wildlife, including birds and butterflies, into their backyards, gardens, and communities. Featured presenters will include Marianne Binetti, Ciscoe Morris, and Robin Haglund. There will be educational exhibits, arts and crafts vendors, and native plant sales. Don't leave the kids ... Read more
This leisurely walk will focus on identifying birds by sight and by ear, with a special emphasis on bird songs and vocalizations. At this time of year, bird vocalizations are at their most diverse and elaborate. Beginning birders are welcome! Meet bright and early at McLane Creek at 6:30 a.m. Be sure to have a ... Read more
The Leavenworth area features spectacular habitats ranging from snow-capped mountains to sunny ponderosa pine forests, lush riparian zones to shrub-steppe. All field trips during this festival are led by experts and professionals in their field. Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come to the Leavenworth area for the breeding season. Hear birdsongs ... Read more
The Meadowlark Nature Festival has evolved into one of Canada’s premier outdoor nature celebrations offering over 90 environmental tours and events held under the open sky, which take people from Canada’s unique desert to the alpine meadows high above the Okanagan Lake. People from across North America and as far away as Europe now come ... Read more
Please take this very brief Survey Monkey questionnaire and provide your input. Black Hills Audubon is considering taking a position concerning public action this year on reducing carbon emissions, particularly in Washington State. To help us do that, we are inviting input from members and supporters of our chapter about what you think best, and in particular ... Read more
