Hummingbirds
News
Last Updated on Thursday, 29 July 2010 20:44
Check out this PBS Nature Video about Hummingbirds.
Leadbetter "First Saturday"
Volunteer Opportunities
Last Updated on Sunday, 20 June 2010 10:06
Come join Friends of Willapa Refuge on Saturday, July 3, at the Leadbetter Unit of Willapa NWR for some trail work! This is the July production of "First Saturday" volunteer programs where Friends members and the public are invited to "get hands dirty" in support of the Refuge. For this July 3, they extend a special invite to all non-local Friends members who will be visiting the Peninsula for the holiday weekend! All ages and abilities are welcome; they've plenty of tasks for everyone's contributions.
They'll meet no later than 9am at the Leadbetter Unit parking lot (main lot, at the far end of Stackpole Road) and be finished by 2pm, latest.Book Review: Jeff Guidry's "An Eagle Named Freedom"
Book Review
Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 June 2010 10:10
An Eagle Named Freedom, Jeff Guidry, William Marrow, 2010.
When a young eagle, drastically injured with both wings broken, arrived at the Sarvey Wildlife Care Center in northern WA state, volunteer,Jeff Guidry, was assigned to her care and keeping. Over the weeks of rehabilitation, the two of them developed a strong bond and Jeff gave her the name, "Freedom." As fate would have it, she was not able to fly again, and so she continued to live at the center, and she and Jeff became a team, working together on wildlife educational projects with schools and other organizations.
Guidry and Freedom came to trust and rely on each other in a deep and surprising relationship. After Freedom's recovery and the two of them had been working together for some time, Jeff was diagnosed with cancer. As he fought the disease, he continued to visit and work with Freedom. The relationship gave him courage and comfort, " In trusting that Freedom and I would have a long time together, I'd found the advantage -call it an edge-that I needed beyond even extraordinary human support. Freedom and I were balanced on that edge."
Read more: Book Review: Jeff Guidry's "An Eagle Named Freedom"
July / August 2010 Whistler is online
News
Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 June 2010 10:30
The July / August 2010 Whistler is available now.
Some of its content:
- WHAS Anual Picnic Invitation
- Member Form and WHAS News
- Bye Bye Northern Star’s Bradwood…
- Birding Bits; Field Trip Report
- Nelson Creek Report, Book Review: Birdology
- Avian Bird Signs Featured on Walk; Beware of Vampires
- Book Review: An Eagle named Freedom; Upcoming Events
- WHAS Programs: Other upcoming events
WHAS Annual Picnic
Programs
Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 June 2010 10:13
This year our annual picnic will be hosted by Mary Steller, a long-time WHAS member, at her house, in Rosburg, Washington on July, 31. She has graciously offered to host us this year.
Mary’s place will be a wonderful place for a picnic, as it has beautiful walks for birders, river views, a treehouse, dogs, and donkeys. Come spend what will be a delightful afternoon, from 1:00 to 4:00. Please bring a dish to share with 6—8 people, and eating ware and chairs for all in your party. Mary will provide ice tea and water. Please also bring Frisbees, balls, etc., for outside play.
RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 360-442-2575 by July 24 if you will attend. We will help coordinate carpools where possible as it is a little over one hour’s drive from the Longview area.
June 19, 2010 is Natural Areas Appreciation Day
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On June 19th, the Washington Department of Natural Resources will offer several field outings in celebration of the first annual Natural Areas Appreciation Day. This is a great opportunity for the public to see, experience and learn about some of the most pristine and awe-inspiring landscapes remaining in the Northwest. This event is sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Natural Areas Committee, a group of governmental, and non-profit agencies whose purpose is to promote the recognition, establishment and management of Northwest natural areas. See the below announcement for details about the five outings and please contact
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Help the birds - vote for Audubon
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Last Updated on Thursday, 10 June 2010 07:50
The American Express Members Project is offering Audubon a special grant for its conservation efforts. National Audubon needs your help and that of your friends to secure the votes needed to qualify. Start by clicking the picture to register. Then, vote for Audubon today and once a week through August 21.
The top vote-getting group in each category of this effort will receive a $200,000 donation for its work. So tell your friends and family to vote too! It will take only a few clicks to make a difference.
Follow Arctic Scientist, George Divoky This Summer
Programs
Last Updated on Monday, 07 June 2010 19:35
Our May program featured Arctic Scientist George Divoky with his story of climate change above the Arctic Circle on tiny Cooper Island. His fascinating work studying the behavior and world of a small seabird, the black guillemot, has continued for 34 summers. He is recording striking changes in the environment including the influx of hungry polar bears and the reduced hatching and fledging success of the guillemots. Follow George’s work this summer by going to his blog by going to this link: http://www.adventures-in-climate-change.com/cooperisland/
Avian Bird Signs Featured on History Walk
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Last Updated on Thursday, 10 June 2010 11:05
On May 15, Longview Park Superintendent, Al George led 20 citizens on a walking history tour of Lake Sacajawea. As well as lake history, the Avian Interpretive Signs were featured on the tour. These signs were designed and installed through the efforts of Willapa Hills Audubon Society in partnership with the City of Longview and are now a prominent feature on the lake, offering both art and educational opportunities to Park patrons. WHAS member, Margaret Green spoke to those gathered,
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