Eastside Audubon Calendar

Photograph shorebirds, gulls, and possible loons.

Photograph great egrets, cormorants, pelicans, shorebirds, and shrub steppe scenics.

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.

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.

The Nisqually NWR offers a diverse combination of habitats and birds.

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).

Explore this wetland located near the Everett Sewage Treatment Ponds.

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.

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.

Wintering birds here include dabbling ducks, gulls, rough-legged hawks, peregrines, merlins, and snowy owls.

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.

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.

This 530-acre park on Magnolia Bluff has nine habitats within its boundaries.

Photograph snow geese, waterfowl, wintering song birds, herons, and the resident sandhill cranes.

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.

Photograph bald eagles along the Upper Skagit River

Photograph swans at Bob Heirman Wildlife Reserve.

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.

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.

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.

A four hour cruise around Fidalgo Island by way of Skagit Bay, Rosario Strait, Padilla Bay and Swinomish Slough .

Photograph great blue herons at Medina Park and Black River, waterfowl on the Cedar River.

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.

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.

Dr. Julia Parrish will discuss the die-off of hundreds of marine birds on the beaches of Washington and Oregon.

Monica Van der Vieren, a Native Plant Steward from Washington Native Plant Society, will present a talk on "Native Plants that Local Birds Love."

See birds and native plants of the shrub steppe and forest habitats near Ellensburg -- Saturday, April 29, 2008 - 7:30 a.m.

Join us for an evening with Dr. Peter Hodum, the director and co-founder of the Juan Fernández Islands Conservancy.

We're looking for hummingbirds to photograph.

Opening Day for the exhibit has a variety of special activities.

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.

Our annual Olympic Peninsula wildflower trip featuring views, birds, and varied wildlife.

Full day field trip to Whidbey Island

Full day field trip to Grays Harbor Loop

Birding the Hot Spots of King County

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.

This trip will include stops at Point No Point, Indian Island, Mystery Bay, and Fort Flagler.

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 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon

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 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m.

October 28 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m.

November 2 (Thursday) 7:00 a.m.

Photograph snow geese, waterfowl, wintering song birds, herons, and the resident sandhill cranes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is a great time of year up on the Samish and Skagit Flats for raptors and waterfowl.

This is a chance for those that could not make it on Tuesday to visit this prime habitat.

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.

Annual dinner and installation of officers

Nowhere else in Washington state can one find ten different habitats in such a small area.

Photograph snow geese and/or swansin the Skagit Valley

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

Photograph wintering birds along the Alki shore in West Seattle.

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.

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).

(one week early – joint meeting with Seattle Audubon Society ) - Mar 15

March 31, 2007 (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. - We will take the Fauntleroy ferry to Southworth and bird our way to the Theler Wetlands.

Explore this wetland located near the Everett Sewage Treatment Ponds.

April can be a great time on Whidbey with a variety of habitats including marshes, shoreline, open water, riparian and forests.

Celebrate Earth Day and Native Plant Week!

Join Eastside Audubon and the Friends of St. Edwards Park for a fun day in the park.

We'll leave at 6:30 am on the 25th to spend the day exploring the many habitats in and around Ocean Shores.

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

Bird-A-Thon Trip limited to 10 (3 cars). Plan on a day traveling through varied habitats: riparian, forest and farm.

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.

Bird-A-Thon Trip - Plan to see the spring shorebird migration and to look for migrating songbirds.

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!!!

Bird-A-Thon Trip - Limit of 11. The end of April and early May are good times for returning shorebirds in Grays Harbor.

Join Jan and Tim McGruder for a morning of birding and brunch in 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.

The Nisqually NWR offers a diverse combination of habitats and birds.

2.5-mile easy loop thru forest and meadows with wildflower-covered grassy knolls. Seabirds from the shoreline - June 3, 2007

Limited to 10 - Call to Register

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.

Join the Webmaster and the Web Team the first Wednesday of each month in our office.

Our annual Olympic Peninsula wildflower trip featuring views, birds, and varied wildlife.

3.5 mile leisurely hike to see wildflowers, birds and butterflies plus great views of Mt. Rainier.

Join the Webmaster and the Web Team the first Wednesday of each month at the office.

Join us for a morning walk along the nature trail, to see what birds are in the area.

Join us for a morning walk along the nature trail, to see what birds are in the area.

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.)

Table Mountain in the Mt. Baker area of Whatcom County is one of the few "favored" spots to look for White-tailed Ptarmigan.

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.

1-2 mile level walk to see one of the highest diversities of native plants in Seattle. Lots of birds in the marsh.

September 22 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. to noon

Join us for a walk at Juanita Bay Park in Kirkland.

Join us for a walk at Juanita Bay Park in Kirkland.

Join us for a walk at Juanita Bay Park in Kirkland.

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.

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.)

Join the Webmaster and the Web Team the first Wednesday of each month

Join us for a morning walk along the nature trail, to see what birds are in the area.

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.

Join us for a walk at Juanita Bay Park in Kirkland.

Join us for a walk at Juanita Bay Park in Kirkland.

September 22 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. to noon

September 24 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon