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Eastside Audubon Calendar
Calendar ViewsJune 2005
June
25
End Date
Devil's Gulch near Cashmere
Cashmere, Washington
August 2005
August
6
End Date
September 2005
September
9
End Date
Photo Trip: Columbia Basin Wading and Shorebirds
Potholes Wildlfie Area
Photograph great egrets, cormorants, pelicans, shorebirds, and shrub steppe scenics.
September
17
End Date
Lake Valhalla at Stevens Pass
A three mile round trip hike through beautiful alpine woods and meadows to a picturesque mountain lake. We may see the start of the autumn leaves changing colors and hopefully a few birds along the way.
September
17
End Date
Chelan Ridge Raptor Migration
The US Forest Service invites us to visit Chelan Ridge on Saturday, September 17, the weekend before the Raptor Migration program. This is the height of the songbird migration, so we will see both raptors and songbirds.
An educator will be present to answer our questions. Bring a lunch for this all day trip. Meet before 7:30 a.m. at north end of Issaquah P&R: (I-90, exit 15, turn right (south) go to 2nd or 3rd light, then left into P&R lot).
Passenger cost/person $9.00.
September
24
End Date
Nisqually NWR
The Nisqually NWR offers a diverse combination of habitats and birds.
October 2005
October
5
End Date
Point No Point and Marrowstone Island
Bring a lunch. Plan to return late afternoon. We expect to see waterfowl, shorebirds, jaegers, gulls and terns. Meet before 7 a.m. at south end of Kingsgate P&R: (I-405, exit 20B northbound or 20 southbound at NE 124th St., go west to light at 116th Ave. NE, then right (north) a few blocks to P&R lot).
October
15
End Date
Spencer Island
Explore this wetland located near the Everett Sewage Treatment Ponds.
October
15
End Date
Camano Island and Stanwood
Prepare for a full day of birding and explore Camano Island’s shoreline, salt-water marshes, grasslands, and forest habitats for seabirds, raptors, and songbirds.
October
29
End Date
Purdy & Key Peninsula
Expect lots of saltwater waterfowl, cormorants and Great Blue Herons in the South Sound bays. We visit three state parks during the day, so if you have State Parks pass bring it with you. We will include Snake Lake in Tacoma if time permits.
November 2005
November
5
End Date
Reifel Bird Sanctuary
Wintering birds here include dabbling ducks, gulls, rough-legged hawks, peregrines, merlins, and snowy owls.
November
10
End Date
Bob Heirman Wildlife Area
This is a 343 acre reserve. It is 3-4 miles south of the town of Snohomish along the Snohomish R. Three lakes as well as marshes and wooded areas attract a large variety of birds. The trail also goes down to the Snohomish River. Bring a lunch.
November
10
End Date
Snoqualmie Valley
On this drive through the farmlands of the Snoqualmie Valley we'll look for Bald Eagles and other raptors, and scope the ponds for a variety of ducks.
November
19
End Date
Discovery Park
This 530-acre park on Magnolia Bluff has nine habitats within its boundaries.
December 2005
December
4
End Date
Photo Trip: Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Photograph snow geese, waterfowl, wintering song birds, herons, and the resident sandhill cranes.
December
8
End Date
Des Moines Marina/Salt Water State Park
Ducks and other waterfowl, seabirds, and gulls will be the focus of this trip as we scope the water at the marina as well as at the state park. We'll look for songbirds, too. Washington State Park decal or $5.00 parking fee required. Return late morning.
January 2006
January
8
End Date
Photo Trip: Upper Skagit River Bald Eagles
Upper Skagit River
Photograph bald eagles along the Upper Skagit River
January
14
End Date
Skagit/Samish Flats Field Trip
Skagit/Samish Flats
January
22
End Date
Photo Trip: Swans of Snohomish County
Bob Heirman Wildlife Reserve
Photograph swans at Bob Heirman Wildlife Reserve.
January
28
End Date
West Seattle Shoreline
Explore the shores and waters of West Seattle along Elliot Bay and Puget Sound to Lincoln Park. Numerous viewpoints overlook the water and freighters, ferries and sea birds. Expectations include goldeneyes, scoters, gulls, Harlequin Ducks and shorebirds. Should be done by noon.
January
28
End Date
West Seattle Shoreline
Explore the shores and waters of West Seattle along Elliot Bay and Puget Sound to Lincoln Park. Numerous viewpoints overlook the water and freighters, ferries and sea birds. Expectations include goldeneyes, scoters, gulls, Harlequin Ducks and shorebirds. Should be done by noon.
February 2006
February
9
End Date
Snoqualmie Valley Field Trip
On this drive through the farmlands of the Snoqualmie Valley we’ll look for Bald Eagles and other raptors and scope the ponds for a variety of ducks.
February
26
End Date
La Conner Nature Cruise
A four hour cruise around Fidalgo Island by way of Skagit Bay, Rosario Strait, Padilla Bay and Swinomish Slough .
March 2006
March
4
End Date
Photo Trip: Heron Colonies and Coulon Park
Various heron colonies
Photograph great blue herons at Medina Park and Black River, waterfowl on the Cedar River.
March
9
End Date
Camano Island/Stanwood Fieldtrip
Prepare for a full day of birding and explore Camano Island’s shoreline, salt-water marshes, grasslands, and forest habitats for seabirds, raptors, and songbirds. Specific areas include Livingston Bay, English Boom, Utsalady, and Iverson Spit, a 100-acre preserve. The Stanwood Sewage Treatment Ponds offer a variety of waterfowl and the occasional avian surprise. Bring a lunch and meet before 7 a.m. at south end of Kingsgate P&R.
March
18
End Date
Ellensburg/Vantage Area Field Trip
Ellensburg, Washington
March
22
End Date
Fir Island and Skagit Flats
We’ll walk the loop at the Game Range on Fir Island looking for migrating songbirds and returning sparrows. Then we’ll explore various spots with shorebirds, seabirds, and early arriving raptors as our focus. Bring lunch and meet before 7:30 at the south end of the Kingsgate P&R. Return late afternoon.
March
23
End Date
Program Night: Dead Birds Don’t Lie: The Role of Citizen Science in Conservation
Northlake Unitarian Church, 308 Fourth Avenue S., Kirkland, Washington
Dr. Julia Parrish will discuss the die-off of hundreds of marine birds on the beaches of Washington and Oregon.
April 2006
April
1
End Date
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Field Trip
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
April
13
End Date
Spencer Island Field Trip
Spencer Island, Everett, Washington
April
15
End Date
Fir Island, Skagit County Field Trip
Fir Island, Skagit County
April
27
End Date
Program Night: Native Plants that Local Birds Love
Monica Van der Vieren, a Native Plant Steward from Washington Native Plant Society, will present a talk on "Native Plants that Local Birds Love."
April
28
End Date
Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival
Hoquiam, Washington
April
29
End Date
Native Plant Walk: Far Hayward Hill Wildflowers and Birds
Ellensburg
See birds and native plants of the shrub steppe and forest habitats near Ellensburg -- Saturday, April 29, 2008 - 7:30 a.m.
May 2006
May
12
End Date
Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds
Edmonds, WA
May
18
End Date
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest
Leavenworth, Washington
May
19
End Date
Kettle Valley Songbird Festival
Republic, WA
May
24
End Date
May
25
End Date
Program Night: Unique Birds and Ecosystems of the Juan Fernández Islands, Chile
Join us for an evening with Dr. Peter Hodum, the director and co-founder of the Juan Fernández Islands Conservancy.
June 2006
June
24
End Date
Bellevue Botanical Garden - Photo Group Field Trip
Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue
We're looking for hummingbirds to photograph.
June
24
End Date
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Burke Museum of Natural History
Opening Day for the exhibit has a variety of special activities.
July 2006
July
11
End Date
Green Lake With Martin Muller
Walk Green Lake with expert birder Martin Muller who has acquired intimate knowledge of this lake and the 150 bird species found there. Meet by 7:25 a.m. at South Kirkland P&R near the bus stop (on 108th Ave. NE just north of hwy 520 and Northup Way) to carpool, or meet at Green Lake. We will park at the west end of Green Lake near the Bathhouse Theater and meet Martin on the lake side of the theatre, between the brick building and the water.
July
22
End Date
Hurricane Ridge/Dungeness Spit
Hurricane Ridge in Olympic Mts
Our annual Olympic Peninsula wildflower trip featuring views, birds, and varied wildlife.
August 2006
August
17
End Date
August
26
End Date
Grays Harbor Loop
Full day field trip to Grays Harbor Loop
August
28
End Date
Birding the Hot Spots of King County
Birding the Hot Spots of King County
August
28
End Date
Newsletter Labeling
Chapter offices, 308 Fourth Avenue S., Kirkland, WA
September 2006
September
10
End Date
September
23
End Date
Spencer Island
Spencer Island
September
23
End Date
Juanita Bay Park
Juanita Bay Park
September
23
End Date
The Waterfowl of Puget Sound - Field Trip for Beginning Birders
Juanita Bay Park
September
25
End Date
September
28
End Date
Program Night: Wild Wings: a Celebration of Northwest Birds, with a Focus on Owls and Woodpeckers
Northlake Unitarian Church, 308 Fourth Avenue S., Kirkland
We invite you to enjoy an evening with award winning photographer, Paul Bannick, who specializes in the natural history of North America, with a special focus on his beloved Pacific Northwest.
October 2006
October
14
End Date
Point No Point & Marrowstone Island
This trip will include stops at Point No Point, Indian Island, Mystery Bay, and Fort Flagler.
October
21
End Date
Camano Island/Stanwood
Camano Island
Prepare for a full day of birding and explore Camano Island’s shoreline, salt-water marshes, grasslands, and forest habitats for seabirds, raptors, and songbirds.
October
23
End Date
Birding the Hot Spots of King County
October 23 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon
October
26
End Date
Program Night: A Birder's Mapquest
Northlake Unitarian Church, 308 Fourth Avenue S., Kirkland
Robert Howson will present a multimedia look at North American bird species whose names were derived from geographical locations. A great opportunity to practice your bird ID skills.
October
28
End Date
Purdy & Key Peninsula
October 28 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m.
October
28
End Date
Purdy & Key Peninsula
October 28 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m.
November 2006
November
2
End Date
Marrowstone Island
November 2 (Thursday) 7:00 a.m.
November
2
End Date
Board Meeting
NUUC Board Room
November
4
End Date
Photo Trip: Refiel Bird Sanctuary (B.C.)
Reifel Bird Sanctuary
Photograph snow geese, waterfowl, wintering song birds, herons, and the resident sandhill cranes.
November
16
End Date
Program Night: Siberia's Sacred Sea: Lake Baikal
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave. S. (corner of 4th Ave. S. and State)
Nina Carter will present a delightful program on the birds and wildlife of Russia, Siberia and Lake Baikal, as well as the 5 most important lessons about Eco-Tourism. The presentation is free and open to the public. Invite a friend.
Note: This one week earlier than usual due to Thanksgiving.
November
24
End Date
Nature’s Holiday Market
Northlake Unitarian Church, 308 Fourth Avenue S., Kirkland
East Lake Washington Audubon Society Celebrates 25 Years with Nature’s Holiday Market with events Friday, November 24th, 5:00 pm to 8:00 PM and Saturday, November 25th, 10 AM-5 PM.
November
25
End Date
Nature’s Holiday Market
Northlake Unitarian Church, 308 Fourth Avenue S., Kirkland
East Lake Washington Audubon Society Celebrates 25 Years with Nature’s Holiday Market with events Friday, November 24th, 5:00 pm to 8:00 PM and Saturday, November 25th, 10 AM-5 PM.
December 2006
December
2
End Date
Green Lake
Green Lake
Walk Green Lake with expert birder Martin Muller who has acquired intimate knowledge of this lake and the 170 + bird species that have been seen there.
December
5
End Date
Samish & Skagit Flats
Samish & Skagit Flats
This is a great time of year up on the Samish and Skagit Flats for raptors and waterfowl.
December
9
End Date
Skagit/Samish Flats
Skagit & Samish Flats
This is a chance for those that could not make it on Tuesday to visit this prime habitat.
December
14
End Date
Des Moines Marina/Saltwater State Park
Des Moines Marina & Saltwater State Park
December
16
End Date
Annual Christmas Bird Count and Dinner
Come meet fellow bird counters at Marymoor Park just south of Redmond at the north end of Lake Sammamish. Meet before 8:00 a.m. at west parking lot near the windmill.
January 2007
January
25
End Date
Annual Dinner (Jan 25)
Northlake Unitarian Church, 308 Fourth Avenue S., Kirkland
Annual dinner and installation of officers
February 2007
February
3
End Date
Ocean Shores and vicinity
Ocean Shores
Nowhere else in Washington state can one find ten different habitats in such a small area.
February
18
End Date
Photo Trip: Skagit Valley Snow Geese and Swans
Skagit Valley
Photograph snow geese and/or swansin the Skagit Valley
February
22
End Date
Program Night: Wildlife Survival Characteristics, A Live Animal Program for Kids and Adults
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave. S. (corner of 4th Ave. S. and State)
Marianne Wilson-Gumm will bring live animal teachers from Wildlife Encounter, Inc. for adults and kids to learn about and interact with. (early program time - 7:00 p.m.) - Feb 22
February
24
End Date
Photo Trip: West Seattle Wintering Birds
West Seattle
Photograph wintering birds along the Alki shore in West Seattle.
March 2007
March
3
End Date
Camano Island/Stanwood
Prepare for a full day of birding and explore Camano Island's shoreline, salt-water marshes, grasslands, and forest habitats for seabirds, raptors, and songbirds.
March
9
End Date
Kenmore P&R and Library
Audubon members will have spotting scopes available at 11:00 a.m. for the public to watch the Great Blue Heron colony at the north end of the Kenmore P&R (Bothell Way and 62nd Ave. NE).
March
15
End Date
Program Night: From the Black Oystercatcher to Black Gold: Challenges and Opportunities in Alaska
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church
(one week early – joint meeting with Seattle Audubon Society ) - Mar 15
March
31
End Date
Theler Wetlands via Southworth
March 31, 2007 (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. -
We will take the Fauntleroy ferry to Southworth and bird our way to the Theler Wetlands.
April 2007
April
7
End Date
Spencer Island Field Trip - April 7 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m.
Explore this wetland located near the Everett Sewage Treatment Ponds.
April
10
End Date
Whidbey Island Field Trip - April 10 (Tue) 6:30 am – Limit of 11
April can be a great time on Whidbey with a variety of habitats including marshes, shoreline, open water, riparian and forests.
April
21
End Date
Native Plant Walk: Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park
Cougar Mountain, Red Town Trailhead
Celebrate Earth Day and Native Plant Week!
April
21
End Date
Earth Day at St. Edwards Park
St. Edwards Park
Join Eastside Audubon and the Friends of St. Edwards Park for a fun day in the park.
April
25
End Date
Ocean Shores and Bowermay Basin Field Trip
We'll leave at 6:30 am on the 25th to spend the day exploring the many habitats in and around Ocean Shores.
April
26
End Date
Program Night: Brightwater and Birds, What Mitigation Means to the Environment
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave. S. (corner of 4th Ave. S. and State), Kirkland
Michael Popiwny and Monica Van der Vieren will present an overview of King County’s new Brightwater treatment system, focusing on the Mitigation Program, which includes landscaping, environmental restoration and enhancement. Jim Rettig will show us what birds are there - April 26
May 2007
May
6
End Date
Ellensburg/Eastern Washington Field Trip - May 6 (Sunday) 6:30 a.m.
Bird-A-Thon Trip limited to 10 (3 cars).
Plan on a day traveling through varied habitats: riparian, forest and farm.
May
13
End Date
Photo Trip: Union Bay Natural Area
Union Bay Natural Area
Visit Union Bay Natural Area to photograph mating pied-billed grebes and their babies, Canada geese goslings, great blue herons, cinnamon teal and other waterfowl, common yellow-throat and other songbirds. Parking is free on Sunday.
Meet at UW parking lot E5. Joint trip with the Mountaineers Photography group.
May
13
End Date
Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties - May 13 (Sunday) 7:00 a.m.
Bird-A-Thon Trip -
Plan to see the spring shorebird migration and to look for migrating songbirds.
May
13
End Date
Juanita Bay Park Birdathon - Date change
Juanita Bay Park
Enjoy a relaxed walk in the Park with Master Birder, MaryFrances Mathis. Juanita Bay Park is one of the true wildlife-oriented gems on Lake Washington. *** Note: this date has changed!!!
May
15
End Date
Ocean Shores-Grays Harbor Field Trip - May 15 (Tuesday) 6:00 am
Bird-A-Thon Trip - Limit of 11.
The end of April and early May are good times for returning shorebirds in Grays Harbor.
May
20
End Date
Birdathon and Brunch with the McGruders
Kirkland, WA
Join Jan and Tim McGruder for a morning of birding and brunch in Kirkland.
May
24
End Date
Program Night: Birds of Puget Sound: 50 Years of Watching
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave. S. (corner of 4th Ave. S. and State), Kirkland
Join Joe Meche for slides and stories about the birds of the Greater Puget Sound area and the diversity of habitats they frequent - May 24.
May
26
End Date
Nisqually NWR Birdathon Trip
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
The Nisqually NWR offers a diverse combination of habitats and birds.
June 2007
June
3
End Date
Native Plant Walk: Washington Park, Anacortes
Washington Park, Anacortes
2.5-mile easy loop thru forest and meadows with wildflower-covered grassy knolls. Seabirds from the shoreline - June 3, 2007
June
7
End Date
Eastern Washington - June 7 (Thursday) 6:30 a.m. to Evening
Limited to 10 - Call to Register
June
28
End Date
Program Night: AlTo in Indonesia: New Life for the Maleo Bird
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave. S. (corner of 4th Ave. S. and State)
Marcy Summers will present the story of AlTo's successful collaboration with indigenous people of Sulawesi, Indonesia to reverse the decline of the endangered maleo bird near Mount Tompotika - June 28.
July 2007
July
10
End Date
July
11
End Date
Web Committee Meeting
EAS office
Join the Webmaster and the Web Team the first Wednesday of each month in our office.
July
14
End Date
Hurricane Ridge/Dungeness Spit - July 14-15 (Saturday/Sunday) 11:00 a.m.
Our annual Olympic Peninsula wildflower trip featuring views, birds, and varied wildlife.
July
23
End Date
Board Meeting
NUUC Board Room
July
28
End Date
Native Plant Walk: Naches Peak Loop Trail, Mt. Rainier
Naches Peak Loop
3.5 mile leisurely hike to see wildflowers, birds and butterflies plus great views of Mt. Rainier.
August 2007
August
1
End Date
Web Committee Meeting
Join the Webmaster and the Web Team the first Wednesday of each month at the office.
August
3
End Date
Marymoor Park Bird Walk
Marymoor Park, Redmond, Washington
Join us for a morning walk along the nature trail, to see what birds are in the area.
August
3
End Date
Marymoor Park Bird Walk
Marymoor Park, Redmond, Washington
Join us for a morning walk along the nature trail, to see what birds are in the area.
August
4
End Date
Marymoor BirdLoop Work Party
Marymoor Park - Parking Lot G
Join us in restoring the native habitat at the Marymoor Park interpretive area on the first Saturday of each month from 9AM - Noon. Dress for the weather and bring clippers and gloves. Also brings snacks and water. Park in Parking Lot G and follow the signs to the work parties. (Free parking passes are provided.)
August
7
End Date
Table Mountain Ptarmigan Hunt - August 7 (Tuesday) 5:30 AM
Table Mountain in the Mt. Baker area of Whatcom County is one of the few "favored" spots to look for White-tailed Ptarmigan.
August
11
End Date
Remove English Ivy at Watershed Park
Watershed Park - 4500 110th Avenue NE
Join the City of Kirkland Parks Department on the second Saturday of each month through November 2007 at Watershed Park to remove invasive plants and improve our important urban forest.
August
18
End Date
August
18
End Date
Native Plant Walk: Pritchard Wetland
Pritchard Island Beach Park
1-2 mile level walk to see one of the highest diversities of native plants in Seattle. Lots of birds in the marsh.
August
20
End Date
Montlake Fill
September 22 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. to noon
August
21
End Date
August
21
End Date
August
21
End Date
August
25
End Date
Grays Harbor Loop – August 25 (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. to 6-7 p.m.
Limited to 11 - We will visit many different habitats from city parks, marinas, beaches, and forests for a variety of waterfowl, gulls, terns, shorebirds and songbirds.
August
27
End Date
August
27
End Date
Board Meeting
NUUC Board Room
September 2007
September
1
End Date
Marymoor BirdLoop Work Party
Marymoor Park - Parking Lot G
Join us in restoring the native habitat at the Marymoor Park interpretive area on the first Saturday of each month from 9AM - Noon. Dress for the weather and bring clippers and gloves. Also brings snacks and water. Park in Parking Lot G and follow the signs to the work parties. (Free parking passes are provided.)
September
5
End Date
Web Committee Meeting
Join the Webmaster and the Web Team the first Wednesday of each month
September
7
End Date
Marymoor Park Bird Walk
Marymoor Park, Redmond, Washington
Join us for a morning walk along the nature trail, to see what birds are in the area.
September
8
End Date
Remove English Ivy at Watershed Park
Watershed Park - 4500 110th Avenue NE
Join the City of Kirkland Parks Department on the second Saturday of each month through November 2007 at Watershed Park to remove invasive plants and improve our important urban forest.
September
18
End Date
September
18
End Date
September
22
End Date
Montlake Fill
September 22 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. to noon
September
24
End Date
Birding the Hotspots of King County
September 24 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon
September
24
End Date
Board Meeting
NUUC Board Room
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