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November 3, 2025
Eastside Audubon
Christmas Bird Count – December 20, 2025

Every December, thousands of volunteers across North America head outdoors to count birds — helping scientists understand how our feathered neighbors are doing. The Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) isn’t just a fun birding day — it’s the oldest and largest citizen science project in the world, and it depends entirely on volunteers like you.

Christmas Bird Count – December 20, 2025
July 3, 2025
Eastside Audubon
Eastside Audubon Grants and Scholarships

Eastside Audubon is now accepting applications for two funding opportunities supporting local conservation and education efforts.

Eastside Audubon Grants and Scholarships
July 3, 2025
Eastside Audubon
Puget Sound Seabird Survey

The Puget Sound Seabird Survey is looking for birders in King County to join this established Community Science program.

Puget Sound Seabird Survey
March 5, 2025
Eastside Audubon
March: Emerging Bird Song

In the quiet of the woods the bubbling song of the Ruby-crowned Kinglet erupted, and the high trill of the Brown Creeper signaled its presence. The hormonal drive to breed had birds singing regardless of the weather.

March: Emerging Bird Song
November 4, 2024
Eastside Audubon
November’s Green Tip of the Month: Embrace ...

As we head into winter, consider leaving your leaves and twigs in the yard. My pollinator garden might look tired, but every time I step outside, I see birds nibbling on seeds or resting in the brush. There’s so much life hidden in there that we often overlook!

November’s Green Tip of the Month: Embrace Nature’s Mulch!
Eastside Audubon
August 3, 2021

The Importance of Shared Spaces: Stillwater Unit, Snoqualmie Wildlife Area

Eastside Audubon
August 3, 2021
The Importance of Shared Spaces: Stillwater Unit, Snoqualmie Wildlife Area

If you have not yet visited this diverse habitat area, now is a good time to go. This 456-acre unit is three miles north of the town of Carnation, is the largest unit within the Snoqualmie Wildlife Area and hosts the greatest diversity of habitats.

Tagged: conservation, conservation chair, stillwater unit, snoqualmie, birding

Eastside Audubon
August 3, 2021

Fall Shorebird Migration Begins in August

Eastside Audubon
August 3, 2021
Fall Shorebird Migration Begins in August

Once the June solstice is passed fall begins for shorebirds. In the breeding areas of the northern tundra these long-distance migrants begin to feel the urge to migrate south. By the end of July and the first two weeks of August adult shorebirds are flying south and can be expected to stop along Washington waterways to rest and refuel.

Tagged: shorebirds, migration

Eastside Audubon
August 3, 2021
other-birds, gallery - woodland

Cedar Waxwing

Eastside Audubon
August 3, 2021
other-birds, gallery - woodland
Cedar Waxwing

A bird has a sleek crest, a black mask across the silky brown face, a berry in its mouth, and a yellow band across the tip of its tail. It must be a Cedar Waxwing!

Tagged: bird of the month, cedar waxwing

Eastside Audubon
August 3, 2021

President’s Letter: Podcasts, a Fun Way to Learn More about Birds

Eastside Audubon
August 3, 2021
President’s Letter: Podcasts, a Fun Way to Learn More about Birds

For me, podcasts have been a source of both learning and entertainment over the past pandemic year. Through podcasts, I’ve practiced my Spanish listening skills, learned about the science of happiness, heard in-depth analysis of current issues in the news, and gained more knowledge about birds.

Tagged: president's letter

Eastside Audubon
August 3, 2021

Board Recruitment August 2021

Eastside Audubon
August 3, 2021
Board Recruitment August 2021

Eastside Audubon’s board of directors is seeking up to five new board members in the next few months. Being on the board is a great opportunity to meet new people and support an important environmental conservation voice on the Eastside.

Tagged: board, board recruitment, recruitment, volunteering

Eastside Audubon
August 3, 2021

Short-billed Gull Split

Eastside Audubon
August 3, 2021
Short-billed Gull Split

The American Ornithological Society’s Committee on Classification and Nomenclature of North and Middle American Birds (NACC) has published the 2021 Checklist Supplement which includes changes to bird taxonomy in North and Central America.

Tagged: classification, short billed gull, mew gull

Eastside Audubon
July 6, 2021
other-birds, gallery - marsh

Brewer’s Blackbird

Eastside Audubon
July 6, 2021
other-birds, gallery - marsh
Brewer’s Blackbird

The bright yellow iris of the male Brewer’s Blackbird contrasts sharply with its glossy black plumage. The female is gray by comparison, but both sexes maintain the confident, strutting air of their walk.

Tagged: bird of the month, brewer's blackbird, blackbird

Eastside Audubon
July 6, 2021

OPINION: Whatever happened to Majority Rule?

Eastside Audubon
July 6, 2021
OPINION: Whatever happened to Majority Rule?

Recently the U.S. Senate voted 54 for and 35 against legislation to establish an independent commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The majority vote lost and the minority vote won.

Eastside Audubon
July 6, 2021

The Importance of Shared Spaces

Eastside Audubon
July 6, 2021
The Importance of Shared Spaces

John Muir once wrote “Keep close to Nature’s heart….Wash your spirit clean”. There is little doubt that being out and enjoying nature is a soul cleanse for many people.

Tagged: conservation, conservation chair, marymoor park, reed canary grass

Eastside Audubon
July 6, 2021

Thank You from Alexander Raffetto

Eastside Audubon
July 6, 2021
Thank You from Alexander Raffetto

Alexander Raffetto, awardee of the 2021 Brian Gershon scholarship, expresses his gratitude to the Eastside Audubon Society.

Tagged: college, college scholarship, brian gershon scholarship, thank you

Eastside Audubon
June 14, 2021

April Program Night Presentation

Eastside Audubon
June 14, 2021
April Program Night Presentation

April’s program night with Jen Mannas was amazing! Jen discussed her research as a wildlife ecologist studying the marine mammals and seabirds as well as working as a naturalist guide in Antarctica. Check out her two part presentation below!

Eastside Audubon
June 14, 2021

May Program Night Presentation

Eastside Audubon
June 14, 2021
May Program Night Presentation

May’s program night with Dr. David Wiens was fascinating. He discussed how invasive barred owls have become a widespread and common avian predator in woodlands throughout much of the Pacific Northwest. Check out his presentation below!

Eastside Audubon
June 2, 2021
nuthatch/wren/vireo, gallery - woodland

Rock Wren

Eastside Audubon
June 2, 2021
nuthatch/wren/vireo, gallery - woodland
Rock Wren

The Rock Wren is a bird of arid, rocky country where its ringing song echoes off rocky cliffs and canyon walls.

Tagged: bird of the month, rock wren

Eastside Audubon
June 2, 2021

Meet Our New Executive Director

Eastside Audubon
June 2, 2021
Meet Our New Executive Director

Amanda León is joining Eastside Audubon as the Executive Director. Amanda brings decades of experience with non-profit and government organizations focusing on volunteer management, urban forestry restoration, open space conservation, and salmon recovery.

Tagged: executive director, leadership

Eastside Audubon
June 2, 2021

President’s Letter: A Hopeful Outlook

Eastside Audubon
June 2, 2021
President’s Letter: A Hopeful Outlook

As I write this, the number of people with COVID vaccinations is growing across the country, COVID cases are decreasing, and the CDC is relaxing their national masking guidelines. All are signs that make me hopeful that perhaps we’ll soon be emerging from the pandemic to a “new normal” life in which we can meet face to face again.

Tagged: president's letter

Eastside Audubon
June 2, 2021

Thank You from Sofia Leotta

Eastside Audubon
June 2, 2021
Thank You from Sofia Leotta

Sofia Leotta, awardee of the 2021 Brian Gershon scholarship, expresses her gratitude to the Eastside Audubon Society.

Tagged: college, college scholarship, brian gershon scholarship, thank you

Eastside Audubon
June 2, 2021

Climate Watch

Eastside Audubon
June 2, 2021
Climate Watch

Understanding how birds respond to climate change is a key component to bird conservation. Habitat changes, food supply, and a general preference in temperature are all factors that come into play. Eastside Audubon has been a participant in a study called Climate Watch since 2019.

Tagged: conservation, conservation chair, marymoor park, climate watch

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