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November 3, 2025
Penelope Kipps
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
Penelope Kipps
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
Penelope Kipps
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
Penelope Kipps
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
Penelope Kipps
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!
Penelope Kipps
June 5, 2025

Watching Birds Migrate with BirdCast

Penelope Kipps
June 5, 2025
Watching Birds Migrate with BirdCast

A phenomenon of nature occurs over Washington every spring and most of us are not aware of it because we are sleeping. From late-March to the end of May each year millions of birds fly over us during spring nights.

Tagged: birdcast, migration, bird migration

Penelope Kipps
June 5, 2025

May Wrap-Up: Birdathon, Big Days, and a Post-COVID Milestone

Penelope Kipps
June 5, 2025
May Wrap-Up: Birdathon, Big Days, and a Post-COVID Milestone

It’s been a busy and rewarding month for Eastside Audubon. We hosted 15 events—our most since the pandemic—and welcomed around 200 participants.

Tagged: birdathon, updates

Penelope Kipps
May 1, 2025

Volunteer Call for Birding Surveys

Penelope Kipps
May 1, 2025
Volunteer Call for Birding Surveys

It’s spring and time to go out to see the birds! The projects below need a few volunteers to help make them go. You do not need to be an expert birder. Your enthusiasm for helping birds and other birders will bring good energy to these projects.

Tagged: volunteer, bird survey

Penelope Kipps
May 1, 2025
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Black-headed Grosbeak

Penelope Kipps
May 1, 2025
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Black-headed Grosbeak

This breeding bird of summer is often found in deciduous woodlands feeding on fruits, seeds, and insects in the higher levels of trees.

Tagged: bird of the month, Black-headed Grosbeak

Penelope Kipps
May 1, 2025

How Kids Can Help Save Birds

Penelope Kipps
May 1, 2025
How Kids Can Help Save Birds

Planting native plants in your garden or yard is a great way to help birds. These plants provide food, shelter, and nesting places for local bird species. Native plants are those that naturally grow in your area and are best suited for the local wildlife. Ask an adult to help you choose the right plants and watch as birds come to visit your garden!

Tagged: green tip, youth, conservation

Penelope Kipps
May 1, 2025

Calling Future Birding Leaders

Penelope Kipps
May 1, 2025
Calling Future Birding Leaders

Do you know your Black-capped Chickadee call from a Chestnut-backed? Can you spot a Red-breasted Sapsucker from a distance? We're revamping our bird walk program and need your expertise!

Tagged: volunteer, bird walks

Penelope Kipps
May 1, 2025

Photo of the Month: March

Penelope Kipps
May 1, 2025
Photo of the Month: March

Leah Turner has been named the Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month winner for March, recognized for her stunning image of a Great Gray Owl taken at the Sax-Zim Bog in Northern Minnesota.

Tagged: photo of the month, photography, Leah Turner

Penelope Kipps
April 1, 2025

Get Ready for Birdathon in May!

Penelope Kipps
April 1, 2025
Get Ready for Birdathon in May!

Birdathon is a fundraising event that lasts for the entire month of May.  The funds we raise support our efforts in promoting birds, education, and conservation.

Tagged: birdathon

Penelope Kipps
April 1, 2025

2025 State of the Bird Report

Penelope Kipps
April 1, 2025
2025 State of the Bird Report

This month NABCI released its assessment of the State of the Birds for 2025 as a follow-up to the 2019 report of 3 billion birds lost published in the journal.

Tagged: state of the birds, conservation

Penelope Kipps
April 1, 2025

Mary Britton-Simmons and the Youth Education Committee

Penelope Kipps
April 1, 2025
Mary Britton-Simmons and the Youth Education Committee

Mary Britton-Simmons and the Youth Education Committee (YEC) received the Golden Eagle Award, the highest honor given by Eastside Audubon, from Eastside Audubon President John Spilker at Volunteer/Member Appreciation Night.

Tagged: golden eagle award, mary britton-simmons, youth education committee

Penelope Kipps
April 1, 2025

Photo of the Month: February

Penelope Kipps
April 1, 2025
Photo of the Month: February

Mike Hoefgen has been named the Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month winner for February, recognized for his striking image of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Juanita Bay Park.

Tagged: photo of the month, photography, mike hoefgen

Penelope Kipps
April 1, 2025

Green Tip of the Month

Penelope Kipps
April 1, 2025
Green Tip of the Month

Happy Spring! City of Bellevue Utilities are pleased to offer free, interactive Greener Living classes virtually and in-person.

Tagged: green tip, greener living, bellevue

Penelope Kipps
April 1, 2025
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Cassin’s Finch

Penelope Kipps
April 1, 2025
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Cassin’s Finch

One of three North American rose finches, Cassin’s Finch abides in high elevation coniferous forests in the western mountains. 

Tagged: bird of the month, cassin's finch

Penelope Kipps
March 5, 2025

Photo of the Month: January

Penelope Kipps
March 5, 2025
Photo of the Month: January

The January 2025 Eastside Audubon Photographer of the Month honor goes to Cyndy Eng for her striking photograph of an American Crow against a vibrant rainbow backdrop.

Tagged: photo of the month, photography, cyndy eng

Penelope Kipps
March 5, 2025

March: Emerging Bird Song

Penelope Kipps
March 5, 2025
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.

Tagged: the birding year, the birding year in the pacific northwest, emerging bird song

Penelope Kipps
March 5, 2025
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Sabine’s Gull

Penelope Kipps
March 5, 2025
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Sabine’s Gull

Sabine’s Gull is a bird of the ocean and is seldom seen from land. It migrates off the Washington coast and is often seen on pelagic birding trips.

Tagged: bird of the month, sabine's gull

Penelope Kipps
February 5, 2025

Photo of the Month: December

Penelope Kipps
February 5, 2025
Photo of the Month: December

Mick Thompson was named the Eastside Audubon Photographer of the Month for his innovative Broad-billed Hummingbird video, shot in Arizona. This marks Thompson's fifth win and is the first time a video has claimed the honor.

Tagged: photo of the month, photography, mick thompson

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