NOTE: For the month of May we hold our annual Birdathon fundraiser and ask that all field trip participants donate $25.00 per person for our field trips.
Birdathon Field Trip
Nisqually Photography Friendly Field Trip
Join us for a photography friendly field trip to Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. We will not be focusing on moving quickly or extensive bird counts (eBird list will be kept). We will stop in some areas longer if photography is good and faster through others if less active.
Meeting Location
Meet at Refuge Visitor Center. Between the two parking lots.
Notes for the Day
Recommended to bring your camera, batteries, empty memory cards, and camera bag to carry gear.
Other essentials to consider are hat, sunscreen, layered clothing (weather can start cooler, but warm up quickly), photography stool/chair, water, and snacks.
There is an indoor restroom at parking lots. Drinking fountain is available. Visitor Center is open 9:00AM-4:00PM. Port-a-potties at twin barns/dike boardwalk (wheelchair accessible).
LOCATION
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
100 Brown Farm Road Northeast
Olympia, WA 98516
Entrance Fees
Daily entrance fee for the park is $3.00 per 4 adults in single vehicle. Cash (exact amount) or check only, to be paid at kiosk.
America the Beautiful passes are accepted.
Please visit the refuge website for further accepted passes.
Parking
Per refuge: Free, but is very limited. If you have other birding/photography friends joining this event, please consider carpooling. During nice days, the parking lot can fill quickly. Arriving early is advisable.
Registration/Fee
For the month of May, Eastside Audubon raises money for Birdathon. We encourage folks to donate $25 per person for a field trip. Registration is required, linked below. Trip leader will share day of contact information prior to walk.