Update on Cooper Island
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We have received an update from George Divoky, our favorite arctic scientist. He writes from Cooper Island while conducting his continuing research on the Black Guillimot colony on Cooper Island. George invites you to go to his links to learn more about what is going on this summer.
"Yesterday brought the first major surprise of the summer when I found a recently hatched Glaucous Gull chick - a first for Cooper Island. Guillemot chicks are also hatching and I will be busy in the next week getting dates of hatching for the 146 active guillemot nests.
This has been a cooler and wetter summer than most recent ones and much ice is still visible from the island, unlike last year when there was only open water by this date. Check out our blog www.adventures-in-climate-change.com and/or website www.cooperisland.org for more information and check back during August to see how the ice retreat affects the guillemots and polar bears. Have a good rest of the summer and thanks much for your interest and support.
George"
If you like to know more about George Divoky and his research on Birds and what influence Climate Change has on the Guillimot watch this amazing video:
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
July / August 2010 Whistler is online
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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
Help the birds - vote for Audubon
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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.
Avian Bird Signs Featured on History Walk
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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,
What should the future of Mt St Helens look like?
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A recent commentary in the Oregonian presents a limnologist's perspective on the future of Mt St Helens, arguing in favor of continuation of long-term research projects and for granting the monument National Park status.
WHAS Alerts
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Do you know that WHAS provides an announcement email list?
Receive notices about birding classes, new field trips, changes to classes or events, calls to action on conservation issues, requests for volunteers.
Birding as Medicine
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Researchers have documented that just 5 minutes a day of physical exercise in a pleasant natural environment (urban parks qualify) is beneficial for mental health (in addition to the benefits of exercise in any environment.) Read this article on the benefits of green exercise if you need one more reason to make time and get out into the natural world. If you're looking for inspiration, consider joining WHAS for a volunteer or field trip activity. The researchers encourage folks to self-medicate with outdoor exercise; birding as medicine!
May / June 2010 Whistler is online
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The May / June 2010 Whistler is available now.
Some of its content:
- May Program: Falling Off the Edge: Four Decades of Environmental Change at the Top of the World
- Member Form and WHAS News
- Honoring our Volunteers
- LNG Update
- Nelson Creek News, Book Review
- Annual Meeting Report, Call for Photos
- Book Review, Birding Classes
- WHAS Programs, Volunteer Activities
- Bird Brains
- Amphibian Egg Mass Surveys in the News
- March - April 2010 Whistler is online
- Egg Mass Surveying
- Amazing Bird Songs
- A Fascinating Hunting Behavior
- 2009 Christmas Bird Count Results from Leadbetter Point
- Learn about the most promiscuous bird
- 2009 Christmas Bird Count Results from Wahkiakum County
- Christmas Bird Count discussed on NPR's Science Friday