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Acidification of Willapa Bay

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Last Updated: February 06, 2023

"Four years ago wild-oyster fishermen in Washington State began to notice something rather strange going on. In the brackish waters of Willapa Bay, where cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean wells up and nourishes the oysters and their young, larvae were dying at alarming rates."   Check out A Sea Less Hospitable to Life by Molly Webster in NRDC's On Earth Magazine for more information.

September - October Whistler is online

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Last Updated: December 27, 2017

The September - October 2009 Whistler is available for download.

Some of its content:

- Radar Ridge Wind Energy Project in Pacific C.
- Member Form and WHAS News
- Stormwater management; Washington State Bird
- WHAS Annual Picnic
- Upcoming Fall Events
- Book Review; LNG update
- WHAS Programs and Field Trips

Aesop's fable not so far fetched

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Last Updated: February 06, 2023

British researchers report that Rooks, a member of the crow family, are indeed sharp enough to pile stones in a vase to reach a floating morsel that is out of reach a la "The Crow and the Pitcher."

Snake Meets Its Match

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Last Updated: February 15, 2014

On a recent hike in the North Oregon coast range, the Greens came upon a garter snake crossing the trail.  The snake was impeded by an enormous mouthful of slimy slug.  On the return from Cape Falcon, two hours later, the snake was in the same location

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Inside Birding by Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology

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Last Updated: February 06, 2023

 

If you are looking to improve your birding skills check out the redesigned and updated "All About Birds" website offered by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. They provide tips, tools and techniques for identifying birds using shape, size, color and behavior. You can even listen to the songs and calls of different birds.

Bird Brains

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Last Updated: February 06, 2023
The society for neuroscience summer 2009 brain briefing describes research into how birds acquire songs, which sheds light on language learning in humans.  Both songbirds and humans learn to vocalize through observation and sensory feedback, unlike many other species.

July - August Whistler is online

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Last Updated: December 27, 2017

The July - August 2009 Whistler is available for download.

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Bat Houses for Sale

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Last Updated: February 06, 2023

Inspired by Andrew Emlen's spring program on bats, the Lower Columbia College Biological Society is selling a limited number of single-chamber bat houses as a fundraiser.  These houses have been assembled by students using outdoor-grade plywood and furring strips following the specifications provided by Bat Conservation International (BCI) for the Pacific Northwest climate (i.e., they have been painted black and do not have a ventilation gap; see photos below).  Each house measures approximately 27.5" H X 24" W X 1.75" D (70 cm H X 61 cm W X 4 cm D), with the roost chamber being .75" (18 mm) deep.

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Lake Sacajawea Invasive Weed Cleanup on the South Island

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Last Updated: March 04, 2023
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Our 'VolunteersWillapa Hills Audubon and the LCC Biological Society conducted a scotch broom and holly removal on Lake Sacajawea at 10:00 AM Friday, June 19th.  We met near the Elk’s Memorial Building on Kessler Blvd across from the south island at 10:00 and ferryed participants across to the island.  We worked for 2 to 3 hours. This was the last work party at Lake Sacajawea until fall.
THANK YOU to all who attended.
If you are interested in joining future parties, please call (360-575-9238) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  John Green, to be added to the list of volunteers.

 

 

WHAS works to remove invasive plants from Lake Sacajawea Islands

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Last Updated: March 04, 2023
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Carolyn is ready to tackle the ivyWHAS 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.

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  • Lake Sacajawea Interpretive Signs Update
  • WDFW Wildlife Watch Camera
  • Be Careful! Don't mess with some birds
  • Texas wind farm pioneers radar technology to protect migrating birds
  • Bike to Work Week May 11-15
  • Fox Creek Work Day
  • May - June Whistler is online
  • New York Times article on Mount St. Helen's status as a National Monument
  • WHAS Board Member featured in "The Daily News"
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Upcoming Events

Aug 16;
WHAS Summer Picnic
Sep 13;
WHAS 50th Anniversary Celebration
Oct 25;
WHAS Regular Board Meeting

Audubon WA News

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  • Western Snowy Plover Recovery at Leadbetter Point National Wildlife Refuge
    Audubon Washington Coasts Program Manager Anna Vallery joins WDFW's plover surveys
  • Field Notes: Sage-grouse Surveys on the Columbia Plateau
  • 2025 Legislative Accomplishments
  • World Migratory Bird Day Celebration

National Audubon News

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    WASHINGTON (July 1, 2025) – The U.S. Senate today passed its federal budget bill, legislation that could have a lasting impact on our nation’s ability to halt the decline of migratory birds...
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