Survey to Change Chapter Name
How to Prevent the Spread of Salmonella in Birds

Concerned about sick birds this winter? Here are some tips about how to help.
Farewell To Retiring Bhas Board Member – Joe Zabransky

Joe Zabransky, who was on the Board for six years, has now officially retired from Board duties but shall still continue OYAS (Olympia Youth Audubon Society) work. He volunteered for various things throughout BHAS, including selecting bird-banding scholarship recipients and leading field trips, but organizing and continuing OYAS was his primary responsibility.
September 2021 Echo – Printable Version
Annual Picnic Cancelled

Black Hills Audubon regrets that it is cancelling our Annual Picnic that was scheduled for September 11th as well as the preceding bird walks at the Olympia Marina.
New Puget Sound Model for Shore Bird Habitat Recovery

Since Europeans settled in the Puget Sound, the coastal ecosystems have been degraded substantially. In fact, less than a quarter of historical estuarine wetlands still remain.
Volunteer Opportunities, September 2021

All chapter work is done by volunteers for whom we are very grateful. If you are interested in volunteering in something other than the opportunities listed below…
Why Heatwaves Amplified by Climate Change Are a Big Problem for Baby Birds

Every April, like clockwork, hundreds of Caspian Terns descend upon an abandoned concrete factory in West Seattle and nest on its flat, sandy roof.
Unprecedented Access to Washington and National Audubon Meetings — Zero or Low Fees!

ACOW: The annual Audubon Chapters of Washington (ACOW) meeting was previously scheduled to be face-to-face in Wenatchee on September 24 and 25. Now it will be on-line and apparently free of charge.
Invitation to Volunteer with WDFW Scatter Creek Wildlife Area Restoration

WDFW is seeking volunteers to improve the Scatter Creek Wildlife Area near Grand Mound–through direct seeding and planting of native species…