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December 31, 2018

Start the Year with a New Focus While Birding

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December 31, 2018

Start the Year with a New Focus While Birding

As you have undoubtedly learned since becoming involved with Audubon, there are many ways to enjoy birds and to learn more about birds. As we begin a new year, I thought I would offer a few ideas that you can use to expand your knowledge.

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December 31, 2018

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Pacific Loon

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December 31, 2018

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Eastside Audubon’s Bird of the Month for January 2019 is the Pacific Loon. A western U. S. specialty, the Pacific Loon is most well known as a spring and fall migrant along the Pacific coast.

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December 31, 2018

Board of Directors Names New Executive Director

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December 31, 2018

Board of Directors Names New Executive Director

Eastside Audubon’s Board of Directors hired Sheila Ritchie as executive director in August 2018 to lead the organization. Sheila comes to the chapter from Homeward Pet Adoption Center in Woodinville, where she managed fundraising.

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December 31, 2018

A Letter from Lori Danielson, Board President

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December 31, 2018

A Letter from Lori Danielson, Board President

Happy New Year! I hope that each of you have a birdy and bright 2019! I’m excited to step into the role of board president for Eastside Audubon this month.

Tyler Hartje

November 28, 2018

Holiday Gift Wrap Fundraiser

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November 28, 2018

Eastside Audubon is once again planning to wrap gifts for the holidays at the Issaquah REI, a tradition that has been continuing for over thirty years,

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November 28, 2018

Youth Education - A Look Back at 2018

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November 28, 2018

2018 was a busy year for the Youth Education Committee (YEC) as our records show that we worked with 1000 students and 790 adults. Quite an accomplishment for a small committee!

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November 28, 2018

Board Report

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November 28, 2018

This is my last report as your Board President. It has been a fun and busy four years and I thank all of you for the opportunity to serve as your leader.

Tyler Hartje

November 28, 2018

CBC Highlights from Previous Years

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November 28, 2018

On December 15, 2018 Eastside Audubon will hold its 35th Christmas Bird Count (CBC).

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November 28, 2018

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Black Scoter

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November 28, 2018

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Keep watch for this relatively uncommon sea duck which winters on the Washington coast and sometimes in Puget Sound.

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November 25, 2018

Giving Tuesday

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November 25, 2018

There's Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and now there's Giving Tuesday! A generous donor has come forward with a $1 for $1 match challenge for the first $1000 contributed to Eastside Audubon on this global day of giving.

Tyler Hartje

October 29, 2018

Christmas Bird Count and Dinner

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October 29, 2018

Eastside Audubon's big day of birding for science is December 15th. Count birds on your own or as part of an EAS team from early morning through late afternoon, then join us for a celebration dinner from 4:30 pm to 6 pm at the chapel at Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church in Kirkland.

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October 25, 2018

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Redhead

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October 25, 2018

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The Redhead is one of seven North American members of the genus Aythya, from the Greek aithuia, a kind of diving bird.

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October 24, 2018

Volunteer Time Reports Requested

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October 24, 2018

Year's end is quickly approaching, and it’s time to tally up the hours you’ve worked for the chapter during 2018.

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October 24, 2018

Celebrating Fall at Molbak’s Nursery

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October 24, 2018

Annually the Youth Education Committee (YEC) celebrates autumn’s arrival by participating in Molbak’s Fall Festival.

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October 24, 2018

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Northern Goshawk

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October 24, 2018

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This aggressive hawk was prized by falconers for its speed of flight and courage in attacking prey.

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October 24, 2018

Plant Sale Success Story

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October 24, 2018

On a cool Saturday morning in September, the Crop Walk for Hunger 5K walkers ended their trek at 21 Acres in Woodinville.

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October 24, 2018

Lower Snake River Dams Revisited

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October 24, 2018

Last month’s column on the potential benefits of breaching the four federal dams on the lower Snake River elicited a response that questioned those benefits and the need to breach the dams. The response led me to investigate this idea more thoroughly and I found a tremendous amount of information.