Leaders: Sam Merrill and Tracey Scalici 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, Pacific-slope Flycatchers, and Pileated Woodpeckers as we walk through the deep forest of cedars and Douglas fir and approach Henderson Inlet, where we ... Read more
Leaders: Bonnie Wood and Janet Wheeler This trip to a surprisingly rich, if humble, local birding site is appropriate for all levels of birders, including children. We will walk the easy level gravel paths among the ponds, parcels of woods, and marshes. We will expect diverse species, because the ponds here attract ducks, raptors, wading ... Read more
Leader: Mary Russell 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 ... Read more
Monthly program meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month (with the exception of March, June, July, and August) at: the Temple Beth Hatfiloh (corner of 8th and Washington in downtown Olympia, a block west of Timberland Library). Arrive at 7 p.m. to socialize; programs begin promptly at 7:30 pm
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 Mima Mounds, prairie flowers, prairie birds, and some butterflies will ... Read more
Mazama Gophers and Streaked Horned Larks at the Olympia Airport Leader: Michelle Tirhi, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Michelle's has offered BHAS members the chance to visit restricted areas at the Olympia Airport (South Sound prairie habitat) to see endangered Mazama Gophers (in fact we may only see their mounds) and Streaked Horned ... 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 ecaudubon.org. Location: Sisters, Oregon
Leaders: Jan Sharkey and Kristin Stewart Join us for a Mt. Rainier wildflowers trip – on a Thursday, so we can avoid the weekend crowds. Please note: the date for this trip may change depending on snow and flower conditions at Paradise. We will go for a relatively easy and slow hike and enjoy the ... Read more
Guided bird walk every second and fourth Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon with Faye Hands and John Riegsecker of ABC Bird Club, Tahoma Audubon Society. Public is welcome.
Go birding and make a difference!
Want to contribute to vital seabird science in the Puget Sound and Strait of Juan de Fuca? The ninth season of Seattle Audubon’s Puget Sound Seabird Survey kicks off on October 3rd, 2015 and we are now recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to help us monitor the status of our local wintering seabirds.
Guided bird walk every second and fourth Thursday from 8 a.m. to noon with Faye Hands and John Riegsecker of ABC Bird Club, Tahoma Audubon Society. Public is welcome.
Jerry Broadus will talk about his trip to Cuba highlighting the birds he saw - Cuban Trogon, Cuban Tody, woodpeckers, Bee Hummingbird, and others. He will also spotlight his work in Mexico on the Military Macaw, a critically endangered cavity dweller. A birder for over 20 years, Jerry is an active volunteer, helping with shorebird ... Read more
Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds, Washington is a yearly celebration of birds and nature found on the beautiful shores of Puget Sound. It is listed as one of Seattle's best events on events12.com. Our three-day event includes speakers, guided walks, land and water-based field trips, exhibits, and educational activities for children and adults. Plan ... Read more
Only one-half mile from Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, Eagle's Pride Golf Course's diverse landscapes attract a wide variety of birds. If you have never visited this birding site, you will be surprised by its accessibility and richness of habitat. As always, dress for the weather and bring water and snacks as needed. Meet at the ... Read more
Only one-half mile from Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, Eagle's Pride Golf Course's diverse landscapes attract a wide variety of birds. If you have never visited this birding site, you will be surprised by its accessibility and richness of habitat. As always, dress for the weather and bring water and snacks as needed. Meet at the ... Read more
Event Flyer In partnership with Thurston Climate Action Team, Interfaith Works, Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation and others, we are convening a community forum to view and discuss a video of the Pope's speech to Congress. Large group and small group discussion of the Pope's message and actions we can make to enhance life in our ... Read more
Events for the 16th annual Ridgefield Birdfest and Bluegrass Celebration are now posted. Go to www.ridgefieldfriends.org. But if you would like to bird at Ridgefield without the festival's crowds (and without the bluegrass), see our own field trip led by Paul Hicks on October 17 below.
Trina Bayard, Ph.D. will make a presentation related to Washington birds and climate change. She is the Director of Bird Conservation for Audubon Washington. Her responsibilities include leading Audubon Washington’s science and conservation program and ensuring that program work effectively impacts the Pacific Flyway network at multiple levels, including chapters and other states in the ... Read more
CANCELLED due to high winds on the Coast. October 10 has a high tide at 12:30 and that will be just about perfect to see migrating and loitering shorebirds and others on the beaches and shores south of Grays Harbor. Expect to visit Bottle Beach, Wesetport Coast Guard Station, Midway Beach, Wash Away Beach, Toke ... Read more
This meeting will focus exclusively on the Marbled Murrelet Long-Term Conservation Strategy. Kyle Blum (Department of Natural Resources) and Bridget Moran (US Fish and Wildlife Service) will present to the Board the final strategy alternatives under consideration. Murrelet researcher, Dr. Zach Peery, University of Wisconsin-Madison, will also make a special presentation. These presentations will be ... Read more
