Birding at Capitol Lake, North Pool Date: Sunday, 26 October 2025 Start/End: Meet at 9 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Trip leader: Kyle Leader Description: The walk is around the North Pool of Capitol Lake focusing on waterfowl. Location: Meet at Marathon Park, Olympia. Look for people with scopes and binoculars. […]
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 […]
Date: Saturday, November 1 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (still on PDT; note the later starting time) Leaders: Jacob Barringer and Nancy Nelson Description: Birding with Breakfast at Capitol Lake. Participants will view birds on the water on both the North and South Pools, and related areas. Birding with Breakfast walks are especially appropriate […]
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 […]
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 […]
THE HIDDEN LIVES OF COMMON NIGHTHAWKS Gretchen Newberry, PhD November 13th 7 pm via Zoom, register below Have you ever wanted to know more about nighthawks and other nightjars? Gretchen Newberry describes them as “reptiles with feathers”. They have the ability to withstand extreme temperatures, have a migration route that stretches from Alaska to Argentina, […]
Birding at Woodard Bay Conservation Area Date: Saturday, 15 November 2025 Start/End: 9 - 11 AM Trip leader: Miles McEvoy and Abby Salmon Meeting Place: Meet at Woodard Bay parking area. Discovery Pass required. Look for people with binoculars. Description: This field trip is for beginning and intermediate birders. Dress appropriately for the day's weather. […]
BIRDS AND BREW MONDAY NOVEMBER 17TH 4:30 – 6:00ish EQUAL LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 2752 PACIFIC AVE SE OLYMPIA Birds and Brew is a social time for folks to gather and talk about birds and birding. This is open to South Sound members and non-members alike. Although it starts at 4:30 pm, it is […]
SSBA Book Club November: The Feather Detective, by Chris Sweeney Zoom Meeting Tuesday, November 18th at 6:00 PM As cool fall days approach, why not relax by a window, curled up with a good book? Our next book for the SSBA Book Club will be The Feather Detective: Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of […]
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 […]
Field Trip to Hawks Prairie Reclaimed Water Ponds When: November 22, 2025 10:00 am Trip leader: Jacob Barringer Registration: No registration required. Description: Mostly flat, gravel paths around multiple ponds. This 41-acre site includes 12 acres of constructed wetland ponds, 8 acres of groundwater recharge basins, more than 5 acres of undisturbed forest, a mitigation […]
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 […]
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 […]
Birding with Breakfast Date: Saturday, December 6 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Leaders: Bruce Jacobs and Jean Spinazola Description: Birding with Breakfast at Pioneer Park. This is a popular and well-maintained urban park featuring riparian area along the Deschutes River and fruit trees, which are popular with birds during winter. Paths may be muddy […]