Written by Beth Marlin Lichter We are here for The Biggest Week in American Birding, six wildlife photographers from Vancouver Audubon Society’s Steigerwald Photo Group amongst one hundred thousand other warbler fans congregating to witness the great spring migration along the southern shores of Lake Erie. Each year dozens of warbler species head to Canada from their winter habitats in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. Between the birds and their destination lies an immense body of water which requires a perilous crossing. They take a break to rest,Continue reading “REPORT FROM OHIO: STEIGERWALD PHOTO GROUP’S FIRST TRAVEL ADVENTURE”
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Backyard Bird Shop will match your donation to Birdathon throughout May!
by Don Rose May is the time to purchase something for yourself and your bird friends from Backyard Birdshop in Vancouver and make a donation to Birdathon while you are there. Backyard Birdshop in Vancouver will match in-store donations for Birdathon and donate up to $2000 to Vancouver Audubon Society. Birdathon is their annual fundraiserContinue reading “Backyard Bird Shop will match your donation to Birdathon throughout May!”
Wenas Campout May 30 – June 1
By Don Rose Every spring, Washington State’s Audubon Chapters, wildlife lovers, plant specialists, and their friends gather in the Wenas Valley, located on the east slope of the Cascade Mountains between Ellensburg and Yakima. With a variety of natural history and recreation opportunities, the Wenas Valley is a beautiful area that supports a fascinating assortment of springContinue reading “Wenas Campout May 30 – June 1”
Have a cat? Consider a catio.
By Don Rose Did you know that free roaming domestic cats are one of the top killers of our native birds? I love my cat, Phoebe, but she does not go outside other than on a leash. Another thing you can do as a cat owner is create a safe outdoor space for your catContinue reading “Have a cat? Consider a catio.”
My New Best Friend
Story and Photos by Beth Marlin Lichter A much-anticipated visitor is stopping by regularly to drink from my recently installed hummingbird feeder. She is a beautiful Anna’s. Within 24 hours of it being filled, she was imbibing. Now I’m wondering if I should have bought a bigger feeder. I hung it from the branch of a flowering maple tree in my back yard, in a spot I imagined a bird might feel safe andContinue reading “My New Best Friend “
Ode to the Short-eared Owl
(Asio flammeus) By Beth Marlin Lichter I cannot say what I love mostPerched upon a wooden postOr flying sunlit overheadNo place I’d rather be instead A marshy field with ducks and preyWhere little voles get snatched awayBy owls and hawksA mid-air fight!Whilst day is turning into night Photos: Shillapoo Wildlife Area/Winter 2025-2026 by Beth MarlinContinue reading “Ode to the Short-eared Owl”
2025 CBC Results
Shared by Thomas Meinzen & Summarized by Don Rose The results of the 2025 Sauvie and Ridgefield Christmas Bird Count conducted on January 4, 2026 are in. Thanks to Thomas Meinzen for compiling the information and sharing it with participants. A final tally of species and numbers can be found at 2025 CBC Results. ThankContinue reading “2025 CBC Results”
Young Birders & Cameraderie inspiring youth birdwatching & photography
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”
Bird-Safe Windows and Dark Skies Lighting are on the Vancouver City Council Agenda for January 12, 2026
Your Action Needed by Susan Saul Add this to your calendar The Vancouver City Council will be voting to adopt the proposed Green Building Program at its regular meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026. The Green Building Program is part of the City of Vancouver’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building a moreContinue reading “Bird-Safe Windows and Dark Skies Lighting are on the Vancouver City Council Agenda for January 12, 2026”
VAS Community Outreach: Birding with Seniors on the Auto Route
By Beth Marlin Lichter On 12/11/25 Ken Pitts and I took senior residents from University Village in Vancouver, to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, River “S” Unit. This is the famous auto route, a 4-mile loop through diverse habitats, always a beautiful ride. Your vehicle is your blind this time of year, however between May 1st and September 30th one is permitted to exit the car along the route and walk the Kiwa Trail as well (unless aContinue reading “VAS Community Outreach: Birding with Seniors on the Auto Route”