It’s time to meet outside to enjoy the water and views from Boston Harbor. We will grab a table on the covered deck to enjoy each other’s company and talk about birds. This is open to Black Hills members and non-members alike. Although it starts at 4:30 pm, it is a drop-in anytime event. ... 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
MEETING PLACE: Mud Bay Park & Ride to form carpools DESTINATIONS: Hoquiam Sewage Treatment Ponds, Bottle Beach, Westport, Tokeland LEADERS: Paul Hicks and Kathleen Snyder REGISTRATION: This trip will be limited to 4 cars with 4 occupants each. Please register with Kathleen at ksnyder75@gmail.com and indicate if you can drive. Those who don’t drive ... 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, September 2 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Leader: Deb Nickerson Description: Birding with Breakfast is back! Meet at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge at 7:30 a.m. for a walk through varied habitats. Birding with Breakfast walks are especially appropriate for beginning and intermediate birders. Meeting location: The visitor center at the Billy Frank ... 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 2023 Puget Sound Bird Fest will kick off Saturday, September 9 with early-morning guided walks offered by the Pilchuck Audubon Society, followed by a full day of activities at the France Anderson Center in Edmonds. You'll find artists, vendors, and non-profit organizations in the Exhibit Hall, along with the popular "Kid's Corner," featuring ... Read more
WHEN: Monday, September 11 TIME: All day with 6:00 am starting time, and 6-7:00 pm estimated return time. PLACE: Meet at the Mud Bay Park & Ride to form carpools. DESTINATIONS: Plan “A” is to bird the “north Harbor” (Ocean Shores, Point Brown jetty, Oyhut Wildlife Recreation Area, Hoquiam sewage treatment ponds, etc). But if ... 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
Black Hills Audubon Society Speaker Series With Jim Watson, WDFW Researcher Thursday September 14th 7 pm Both in person and via Zoom Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Ave SE Olympia NOTE: Jim will be speaking to us via Zoom but you can watch his presentation in a live audience at the Temple. We have ... Read more
Shorebird Field Trip WHEN: Saturday, September 16 SUMMARY: All day trip to Tokeland, Westport, and Bottle Beach. This will be a great day for seeing the fall shorebird migration. Spotting scopes will be available to help see the birds. TIME: Meet at 7:45 AM at the Mud Bay Park and Ride. Leave for Tokeland at ... Read more
BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH 4:30 – 6 PM LOCATION: BOSTON HARBOR MARINA 312 73RD AVE NE OLYMPIA This is our last time to meet outside this summer to enjoy the water and views from Boston Harbor. We will grab a table on the covered deck to enjoy each other’s company and talk ... 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
Next Book Club Meeting! After a summer hiatus, the Black Hills Book Club is back! Join us on Wednesday, September 20th at 6:00 PM at the Rose Garden in Squaxin Park as we discuss our next book, “Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World”, by Christian Cooper. This recent ... Read more
The Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are hosting the 5th annual Wings Over Willapa event. This multi-day bird and art festival runs from Sept. 22-24, 2023, and is centered on Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula. Wings Over Willapa is both a great introduction to birding and an ideal way ... Read more
Birding at Pioneer Park, Tumwater WHEN: Sunday, September 24. SUMMARY: Fall birding at Pioneer Park (address: 5801 Henderson Blvd SE, Tumwater). The trail is flat. A bathroom is available near the parking area. TIME: Meet at 8 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Meet at the far end of the parking lot. ... 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
BirdFest and Bluegrass is the main event every year that the Friends & the City of Ridgefield put on to bring awareness to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and all that is has to offer. We celebrate the Sandhill Crane returning to the Refuge, a huge stately bird that is endangered in Washington State, and we ... Read more
Date: Saturday, October 7 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Leaders: Cori Halverson and Debby Johnson Description: Birding with Breakfast at Woodard Bay Conservation Area. Especially appropriate for beginning and intermediate birders. Habitats include mixed evergreen and deciduous forest, tidal stream, and shoreline. Because of the location, please bring your own breakfast. Meeting location: From ... Read more
