By Susan Saul The southward migrating Vaux’s swifts have abandoned Chapman School in Portland, but that does not mean you are without viewing opportunities. Down the Columbia River from Vancouver, the chimney at the Riverside Community Church in Rainier, Oregon, has hosted up to 25,000 Vaux’s swifts during migrations since the chimney was uncapped andContinue reading “Vaux’s Swift Viewing”
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TAKE A MORNING WALK
By Beth Marlin Lichter That is my prescription for anyone who is weighed down by malaise. Whether you are suffering from loss of a loved one or pet, have work or housing woes, are experiencing the effects of extreme weather, or are weighed down by any number of other reasons to be depressed, taking aContinue reading “TAKE A MORNING WALK “
Winter Raptor Survey Route Available
By Don Rose I have been doing the Washougal-Fern Prairie Winter Raptor Survey for the past 3 years. I will be unable to do this survey starting this year and I am looking for someone who is willing to take this route. Jeff Fleischer did a presentation to VAS a few years ago describing theContinue reading “Winter Raptor Survey Route Available”
FOTOFEST 2025
on October 7, 2025 By Don Rose This popular event is a show of member-only photographs from the current year highlighting photography skills and the beauty of nature, concentrating mostly on birds, but could be landscapes or other wildlife. I encourage Vancouver Audubon members to submit your favorite high-resolution photographs taken in 2025 (Jan. 1Continue reading “FOTOFEST 2025”
Pelagic Trip Sept. 20-22
Westport, WA and other locations in southwest Washington While the pelagic trip on 9/21 is full, there are openings for birding near Westport the day before on 9/20, after the boat trip ends around 4pm on 9/21 to join the group around Grays Harbor, and heading home on 9/22 to Midway Beach, Tokeland and around WillapaContinue reading “Pelagic Trip Sept. 20-22”
If You Are Headed to the Coast, Share the Shore!
brought to our attention by Don Rose Western Snowy Plovers, Horned Larks, and other wildlife use the sandy beach habitat. Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) suggests taking these steps to help keep plovers and other coastal wildlife safe:–Respect closures: Do not walk into the dunes beyond posted closure signs. –Dogs + Birds = Problems. Keep dogsContinue reading “If You Are Headed to the Coast, Share the Shore!”
Birds of a Feather – Taking Your Legislators Out Birding
Submitted by Don Rose One of the best ways to keep birds and habitat at the forefront of our legislators’ minds is to invite them birding. Join Washington Audubon for this month’s Birds of a Feather peer learning session with Audubon Washington’s contract lobbyist and a guest from National Audubon’s government affairs team joining to share insightsContinue reading “Birds of a Feather – Taking Your Legislators Out Birding “
Project Phoenix Needs Volunteers
submitted by Don Rose Project Phoenix 2025 – Volunteers Needed Spread the word about Project Phoenix! This community science project monitors how birds respond to wildfire smoke thanks to volunteers who conduct 10-minute bird surveys once a week during fire season (July 1–Nov 30). Here’s how you can help: 1) Learn more at Birds Connect Seattle’s event overContinue reading “Project Phoenix Needs Volunteers”
VAS 3rd Annual Summer Solstice Event
by Tom Tinsley Albeit the 2025 Summer Solstice actually occurred on Friday June 20 th at 7:42 pm. On Tuesday June 24 th the Vancouver Audubon Society (VAS) held its 3rd annual Summer Solstice gathering. For those who don’t know, the summer solstice is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. ManyContinue reading “VAS 3rd Annual Summer Solstice Event”
ACTION ALERT: TELL CONGRESS TO REJECT FEDERAL LANDSALES IN THE BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL
By Susan Saul Republicans in Congress are working to pass a budget reconciliation bill that includes the mandatory sale of at least 2 million acres and up to 3.25 million acres of our public lands to private interests over the next 5 years. The proposal calls out Washington as one of 11 states where theContinue reading “ACTION ALERT: TELL CONGRESS TO REJECT FEDERAL LANDSALES IN THE BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL”
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