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Conservation Committee Meeting
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church,
Jul 08, 2009
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Marymoor BirdLoop Work Party- NOTE EARLY START TIME
Marymoor Park - Parking Lot G,
Jul 11, 2009
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Hurricane Ridge/Dungeness Spit
Hurricane Ridge in Olympic Mts,
Jul 11, 2009
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Juanita Bay Park Bird Walk
Juanita Bay Park,
Jul 14, 2009
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Youth Education Committee Meeting
Eastside Audubon Offices,
Jul 14, 2009
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September 2008

September 6 End Date
Monroe Swift Night Out
Frank Wagner School, Monroe
Learn more about the Vaux's swifts that gather nightly to roost in the Frank Wagner Elementary School Chimney.
September 7 End Date
September 9 End Date
Climate Change Common Sense
South Bellevue Community Center
Join Eastside Audubon and Seattle Audubon for an informative evening about impacts of climate change in the Northwest and the “common sense” aspect of it all--in contrast to uninformed hysteria or defeatist apathy.
September 11 End Date
Photo Group Monthly Meeting
Northlake Unitarian Church, 308 Fourth Ave S, Kirkland
September 20 End Date
NPW: Shadow Lake Bog
Shadow Lake Bog, Renton
Join us for a guided walk through Shadow Lake Bog, a beautiful ancient sphagnum moss peat bog and unique wetland located in Renton.
September 22 End Date
Birding the Hot Spots of King County
September 22 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon Monthly field trip on fourth Monday of each month to wherever the birds are. Meet before 9:00 a.m. at north end of the Newport Hills Park-N-Ride (I-405, exit 9) and plan to be back by noon. Passenger cost/person $2.00. Hugh Jennings 425-746-6351
September 23 End Date
Grays Harbor County
September 23, 2008 (Wednesday) 6:30 a.m. to early evening Limit: 11 (3 cars)
September 27 End Date
Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties
September 27 (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Joint trip with Seattle Audubon - Limit 11 – 5 from Eastside Audubon This all-day trip will focus on shorebirds of the Washington coast.
September 27 End Date
O.O. Denny Park
O. O. Denny Park
Explore one of Lake Washington most wild sites.

October 2008

October 4 End Date
Photo Trip: Streiffert Native Garden
Kent
Photograph backyard chickadees, red-breasted nuthatches, northern flickers, and juncos.
October 4 End Date
Camano Island/Stanwood
October 4 (Saturday) 7:30 a.m. 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. Areas may 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 7:30 a.m. at south end of Kingsgate Park & Ride. Passenger cost/person $14.00. Return early evening. Mike West and Joyce Meyer, 425-868-7986
October 19 End Date
NPW: Asahel Curtis Trail
Asahel Curtis Trail
Leisurely 1¼-mile walk among old-growth forest and wetlands in the Snoqualmie Valley.
October 21 End Date
Whidbey Island
(Tuesday) - October 21, 2008 Whidbey Island is a great birding location any time of the year. We will take the ferry from Mukilteo and work the passage, and then look at forest, wetland, marsh, salt water, grasslands, and rocky edges. We'll be searching out loons, grebes, alcids, waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds, and passerines as we work our way the length of the island. If we have time we will stop at the Stanwood sewer ponds on the way home. Come prepared for any type of weather, bring lunch and fluids. Spotting scope helpful. Meet before 7 a.m. at south end of Kingsgate P&R. Passenger cost/per person $17 plus share ferry cost. Return early evening. Brian H. Bell 425-485-8058
October 23 End Date
Program Night: As Close as You Dare - Africa
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave. S., Kirkland
Immerse yourself in wild and remote Africa with Becci Crowe - wildlife and tribal portrait artist - Thurs, Oct 23.
October 27 End Date
Birding the Hot Spots of King County
October 27 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon Monthly field trip on fourth Monday of each month to wherever the birds are. Meet before 9:00 a.m. at north end of the Newport Hills Park-N-Ride (I-405, exit 9) and plan to be back by noon. Passenger cost/person $2.00. Stan Wood 425-392-4557

November 2008

November 9 End Date
November 15 End Date
Photo Trip: Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Ladner, B.C.
Photograph snow geese as they migrate south from the Arctic to this Westham Island bird sanctuary near Ladner, B.C. - Sat, Nov 15, 2008.
November 20 End Date
Program Night: Swans of Winter
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave. S. (corner of 4th Ave. S. and State), Kirkland.
Experience the majestic beauty of the largest waterfowl in the world, the Trumpeter Swan.
November 22 End Date

December 2008

December 13 End Date
Green Lake Field Trip (December 13, 2008)
Walk Green Lake with expert birder Martin Muller who has acquired intimate knowledge of this lake and the 150 bird species found there.

January 2009

January 3 End Date
Marymoor BirdLoop Work Party - CANCELLED
Marymoor Park - Parking Lot G
Due to cold and wet conditions, this month's work party has been cancelled. Hope to see you next month!
January 7 End Date
Web Committee Meeting
Eastside Audubon office
Join the Webmaster and the Web Team the first Wednesday of each month at the Eastside Audubon office.
January 8 End Date
Photo Group Monthly Meeting
Northlake Unitarian Church, 308 Fourth Ave S, Kirkland
Everyone welcome! Join us and bring some images to share (digital or slides). We also discuss exciting photo locations, share tips and just have a good time.
January 10 End Date
Photo Trip: Bald Eagles CANCELLED DUE TO MUD SLIDES
Marblemount
NEW DATE - Photograph eagles on the Upper Skagit and swans and raptors near Padilla Bay - Saturday, January 10.
January 13 End Date
Youth Committee Meeting
Join us at 7:00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at our offices.
January 14 End Date
Samish & Skagit Flats Field Trip (January 14, 2009)
The Samish & Skagit Flats are great this time of year for raptors, including hawks, eagles, falcons and owls.
January 20 End Date
Juanita Bay Park Bird Walk
Juanita Bay Park
Join us for a walk at Juanita Bay Park in Kirkland.
January 22 End Date
Annual Dinner and Volunteer Celebration
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church
Join us for a delicious meal. We'll also celebrate our 2008 accomplishments and volunteers.
January 31 End Date
Photo Trip: Skagit Valley Snow Geese and Swans
Skagit Valley
Photograph snow geese and/or swans in the Skagit Valley - Jan 31
January 31 End Date
West Seattle Shoreline Field Trip (January 31, 2009)
Explore the shores and waters of West Seattle along Elliot Bay and Puget Sound to Lincoln Park.

February 2009

February 4 End Date
2009 Swift Watch Planning Meeting
200 E. Fremont Street, Monroe
Join the 2009 Community Team and help plan the 2009 Swift Watch Event.
February 6 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.
February 7 End Date
Marrowstone Island & Port Townsend Field Trip (February 7, 2009)
We'll search out the loons, grebes, alcids, waterfowl, shorebirds and sparrows as we make our way north toward Marrowstone Island and on to Port Townsend.
February 7 End Date
Marymoor BirdLoop Work Party
Marymoor Park - Parking Lot G
Join us in restoring the native habitat at the Audubon BirdLoop at Marymoor Park interpretive area on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
February 13 End Date
Great Backyard Bird Count - 12th annual
Each year, tens of thousands of people count birds in their backyards and help create a snapshot of bird populations in the United States and Canada.
February 21 End Date
Watershed Park Nature Walk
Watershed Park, Kirkland
February 22 End Date
NPW: Washington Park Arboretum Winter Garden
Washington Park Arboretum
Easy stroll through the lovely Winter Garden to see winter flowers, eye-catching barks and more.
February 26 End Date
Program Night - Unusual Birds: Extreme Adaptations and Appearances
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church
Special Kids and Adults program featuring Larry Schwitters showing us extreme adaptations and appearances of birds - starts at 7:00 p.m..

March 2009

March 6 End Date
Great Blue Heron Colony Viewing (March 6, 2009)
Eastside 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 73rd Ave. NE).
March 7 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.
March 14 End Date
Southworth to Theler Wetlands (March 14, 2009)
March 14 (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. We will take the Fauntleroy ferry to Southworth and bird our way to the Theler Wetlands.
March 15 End Date
March 21 End Date
March 22 End Date
NPW: Hazel Wolf Wetland Preserve
Sammamish
NEW DATE! Leisurely 2-mile stroll through a pristine wetland-based wildlife refuge in Sammamish.
March 24 End Date
Vantage to Ellensburg (March 24, 2009)
Mar 24 (Tues) - 6:30 a.m. We will start early to get to the Sage-Shrub Steppe east of Ellensburg early.
March 26 End Date
Program Night: Wolves in Washington State: Are We Ready?
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave. S.

April 2009

April 7 End Date
Robinson Canyon Birding Hike (April 7, 2009)
April 7 (Tuesday) 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We'll hike 6 to 7 miles while birdwatching in Robinson Canyon (near Ellensburg).
April 18 End Date
Camano Island/Stanwood - April 18, 2009
April 18 (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. 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.
April 18 End Date
Watershed Park Nature Walk
Watershed Park, Kirkland
April 21 End Date
Grays Harbor Field Trip (April 21, 2009)
April 21 (Tuesday) 5:45 a.m. We will hit a number of locations in the Grays Harbor area looking for returning shorebirds.
April 22 End Date
Earth Day at Marymoor Park
Marymoor Park
Microsoft employees will be celebrating Earth Day by helping us out at Marymoor Park.
April 23 End Date
Program Night - The Owl and The Woodpecker: Encounters with North America's Most Iconic Birds
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave. S., Kirkland
April 25 End Date
Dry Creek Waterfowl *Birdathon* Trip
April 25 (Saturday) 7:00 am — Joint Trip with Seattle Audubon – Limit: 9
April 25 End Date
Hobby and Volunteer Fair at Issaquah's Pickering Farm
Issaquah Pickering Farm, 1730 - 10th Avenue NW
Come check out our booth, as well as other organizations in our area.
April 26 End Date
NPW: Madrona Woods, Seattle
Madrona Woods, Seattle
Leisurely tour of restoration and daylighting projects along the Lake Washington shoreline.
April 27 End Date
Birding the Hot Spots of King County (April 27, 2009)
April 27 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon

May 2009

May 2 End Date
Spring Plant Sale
Kirkland Children's School
Plant Sale -- Natives, perennials -- great for your garden and wildlife
May 5 End Date
Umtanum Canyon *Birdathon* Hike
NOTE: This hike has been rescheduled to May 26
May 9 End Date
Montlake Fill Birdathon Trip - For Kids Only
This trip is for KIDS ONLY - but adults are welcome to join (kids ages 9-15; Limit 10 children)
May 9 End Date
International Migratory Bird Day at Marymoor Park
Audubon BirdLoop at Marymoor Park
Celebrate Migratory Bird Day with lots of activities and guided walks.
May 10 End Date
Bainbridge Island Gardens *Birdathon* Trip
Bainbridge Island
Mother’s Day Special - REGISTRATION CLOSED!
May 15 End Date
Nisqually NWR *Birdathon* Trip
May 15 (Friday) 8:00 a.m. - limited to 12 people Leader Hugh Jennings - The Nisqually NWR offers a diverse combination of habitats and birds. The delta is bounded by rivers on each side with marshes, deciduous woods and wide open areas easily accessed by a 5 mile loop trail.
May 17 End Date
Medina Park, Wetherill and Fairweather Nature Preserves *Birdathon* Trip
May 17 (Sunday) 8 a.m. to about 2 p.m. - **Bird-A-Thon Trip** - Leader Kathy Andrich We will visit three very different parks in the Medina/Hunt's Point area during spring migration.
May 18 End Date
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge (May 18-23, 2009)
The refuge lies in southeastern Oregon, about 30 miles south of Burns, at an elevation of 4,100 feet. Burns is about 500 miles from Bellevue. The refuge, 183,000 acres, is composed of meadows, ponds and extensive wetlands surrounded by sage uplands and basalt rimrock. It is a major resting, nesting, and feeding area on the Pacific Flyway and is on Roger Tory Peterson's list of the ten best birding areas in the U.S. More than 320 species of birds and many species of mammals have been observed on the refuge. We will visit the main birding areas within the refuge, and usually see100-130 species.
May 26 End Date
Umtanum Canyon *Birdathon* Hike
May 26 (Tuesday) 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m We'll hike 6 to 7 miles while birdwatching the Umtanum Canyon trail, located in Yakima Canyon (between Ellensburg and Yakima).
May 27 End Date
South Snohomish County *Birdathon* Trip
S. Snohomish County
Enjoy an easy day of birding and help support our Chapter
May 31 End Date

June 2009

June 3 End Date
Whidbey Island Field Trip
Whidbey Island
June 9 End Date
Youth Education Committee Meeting
Eastside Audubon Offices
Join us at 7:00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Eastside Audubon offices.
June 9 End Date
Summer Birds of Washington
Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave. S.
Let's go birding! This class is for beginners or for intermediate review.
June 15 End Date
Lake Sammamish State Park Nature Walk
Lake Sammamish State Park
Enjoy a morning walk at the Park.
June 25 End Date
Program Night: Cascadia Butterflies: Their Intriguing Life History
Northlake Unitarian Church, 308 Fourth Ave S, Kirkland
Dave Nunnallee's talk will emphasize a variety of butterfly families and will include photographs of butterflies, larvae, host plants and habitats.
June 28 End Date
NPW: Reecer Canyon Wildflowers and Butterflies
Ellensburg
Car trip with short walks up Reecer Canyon north of Ellensburg to see shrub-steppe wildflowers and butterflies.
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