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
Tag Archives: wildlife
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!
ROOKERY ON THE ROGUE
Words and Photos by Beth Marlin Lichter Eighty-four and one-half miles of the Rogue River are under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management’s National Conservation Lands. In 1968, this segment of the river became one of the first designated “Wild and Scenic Rivers” in America. Running its course for two hundred and fifteenContinue reading “ROOKERY ON THE ROGUE “
Walking Ridgefield NWR’s River-S Unit
Photos & Writing by Don Rose I am a person who loves to walk, but I also love to bird. This summer I have combined these loves and started walking the River “S” Unit of the Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge. It is about a 4-mile walk that takes 3.5 – 4 hours. If you include theContinue reading “Walking Ridgefield NWR’s River-S Unit”
THE BOARDWALK: A LOVE STORY
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 “