Washington's Woodpeckers

Pileated Woodpecker by Margaret St Clair

Join Master Birder Brian Bell to explore the world of woodpeckers in Washington. Twelve species inhabit our state from sea level to the boreal forests to the semiarid valleys of Eastern Washington. In class, we will view an illustrated presentation and discuss habitat requirements, examine seasonal distribution, learn identification tips, and listen to vocalization and drumming patterns. There will be a half day field trip in Western Washington on Saturday, March 20 and a full day trip to Eastern Washington on Saturday, May 22.

Brian is a professional birding and natural history guide with an extensive background in biology, geology and astronomy. He teaches ornithology at local community colleges and has birded extensively throughout the West and the United States. His enthusiasm and passion for birds will inspire you!

Class: - Thursday, March 18 - 7:00 to 9:15 PM at the EAS office in the Northlake Unitarian Church, Kirkland.

Field trips: Saturday, March 20, the half day trip will be in Western Washington. A full day trip to Eastern Washington will be on Saturday, May 22. The trips will be organized at the class session.

Cost for lecture and field trips: $65.00 for EAS members, $85.00 for nonmembers. A fee of $14 for gas and driving expenses to Eastern Washington should be paid to the carpool driver. The fee for the half day will be $3.

Registration: Call the EAS office Monday, Tuesday or Friday a.m. at 425-576-8805 to register.

Registration closes March 16, 2010.

**Class limited to 20 participants, 15 class and field trip, 5 class only.

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