Story and Photos by Beth Marlin Lichter There are days of birding I will never forget. Sometimes it has to do with the way the clouds go screaming across the sky, or the color of the trees in spring or fall, but mostly I hold dear the unexpected encounters with wildlife that make getting outContinue reading “THE KESTREL AND THE WORM”
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Ideas for Holiday Giving
by Jean Avery, membership chair When thinking ahead to holiday giving this year, have you considered gifts that also benefit birds and Vancouver Audubon? Here are a few ideas: Gift Memberships are a way to introduce your friends and family to Vancouver Audubon. The cost is $30 per year — for an individual, couple, orContinue reading “Ideas for Holiday Giving”
AVIAN FLU IS BACK: PROTOCOL AND HOW TO REPORT DEAD OR SICK BIRDS
By Beth Marlin Lichter The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife is letting the public know that reports are coming in re dead or sick birds, mostly in Western Washington so far, but the range of this disease is expected to expand. Please click on this link to learn more about it. IF YOU ENCOUNTERContinue reading “AVIAN FLU IS BACK: PROTOCOL AND HOW TO REPORT DEAD OR SICK BIRDS”
Give More 24 Ends on Thursday!
By Shaunak Deshpande Our Give More 24! campaign to fund the Wings of Change initiative ends in just 4 days on September 24th . We are making a final push to reach our $5,000 goal on the platform. We currently have $1,870 from 37 donors raised through early giving. Any additional donations and promotion over theContinue reading “Give More 24 Ends on Thursday!”
Comments Due on Roadless Rule Rescission by October 6th!
Don Rose The Trump Administration is proposing to repeal the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, opening more than 45 million acres of forests to road building, logging, mining, and other industrial development. These areas host groves of old-growth, clean drinking water, critical fish and wildlife habitat, and thousands of miles of hiking trails. We urge membersContinue reading “Comments Due on Roadless Rule Rescission by October 6th!”
BIRDING HOTSPOT: THE FLUSHING CHANNEL?
Words and Photos by Beth Marlin Lichter Not much to pique your interest from the road, a gravel turnout with parking spaces, a bit of fencing, signage and a sloping, eroded dirt path leading to Vancouver Lake with litter strewn about. Normally I drive right by it on my way to Shillapoo Wildlife Area orContinue reading “BIRDING HOTSPOT: THE FLUSHING CHANNEL? “
ODE TO THE SUNFLOWER
Words and Photos by Beth Marlin Lichter She stands in a field at least three feet high Tracking the sun as it crosses the sky Symbol of happiness, hope and devotion Bends like a wave in a Sunflower ocean
Position Statement on Proposed Port of Ridgefield Development Plan
Non-profits Vancouver Audubon Society (VAS) and Friends of Ridgefield have many common goals. Many of them are centered around protecting bird habitats and halting and reversing the decline of bird numbers in SW Washington. If you are getting this blog notification, you are likely one who is interested in doing the same. To help ourContinue reading “Position Statement on Proposed Port of Ridgefield Development Plan”
Bluebird Project 2026
Written by Patti Bright I started going to Bickleton Washington for birding in about 2020. It was touted as “The Bluebird Capital of The World.” And yes, there were a lot!! We started seeing houses a few miles from town and then more as we got closer, then throughout town and a bit beyond. SoContinue reading “Bluebird Project 2026”
Steigerwald Photo Group: Summer 2026 Activity
Written by Beth Marlin Lichter It’s the end of August, days are getting shorter and the afternoon heat does not feel as intense. Migratory bird parents are doing all they can do, preparing their fledglings for a daunting migration journey across continents, and before we know it, rain will be in the forecast. Some of ourContinue reading “Steigerwald Photo Group: Summer 2026 Activity”