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We are the East King County chapter of National Audubon. We protect and restore habitat for birds and advocate for birds in the community. We give educational programs in schools and provide youth scholarships for summer camp. We offer birding field trips, events, and classes and perform bird surveys. Non-birders will enjoy our diverse monthly programs, native plant sales, and nature walks. |
Bellevue Considers Light Rail Through Treasured Wetland
by Kathleen Long, Seattle Times Reporter
The Bellevue City Council has asked Sound Transit to study a new light rail route that would run through the middle of Mercer Slough, but getting permits to cross the Slough may be difficult. See a map of the proposal. Read the full story or see the video. Read more in The Stranger. See what others are saying.
We urge you to send a message to the Bellevue City Council or the Sound Transit Board and ask them to save the Mercer Slough Nature Park for birds and people.
Program Night: Amazing Mammals, Bats
Special Kids and Adults Night (Thurs, Feb. 25)
featuring Michelle Noe, president of Bats Northwest. Special member photo presentations the second half of the evening.
Washington's Woodpeckers
Birding Class: Thursday, March 18
Christmas Bird Count a Big Success!
We counted 94 species which is our second highest total, compares to a high of 95 in the 2008 CBC. The total of 18,134 birds was the highest of the last 7 years. We also had a record 54 people covering eight areas (the CBC circle is centered just south of Beaver Lake in Sammamish).
Field Trip Highlight - Samish & Skagit Flats (12/1/2009)
The day started out clear and cold (34F), and as we drove up toward the Samish Flats we kept running thru fog patches. By the time we were in Burlington we had moved out of the fog into clear sunshine.
Eastside Audubon Receives REI Grant
Eastside Audubon proudly announces the receipt of a grant from REI for $5821. The Youth Education Committee will use these funds to expand and improve our youth programs. Approximately $1,000 of the grant is clothing and camping gear which will be loaned to the low-income students who receive camp scholarships each summer.
Support Our Sponsors
Last summer's Bird Festival -- as well as many other Eastside Audubon programs and activities -- were made possible in part by the generous financial and in-kind support of:
Please show your support!
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Eastside Audubon is active in Bothell, Woodinville, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, |
Birder Captures Picture of Kingbird Attacking Hawk at Bonney Lake Park
