Promoting Bird-Friendly Communities

 

Eastside Audubon is the National Audubon Society chapter for eastern King County, including Bellevue, Bothell, Carnation, Duvall, Fall City, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kirkland, Medina, North Bend, Preston, Redmond, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Woodinville, and the contiguous communities and unincorporated areas.

 

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Celebrating Heroes in Conservation
Celebrating Heroes in Conservation

This month, Eastside Audubon Society is highlighting the contributions of two prominent Black conservationists and their impact on the environment and birding in the US.

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February President's Letter
February President's Letter

The year is off to a good start and I hope the same is true for you. On January 13, the EAS board participated in a day-long retreat to talk about roles, goals and priorities. It was a good opportunity to discuss the areas in the chapter that need attention, both from the board’s point of view and the executive director’s. 

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Upcoming Events

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JUANITA BAY PARK BIRD WALK
Feb 19
JUANITA BAY PARK BIRD WALK

Join us for a relaxed walk in the park, seeing what birds are in the area. Bay Park offers many opportunities to view a variety of birds and other animals. Meets the third Tuesday of each month. This can be an enjoyable walk for teens as well as adults.

BOOK CLUB
Feb 19
BOOK CLUB

Meet new people and discover exciting nature-themed books through Eastside Audubon’s Book Club! This relaxed atmosphere club offers a fun and informal discussion on a wide range of topics related to our natural world. Learn more!

CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Feb 20
CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING

Eastside Audubon’s Conservation Committee is an activist group who meets regularly to plan habitat restoration work and address advocacy issues. Newcomers are always welcome.

 
This holiday season, give loved ones a gift that keeps giving. With a membership to Eastside Audubon, your friends and family will know they are playing an important part in protecting birds and their natural habitats. Visit our website to start your gift of membership today!
Today, we are especially thankful for our community of bird lovers and conservationists. You recognize the role birds and natural spaces play in enriching our lives personally and ecologically. Thank you for continuing to make our work to protect birds and their habitats possible. Happy Thanksgiving! . . . . . . Burrowing Owls @mickthompson2 . . . . . . #thankful #environment #birds #grateful #thanksgiving #birdlover #wildlife #outdoors #bird #parks #ecofriendly #conservation #birding #thankyou #nonprofit #appreciation #turkeyday #thanks
Last month, Eastside Audubon volunteer Andy McCormick wrote an Op-Ed on the potential benefits breaching the four federal dams along Snake River could have on the Southern Resident Killer Whales and other wildlife. This month, Andy revisits the topic with a deeper dive into these complex issues. Visit our blog to read more. . . . . . . . #orcas #snakeriver #pnw #salmon #nature #wildlife #killerwhales #riverdams #washington #river #chinooksalmon #salmonruns #endangeredspecies #pugetsound #orcapods #kingsalmon #fish #wildspawned #littlegoosedam #hydroelectricpower #energy
Soak up the last few days of fall with a trip to the Snoqualmie Valley. Bird trip leader Andy McCormick will guide you on a tour through Carnation and Duvall to admire raptors, waterfowl, and a variety of wintering land birds. Individuals of all birding skill levels will enjoy this trip! Visit our event calendar for more information. . . . . . . . . . #waterfowl #birds #nature #birding #winterbirds #birdlovers #mallard #ducks #snoqualmievalley #pnw #outdoors #carnation #duvall #bird #duck #birdphotography