By Isaac Lang (newest VAS board member) Ever since I started birding, I’ve always yearned to find peers who enjoy bird-watching just as much as I do. Upon joining the Wild Bird Society of Tainan, I quickly realized that the majority of birders were retired and their teenage years were long past them. After attendingContinue reading “Young Birders & Cameraderie inspiring youth birdwatching & photography”
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Short-eared Owls
Photos and Text by Isaac Lang After arriving in America, one of the birds that I desperately wanted to see again was the Short-eared Owl. The only time that I was able to lock eyes on one was when my dad and I saw a pair of them fly between two patches of forest inContinue reading “Short-eared Owls”
I’m Just So Glad You Are Here (Song of the White-crowned Sparrow)
Photos and Text by Beth Marlin Lichter Still in the honeymoon stage of birding, I would call myself an advanced novice. Every bird is an uncommon bird. I get excited about a good photo of an American Robin with a berry in its beak. Every species is unique with skills and behaviors worthy of observation. BirdingContinue reading “I’m Just So Glad You Are Here (Song of the White-crowned Sparrow) “
Magnificent Escapees: The Red-whiskered Bulbul
Photos and Text by Beth Marlin Lichter The Red-whiskered Bulbul is native to eastern India and Burma and has been a principal species in the Asian caged bird trade. In 1960, escapees from an aviary in Miami adapted well to living locally in the wild. Bulbuls thrive on insects, fruit-bearing shrubs, and the berries of warm weather exotic trees. Florida checks all the boxes with plentiful food sources and a lush ideal habitat for these birds. In 1967 a Red-whiskered Bulbul flock (more escapees) took up residency at HuntingtonContinue reading “Magnificent Escapees: The Red-whiskered Bulbul “
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 “
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”
Backyard Wilson’s Warblers
by Lynne Heidsiek Tattered, exhausted and hungry. It’s hard to imagine what this tiny warbler endures on its long migration. You can see the feather damage in this female, as she makes use of a water feature. Wilson’s Warblers breed in areas specific to their winter locations. Most breed in the far North. Those that breedContinue reading “Backyard Wilson’s Warblers”
Bird Photography in Southeastern Oregon
By Ken Pitts I took a bird photography trip to the other side of the Cascades and southeast to Summer Lake, Cabin Lake Bird Blinds, and Malheur. The trip lasted four days and started on April 23, 2025. Jon Pugmire (see his 17 favorite trip shots) was the most experienced at doing wildlife photography atContinue reading “Bird Photography in Southeastern Oregon”
May 10th VAS Bird Walk
by Ken Pitts Burnt Bridge Creek Trail at Devine Road was a great place to be on May 10th at 7:00 am. When Cheri Gavin and I arrived to lead the walk, American Robins were singing. Black-headed Grosbeaks also seemed to be competing for the most dominant song of the morning! I think the grosbeaksContinue reading “May 10th VAS Bird Walk”
South TX Bird Photography
By Ken Pitts I had the privilege of traveling with Steve Bredthauer to the coast of South Texas for eight days in early April of photographing some unique birds inhabiting the areas from Austin, to Port Lavaca, Port Aransas, North and South Padre Islands, Rio Grande Valley, and finally San Antonio. Our focus was reallyContinue reading “South TX Bird Photography”