Blog - Willapa Hills Audubon Society

WHAS works to remove invasive plants from Lake Sacajawea Islands

Details: Last Updated: March 04, 2023

Stewardship

Carolyn is ready to tackle the ivy WHAS has been working with the City of Longview Parks Department and the Lower Columbia College Biological Society to remove invasive plants from Lake Sacajawea habitat islands that are only accessible by boat. Our most recent workday, as mentioned here in The Daily News, succeeded in removing almost all of the scotch broom from the north island, with a single plant left in place because it contained a red-wing black bird nest.

Lake Sacajawea Interpretive Signs Update

Details: Last Updated: February 06, 2023

As mentioned before WHAS has secured the funding for two Deery Memorial Interpretive signs at Lake Sacajawea. Two artists are either working on research or the actual art itself. One will complete work by the first week in July and the other by the first week in August. The graphic work then takes a week or so, and the production of the actual signs about 4 weeks. With that schedule in mind, the first sign will be up in September and the second in October. Check back later for more details.

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WDFW Wildlife Watch Camera

Details: Last Updated: February 15, 2014

Website of WDFW WildWatchCAM Did you know that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has set up Wildlife Watch Cameras which offer a great selection of wildlife viewing?

At the time of providing this information to you they had live and recorded images of Bats, Bluebirds, Eagles, Herons, Martins, Ospreys, Owls, Salmon and Seals.

Check out these images and more wildlife information: Go to the WDFW WildWatchCams website.

Be Careful! Don't mess with some birds

Details: Last Updated: February 06, 2023

The University of Florida discovered some interesting bird habits. Mockingbirds may look pretty much alike to people, but they can tell us apart and are quick to react to folks they don't like. Check out the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) article or this msnbc website for more information.

Texas wind farm pioneers radar technology to protect migrating birds

Details: Last Updated: February 06, 2023

"US wind farms kill about 7,000 birds a year but radar systems developed for NASA can prevent fatal collisions by detecting approaching birds and analysing weather conditions." Read the article in the UK Guardian here.

Bike to Work Week May 11-15

Details: Last Updated: February 06, 2023

Join Cowlitz on the Move and PeaceHealth and bike to work during Bike to Work Week May 11 to May 15, 2009. For The Daily News article on the event, click here. Help Cowlitz on the Move document participation by signing up on their webpage

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Fox Creek Work Day

Details: Last Updated: March 04, 2023

Stewardship

On Earth Day, April 18, WHAS members joined Friends of Fox Creek to remove invasive English ivy and blackberries and improve the trail at Fox Creek in Rainier, OR.

May - June Whistler is online

Details: Last Updated: December 27, 2017

The May - June 2009 Whistler (link will open a pdf file) is available for download.

New York Times article on Mount St. Helen's status as a National Monument

Details: Last Updated: February 06, 2023

Read Mount St. Helens: a monument in need of a good steward for perspectives on the debate to turn Mount St Helens from a National Monument to a National Park.

WHAS Board Member featured in "The Daily News"

Details: Last Updated: February 06, 2023

Check out how you can even use a small back yard to attract wildlife. The Daily News has an article on how WHAS board member Gloria Nichols designed her garden around birds.