OLYMPIA CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT 2024—THANK YOU
Although we don’t yet have the results of the two Black Hills Audubon Christmas Bird Counts that occurred in December, we are filled with memories and appreciation of those who did the work to make this a success. Above is Jen DeSelle’s NE Olympia team at a local bakery before heading out, in the rain, to count all the birds seen and heard. All counts must be done within a 15 mile diameter circle that cannot be moved once established. Many teams were needed to cover these areas and we thank all the volunteers who participated. A huge thank you goes to Bill Shelmerdine (Olympia) and Rachel Hudson (Lewis County) for the massive amount of work that is involved in coordinating the teams and compiling the results of the day’s count.
The post count tradition of a Chili Feed resumed this year for the Olympia CBC. A terrific crew of volunteers made the chili on Saturday and another incredible crew prepped, served, and cleaned up on Sunday. Counters entered the Gull Harbor Lutheran Church Hall at dusk and enjoyed hot cider, homemade chili, cornbread, salad and desserts. Diane Coulter ushered the teams though the process again and it was appreciated by all who attended. The volunteers who cut and cooked veggies and stirred the pots on Saturday were: Diane Coulter, Suzanne Wilson, Martha Isbister, Peter Dederich, Marinka Major, Kathy Prosser and Deb Nickerson. Then on Sunday the team was composed of: Diane Coulter, Debby Johnson, Martha Isbister, Carla Miller, Abby Salmon and Alaina Salmon. Cornbread and desserts were provided by: Laurie Dils, Bruce Jacobs, Cori Halverson, Carla Miller, Diane Coulter, Martha Isbister, Abby and Alaina Salmon. Thank you to each of these individuals; we could not have done this without you!!
Photos by BHAS volunteers
