Words and Photos by Beth Marlin Lichter I think the boardwalk has made me a better birder and maybe even a better human? After a week of walking it, I feel somehow lighter…like the spirit of a thousand birds went flying through my body, teaching me lessons about fortitude, courage and determination. I’m talking aboutContinue reading “THE BOARDWALK: A LOVE STORY “
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REPORT FROM OHIO: STEIGERWALD PHOTO GROUP’S FIRST TRAVEL ADVENTURE
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”
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!”
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”
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”
Protect the Endangered Species Act
By Susan Saul The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is moving to weaken rules under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)—a law with a proven track record of success in protecting and recovering our most vulnerable birds. It continues to directly benefit nearly 100 of the country’s endangered and threatened bird species, including the Whooping Crane,Continue reading “Protect the Endangered Species Act”
Vancouver Audubon Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
Story by Don Rose, photos by Ken PittsVancouver Audubon celebrated its 50th Anniversary at its monthly meeting on December 2. We had a great turnout of currently active members and members of historical interest, including previous Chapter Presidents and Board members. Washington Audubon Interim Executive Director Trina Bayard kicked off the celebration with a niceContinue reading “Vancouver Audubon Celebrates its 50th Anniversary”
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”