Birding at Capitol Lake, North Pool Date: Saturday, 28 October 2023 Start/End: Meet at 8 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Trip leader: Kyle Leader 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
Date: Saturday, November 4 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (still on PDT, but note the later starting time) Leader: Carla Miller Description: Birding with Breakfast at 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 ... 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
Seattle’s Adaptable Urban Cooper’s Hawks With Ed Deal, Master Birder & Falcon Enthusiast Thursday, November 9th - Social time 6:30, Program at 7 pm Ed will be speaking to us in person At Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Ave SE Olympia Please Join Us! To watch at home via Zoom, see link below. Thirty years ... Read more
Field Trip to Brady Loop Saturday, November 11, 8:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Leader: Gary Wiles This destination is a seven-mile drivable loop through farmlands and adjoining woodlots and wetlands in the Chehalis River valley in eastern Grays Harbor County. We'll search for raptors, lingering shorebirds, Sandhill Cranes, and a variety of other species. Dress ... Read more
Friends of BHAS Invited to Remember Burt Guttman Burt Guttman’s friends and family will gather on Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m. at the Prosperity Grange on Steamboat Island to share memories of Burt. Burt was a long-time educator, author, and advocate for protecting our planet, but he was especially passionate about birds and birding! ... Read more
Next Book Club Meeting! After spending a lovely evening outside and discussing the BHAS Book Club’s previous book choice (Better Living Through Birding, by Christian Cooper), it is now time to look ahead to our next book discussion! Our next meeting will be via Zoom on Tuesday, November 14th at 6:00 PM. The book we ... 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
BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY NOVEMBER 20TH 4:30 – 6:30 PM NEW LOCATION: EQUAL LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 520 FOURTH AVE E OLYMPIA (Diagonally opposite from Olympia City Hall on corner of 4th and Cherry) Unfortunately, our traditional space to meet, Fish Tale Brew Pub, has closed down. We are excited to find Equal Latin ... 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
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, 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
