Date: Saturday, December 2 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (note the later starting time for winter) Leader: Bob Wadsworth Description: Birding with Breakfast at LBA Woods. Participants will be led on trails in the LBA Woods to see and hear woodland species. These trails have slight ups and downs. Birding with Breakfast walks are ... 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, 9 December 2023 Start/End: Meet at 9 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Trip leader: Miles McEvoy 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
Midway Island Seabirds With Elizabeth Rodrick, BHAS Member Thursday, December 14th - via Zoom Watch with us At Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Ave SE Olympia Social time 6:30, Program at 7 pm or from home (see link below) Elizabeth Rodrick will reminisce about living on Midway Island as a Navy brat during 1957-58 and ... Read more
The Olympia Circle on Sunday, December 17th Please contact Bill Shelmerdine georn1@hotmail.com We are also looking for homeowners who are willing to survey the birds on their property. The properties need to be located within the established circles. If you are interested in participating in the CBC, contact the count coordinator in your area of ... Read more
BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY DECEMBER 18TH 4:30 – 6:30 PM EQUAL LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 520 FOURTH AVE E OLYMPIA (Diagonally opposite from Olympia City Hall on corner of 4th and Cherry) Birds and Brew is a social time for folks to gather and talk all things avian. This is open to Black Hills members ... 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
The Lewis County Circle on Saturday, December 23rd Please Contact Allison Anholt Allison.anholt@gmail.com We are also looking for homeowners who are willing to survey the birds on their property. The properties need to be located within the established circles. If you are interested in participating in the CBC, contact the count coordinator in your area ... 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 Black Lake Meadows Date: Saturday, 30 December 2023 Location: Meet at Black Lake Meadows Reserve parking area, 3333 21st Ave SW, Olympia, WA, USA Start/End: Meet at 8 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Description: Join Lin "Caspian" Stern on a laid-back holiday walk to Black Lake Meadows. This short, ... Read more
Skagit Eagle Festival is a month-long celebration during the eagle-watching season in eastern Skagit County. Activities take place in Concrete, Rockport, and Marblemount in January. Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center at Howard Miller Steelhead Park, Rockport, WA, offers opportunities to better understand the Skagit River ecosystem with an emphasis ... 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, January 6 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 Leader: Jennifer DeSelle Description: Birding with Breakfast starting at Marathon Park near 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 and intermediate birders. Breakfast location TBD. ... 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
A Tale of Two Puffins: Two Ecosystems, Two Islands, Two Puffins By Scott F Pearson, DFW Thursday, January 11th at 7 pm - Social time 6:30 pm Dr. Pearson will be giving his talk live at Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Ave SE Olympia You can also view it via Zoom – see link below ... Read more
CANCELLED Will be rescheduled for February or March - Stay tuned! Birding at Woodard Bay Conservation Area Date: Saturday, 13 January 2024 Start/End: 8:00 - 11:00 AM Trip leader: Bonnie Woods Meeting Place: Meet at Woodard Bay parking area. Discovery Pass required. Look for people with binoculars. Description: This field trip is primarily for beginning ... Read more
Birding at the Kennedy Creek Estuary DNR Interpretive Site Date: Sunday, 14 January 2024 Start/End: From 12:00 until 2:00. This will be a good tide level for shorebirds. Participants can arrive any time during the period. Observations are from a single, generously-sized area. Location: Kennedy Creek Estuary DNR interpretive site, 1350 SE Old Olympic Highway, ... Read more
Burt Guttman Memorial Walk On Monday, January 15th there will be a Burt Guttman Memorial walk around Capitol Lake from 9am to noon. Burt was a longtime professor at TESC and volunteered for Black Hills Audubon for many years, teaching classes, leading field trips, writing articles and editing the Echo. Capitol Lake was a favorite ... Read more
BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY JANUARY 15TH 4:30 – 6:30 PM EQUAL LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 2752 PACIFIC AVE SE OLYMPIA ***NEW LOCATION – SAME RESTAURANT*** Birds and Brew is a social time for folks to gather and talk all things avian. This is open to Black Hills members and non-members alike. Although it starts ... Read more
