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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Supplemental Water Helps Birds During Drought
Supplemental Water Helps Birds During Drought

As climate change progresses, periods of drought are becoming more common, even in Washington. This could mean trouble for our local birds.

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Why Do Birds Fly Into Windows?
Why Do Birds Fly Into Windows?

You may wonder how it’s possible that birds cannot see windows, when to us it is obvious there is something in the way. It’s not because they have bad eyesight – quite the opposite.

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Upcoming Events

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BIRDING THE HOTSPOTS OF KING COUNTY
Aug 26
BIRDING THE HOTSPOTS OF KING COUNTY

Follow trip leader Rusty Hazzard to wherever the birds are best! This exciting trip will take you across King County to enjoy the most happening birding areas of the day.

JUANITA BAY WILDLIFE TOUR
Sep 1
JUANITA BAY WILDLIFE TOUR

Join the Juanita Bay Park Volunteer Rangers for a free interpretive tour on the first Sunday of every month. View and experience the hundreds of plant and animal species that inhabit the unique and spectacular park.

YOUTH EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Sep 3
YOUTH EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING

The Youth Education Committee is an active group of volunteers dedicated to the education of children through hands-on workshops, family birding walks, and community presentations. Learn more about the interesting work of our committee!

 
It's Tuesday with the Terns. Did you know that Caspian Terns are the largest of the terns? As you can see in this photo, they're quite large compared to the Common Tern. Caspian Terns also have a long adolescent stage that can last in to mid-winter, sometimes they even follow their parents around until the next summer! #nature #eastsideaudubon #audubonsociety PC: Mick Thompson (Common Tern and Caspian Tern, Ocean Shores)
Start your week off right by connecting with our local wildlife. Our Lake Sammamish Birding Field Trip is tomorrow at 6:30 AM, no registration required. We hope to see you tomorrow! http://tiny.cc/ql0raz PC: Mick Thompson (Belted Kingfisher, Lake Sammamish State Park)
Happy Saturday with the Swans! Did you know Trumpeter Swans are one of North America's heaviest flying bird averaging over 26 pounds? They also tend to pair off when they're 2-3 years old and mate for life! PC: Mick Thompson (Trumpeter Swans, Juanita Bay Park)
Join us this Thursday for our Photo group. Share your great birding photos with other passionate artists. All photographers are welcome whether you're just starting photography or you're a seasoned expert. Learn more: http://tiny.cc/id0raz PC: Mick Thompson (California Quail, Chelan)