Learn about the birds in an urban forest – the LBA Woods. Most migrant birds have arrived from their overwintering in points south including central and south America. There should be warblers, flycatchers, finches, and grosbeaks as well as hawks and young birds emerging from their nests. Meet at the LBA Park small parking lot, ... Read more
Leader: Bob Wadsworth Description: LBA Woods is an urban forest that at this time provides habitat for overwintering forest birds in the Olympia area. A variety of mostly flat trails provide opportunities to see birds in coniferous and deciduous tree habitats. Dress for the weather, bring binoculars, and prepare for some mud on trails if ... Read more
Sunday May 15 2022 9 AM to 12 Led by Bob Wadsworth Learn about the birds in an urban forest – the LBA Woods. This is a good time to see recent migratory arrivals from the south. We should see warblers, flycatchers, finches, grosbeaks and Swainson’s thrushes as well as hawks and young birds emerging ... Read more
Meet at 8:30 AM and plan around two hours for the walk (though it could go longer if things get interesting). Location: Meet at the small parking lot by the tennis courts and playground. LBA Park is on Amherst St south off Morse Merriman Rd. Closest address is 3428 Amhurst St SE (for GPS search). ... Read more
Join us on this trip! Please register to join us and fill in necessary permission forms below. For more information and to register, contact Joe Zabransky at 360-438-5784 or joseph.zabransky@yahoo.com. Permission Form Notes: Field Trip Parent or Guardian Permission Form: You may download and print this Permission Form, or fill in the RSVP questions below when ... Read more
All of our migrant forest birds should have arrived and will be filling the forest with their songs. We will cover two to three miles of trails in two hours (at a birder’s pace), on a clean dirt path with only a couple of small hills. Bring binoculars and footgear to match the weather. Tennis ... Read more
Join us on this trip! Please register to join us and fill in necessary permission forms below. Permission Form Notes: Field Trip Parent or Guardian Permission Form: You may download and print this Permission Form, or fill in the RSVP questions below when you register. Photo Release Form: There will be times on OYAS field trips ... Read more
Bob Wadsworth of Black Hills Audubon and Friends of LBA Woods will be guiding this bird walk to see some of the 68 species he’s identified so far in these woods. This walk is limited to 12 participants, so please RSVP to Maria Ruth (Friends of LBA Woods) at mariaruthbooks@comcast.net to save your spot. Bring your binoculars ... Read more
Doubtless you remember and, perhaps, were active in, the grassroots campaign to save the LBA Woods. A last remaining sizeable stand of woodland in southeast Olympia, it is habitat for native plants and myriad birds, both natives and migrants. On this trip, in partnership with Stream Team, expect to hear luxurious spring birdsong and catch ... Read more
