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”
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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”
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”
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”
Recap of 3/22/25 Ken Pitts VAS guided bird walk at Champoeg SP co-led by Cheri Gavin and Beth Marlin Lichter:
20 participants on a beautiful early spring morning. Don Rose ID’d a Red-necked Grebe and a splendid male Rufous Hummingbird came to the flowering red currant bushes near the visitor center. Plus, the Western Bluebirds are defending their nesting boxes against the Tree Swallows. We identified 49 species eBird Checklist for Champoeg A short driveContinue reading “Recap of 3/22/25 Ken Pitts VAS guided bird walk at Champoeg SP co-led by Cheri Gavin and Beth Marlin Lichter: “
Vancouver Audubon 