South Sound Bird Alliance

10/14/2026

https://southsoundbirds.org/next-book-for-ssba-book-club-kingbird-highway/

10/13/2026

Comments Needed to Protect Westport Light State Park!

Have you been to the Westport Light State Park? This park belongs to all Washingtonians to enjoy the beaches and the birds and other wildlife that rely on this habitat. It is one of 10 parks located within the Seashore Conservation Area, which was created to preserve undeveloped coastline for public recreation and enjoyment.

Since 2023, there has been a proposal to develop a Scottish-style golf course at Westport Light which would drastically alter the pristine nature of this park. SSBA and others have been speaking up against this proposal for many years, and are doing so once again. There are numerous biology, hydrology, and feasibility studies that site reasons why a golf course should not be developed here. It is a shoreline of statewide significance and wetlands cover 80% of the park.

You can help save this park from commercial development.
Comment using the Parks Commission comment form and select the Westport Golf Links comment topic. https://parks.wa.gov/commission-public-comment-form . Comments are due by 5:00 PM on October 15.

You can also attend the hearing in Aberdeen, on Monday, Oct. 19, 5:30-9:00 PM at the Aberdeen High School Auditorium, 410 N G St. Aberdeen, WA 98520. You can attend and comment either virtually or in person. Pre-registration is required for virtual attendance by 5:00 PM on October 15.
More information about the meeting: https://parks.wa.gov/about/strategic-planning-projects-public-input/parks-commission/commission-meetings-agendas

10/08/2026

Birds and Brew OCT 19TH 4:30 – 6:00ish EQUAL LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR

MONDAY OCT 19TH 4:30 – 6:00ish EQUAL LATIN RESTAURANT & BAR 2752 PACIFIC AVE SE OLYMPIA (meetings at Boston Harbor will resume next spring) Birds and Brew is a

10/08/2026

October 17, 2026 field trip to Potlatch State Park

When: October 17, 2026, 9 AM-12 PM Trip leader: Lin Stern Registration: Email Lin for registration at [email protected] Description: This trip will take place at Potlatch State

10/02/2026

ERIC WAGNER THURSDAY OCTOBER 8, 2026 Social time at 6:30 pm, Program at 7 pm Temple Beth Hatfiloh 201 8th Ave SE, Olympia Or join us through Zoom. Register here:

10/01/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Are you registered? It takes just 2 minutes to check your registration and get yourself ready to vote in 2026. Tap the link in comment to get the details and pledge to vote!

09/27/2026

Crumpet the cat wants to be outside

But the outdoors is full of dangers for cats. The average life expectancy of indoor cats is 15 to 20 years. For outdoor cats it is 2 to 5 years. Cars, predators (especially coyotes), disease, and parasites all take their toll of outdoor cats. But cats like Crumpet want to be outside, and there is a safe way to help them do that—catios. When cat owners install a catio they give their cat safe access to the outdoors.

Visit our website for photos and ideas for protecting your cat and wildlife: http://southsoundbirds.org/cats-indoors-program/

09/25/2026

09/20/2026

Olympia Birds & Brew
September 21 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Boston Harbor Marina

Stop by and enjoy the gorgeous scenery from Boston Harbor and the last day of summer. Birds and Brew is a social time for folks to gather and talk all things avian. This is open to South Sound Bird Alliance members and non-members alike. Although it starts at 4:30 pm, it is a drop-in anytime event. The topic for this meeting is “Describe a recent bird outing: where, when, and what did you see?”
https://southsoundbirds.org/event/olympia-birds-brew-16/