Story and Photos by Beth Marlin Lichter There are days of birding I will never forget. Sometimes it has to do with the way the clouds go screaming across the sky, or the color of the trees in spring or fall, but mostly I hold dear the unexpected encounters with wildlife that make getting outContinue reading “THE KESTREL AND THE WORM”
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AVIAN FLU IS BACK: PROTOCOL AND HOW TO REPORT DEAD OR SICK BIRDS
By Beth Marlin Lichter The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife is letting the public know that reports are coming in re dead or sick birds, mostly in Western Washington so far, but the range of this disease is expected to expand. Please click on this link to learn more about it. IF YOU ENCOUNTERContinue reading “AVIAN FLU IS BACK: PROTOCOL AND HOW TO REPORT DEAD OR SICK BIRDS”
BIRDING HOTSPOT: THE FLUSHING CHANNEL?
Words and Photos by Beth Marlin Lichter Not much to pique your interest from the road, a gravel turnout with parking spaces, a bit of fencing, signage and a sloping, eroded dirt path leading to Vancouver Lake with litter strewn about. Normally I drive right by it on my way to Shillapoo Wildlife Area orContinue reading “BIRDING HOTSPOT: THE FLUSHING CHANNEL? “
ODE TO THE SUNFLOWER
Words and Photos by Beth Marlin Lichter She stands in a field at least three feet high Tracking the sun as it crosses the sky Symbol of happiness, hope and devotion Bends like a wave in a Sunflower ocean
Position Statement on Proposed Port of Ridgefield Development Plan
Non-profits Vancouver Audubon Society (VAS) and Friends of Ridgefield have many common goals. Many of them are centered around protecting bird habitats and halting and reversing the decline of bird numbers in SW Washington. If you are getting this blog notification, you are likely one who is interested in doing the same. To help ourContinue reading “Position Statement on Proposed Port of Ridgefield Development Plan”
Bluebird Project 2026
Written by Patti Bright I started going to Bickleton Washington for birding in about 2020. It was touted as “The Bluebird Capital of The World.” And yes, there were a lot!! We started seeing houses a few miles from town and then more as we got closer, then throughout town and a bit beyond. SoContinue reading “Bluebird Project 2026”
Steigerwald Photo Group: Summer 2026 Activity
Written by Beth Marlin Lichter It’s the end of August, days are getting shorter and the afternoon heat does not feel as intense. Migratory bird parents are doing all they can do, preparing their fledglings for a daunting migration journey across continents, and before we know it, rain will be in the forecast. Some of ourContinue reading “Steigerwald Photo Group: Summer 2026 Activity”
VAS Birdathon & Great Press for Youth Program, Cameraderie!
By Ken Pitts Vancouver Audubon sponsors a group for youth ages 10-18 years of age called Cameraderie, focused on learning nature photography. Shaunak Deshpande, a rising junior at Camas High School, is the leader of the group. He has developed and carried out a fundraiser titled “Wings of Change” to fund equipment for loaner cameras,Continue reading “VAS Birdathon & Great Press for Youth Program, Cameraderie!”
2026 Youth Photo Contest Prize Winners Shine
by Don Rose On June 24, 2026, Vancouver Audubon Society (VAS) hosted an awards ceremony for the winners of this past year’s Youth Nature Photo Contest. The event was well attended by contestants, parents, and Vancouver Audubon members. Ken Pitts served as the Moderator for the event and announced each of the winners as theirContinue reading “2026 Youth Photo Contest Prize Winners Shine”
Vote
Vancouver Audubon has been promoting and advocating for the protection of birds and their habitats throughout the southwest part of Washington state since 1975. A tool we encourage all to use for that is voting!