The focus of birding in April is on spring migration and a major transition in bird life in Washington. Our knowledge of bird migration is expanding with increased interest and research into the amazing distances covered by birds and how they find their way on these journeys.
Eastside Audubon has partnered with the Carbon Capture Foundation to give away free trees to our community members, and there’s still time to sign up!
The January 5th event was a great start to the year for habitat restoration at Marymoor. Even though there were no plants to put in the ground, 27 volunteers came out for invasive plant species removal for a total of 83.5 service hours. Also, a special guest from King County came to visit and there was even a little bird drama.
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.
A major goal of Eastside Audubon is the creation of bird-friendly communities in the Northwest and beyond. One way to expand our message is to share the information with other nonprofits, civic groups, clubs, and classrooms interested in learning more about the role they can play in creating a bird-friendly environment.
