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
Each spring, hundreds of thousands of shorebirds stop to rest and feed along the Washington Coast and in the Grays Harbor estuary during 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! The concentration of birds during ... Read more
Birding with Breakfast Date: Saturday, May 4 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Leader: Suzanne Wilson Description: Birding at McLane Nature Trail. Walk near the height of migration on trails through woodlands and around a beaver pond. Birding with Breakfast walks are especially appropriate for beginning and intermediate birders. Meeting location: Meet at 7:30 a.m. ... Read more
EDMOND MARSH FIELD TRIP DATE: Monday May 6th LOCATION: Edmond Marsh, DuPont TIME: 8 am to noon LEADERS: Denis DeSilvis & Kathleen Snyder REGISTRATION: Register with Kathleen at ksnyder75@gmail.com. If we need to cancel due to weather, you’ll be notified. DESCRIPTION: This is a loop trail through a variety of habitats that come alive ... 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 Yakima River Canyon Bird Fest is a by-donation community event highlighting the endangered shrub-steppe habitat in Central Washington. (Some special events do have fees.) The event starts Friday with an evening social gathering, Saturday is filled with expert guided field trips with birding, geology, snakes and reptiles, fish and river bugs, history, and more. ... Read more
Wings Over Whidbey is a day-and-a-half-day community birding festival with educational and informational presentations, guided birding tours, children’s activities and more. The festival will be at the Pacific Rim Institute amongst the forest and prairie vistas of central Whidbey Island. Keep checking the website for updates about activities at the festival.
Saturday May 11th at 7:30 AM This is an opportunity to see prairie birds at Glacial Heritage, a preserve which is normally closed to the public. The prairie habitat hosts raptors, meadowlarks, Savannah Sparrows, bluebirds and other migrant birds. The oak woodland should have flycatchers, House Wrens and other colorful birds such as Black-headed Grosbeaks ... 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
Celebrate the return of migratory birds in the midst of peak wildflower season. Enjoy the excitement of birding field trips and workshops. Take part in speaker events, music, visual arts, picnics, and activities for all ages and abilities. All of this is happening in beautiful Leavenworth, WA and throughout the Wenatchee River Valley. Bird Fest happens in association ... Read more
Scheduled at the height of spring migration and nesting in the Grande Ronde Valley, the annual Ladd Marsh Bird Festival celebrates World Migratory Bird Day with an uncrowded, non-competitive birding opportunity for the whole family. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area is located about 7 miles south of La Grande, Oregon, ... Read more
Birding the Willapa Hills Trail at Ceres Hill Road When: May 18, 9 AM Where: Lewis County has many great places to enjoy nature; the Willapa Hills Trail is probably one of the best. This location offers open fields, river and riparian habitat adjacent to Ceres Hill. Meet at the parking area on Ceres ... Read more
BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY MAY 20TH 4:30 – 6:30 PM EQUAL LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 2752 PACIFIC AVE SE OLYMPIA 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 at 4:30 pm, it is ... 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
You can choose from a variety of tours over four days to see as many as 11 different species of woodpeckers as well as 200 other bird species who make their homes in the spectacular forests, burn areas, and diverse habitat in the Sisters and Central Oregon’s Cascade Mountains and high desert region. Tours are ... Read more
Presentations from local authors, artists, scientists and naturalists Educational exhibits, optics, and bird themed art for sale Kids activities: owl pellet dissection, crafts, games and hands-on exploration Photo Contest: stop by and vote for your favorites! Guided Walks and viewing stations Boat cruise Native Plant Sale The Bird Fest Planning Committee is hard at work ... Read more
Date: Saturday, June 1 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Leader: Hank and Helen Henry Description: Birding with Breakfast at Scatter Creek Wildlife Area at 7:30 a.m., for a walk when migration is in full swing, through prairie and open woodlands of Garry Oaks. Expect to see Western Wood-Pewees and hear Olive-sided Flycatchers, among other ... Read more
