Armchair Birding: Recovering a Lost River, by Steven Hawley
by Anne Kilgannon – Environmental journalist Steven Hawley published this important study of the trials and tribulations of the Snake River and its tributaries in 2011, and since then the […]
Deb Nickerson to present at Green Drinks Jan. 8
Deb Nickerson has been asked to present a program about BHAS to Green Drinks. Deb has been involved with BHAS for about 25 years and serves currently as the BHAS […]
Volunteer Opportunities – January 2020
All chapter work is done by volunteers for whom we are very grateful. There are many opportunities to become involved at a level that is comfortable for you. Annual Dinner: […]
The Annual Dinner – March 7, 2020
by Anne Kilgannon – “The Greater Yellowlegs strides purposefully across mudflats and marshes with a distinctive high-stepping gait, occasionally breaking into a run to chase aquatic prey. Its flight is […]
“Birders Say the Darndest Things”
Again, our avid listener to birds and the people who observe them has compiled more humorous statements she overheard while out in the field with chapter members. Enjoy! “I’m surprised […]
A New Year’s Challenge: Resolve to Go Greener!
by Kim Adelson – It’s New Year’s resolution time! And I am betting that if you are reading this article you care about our environment. There are many ways most […]
Hydrogeologic Analysis of the Proposed NorthPoint Warehouse Complex near Millersylvania State Park and West Rocky Prairie
By Sue Danver – On December 10, 2019, Jim Mathieu, the hydrogeologist who has worked for the Black Hills Audubon Society (BHAS) for nearly a decade, presented a report to […]
A Disappointing Plan for Marbled Murrelets
by Maria M. Ruth – On December 3, the Washington Board of Natural Resources meeting brought to an uneasy conclusion the development of the state’s conservation strategy for the endangered […]
BHAS BOARD MEETING REVIEW – December 2019
• The Board was excited to welcome a potential new Board member, David Sisk. David lives in Mason County and is a practicing attorney in Olympia with an interest in […]
Recap of this year’s CBC
By Deb Nickerson, Bill Shelmerdine, and Kathleen Synder Thurston County: December 15th dawned dry and cold but lacking inclement weather that makes 8 hours of identifying and counting birds arduous. […]