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.

 

Top Stories

Featured
Bird Banding: Helping Research and Educating Ourselves
Bird Banding: Helping Research and Educating Ourselves

While attending the Western Field Ornithology conference in August, I decided to try something new and skipped the field trip one morning to participate in a bird banding workshop. It was my first experience with bird banding, and it was a treat to see birds close-up and hold a live bird in my hand!

Read More →
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.

Read More →

Upcoming Events

Calendar
NISQUALLY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE WALK
Oct 19
NISQUALLY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE WALK

The Nisqually NWR offers a diverse combination of habitats and birds. At the mouth of the Nisqually River, the trail and boardwalk allow observation of wetland, ponds, grassland, and the tidal flow.

RAPTORS OF NORTH AMERICA ADULT EDUCATION COURSE
Oct 22
RAPTORS OF NORTH AMERICA ADULT EDUCATION COURSE

With 35 species of raptors in North America, their ranges in size and different behaviors make them fascinating and create curiosity in on-lookers. Eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures, and kites as some of the most prominent and sought-after birds. This course will help you become familiar with all of them, learning the key characteristics and behaviors that will help you identify a raptor no matter where you are.

PROGRAM NIGHT: DINOSAURS AMONG US
Oct 24
PROGRAM NIGHT: DINOSAURS AMONG US

Virtually all paleontologists agree that birds evolved from dinosaurs, and some even go so far as to claim that birds are, in fact, living dinosaurs. Come learn about the remarkable similarities between birds and the creatures they evolved from.

 
It's that time of year! We're really excited to announce the topic of our Program Night 9/26: Grizzly Bear Recovery in Washington State. Check it out on our calendar: www.eastsideaudubon.org/calendar
Happy Wren Wednesday! This little guy is a Pacific Wren who are noted for their sharp kep-kep call notes. They mostly eat insects and can be found in forests along the west coast. PC: Mick Thompson (Pacific Wren, Lake Sammamish State Park)
Big thanks to everyone who came to our field trip today! If you couldn't make it, come join us on our Juanita Bay Wildlife Tour this Sunday! There's no need to register and children ages 6 and up are welcome to join this tour. PC: Mick Thompson (Red-eared Sliders, JBP)
Only two weeks until our next Habitat Restoration at Marymoor Park! Come help us prepare the park for fall plantings! It's a great way to get involved and for students to get community service hours!shorturl.at/HLPV0 #eastsideaudubon #audubonsociety #conservation #environment PC: Mick Thompson (Anna's Hummingbird, Marymoor Park)