2010

Recurring 2010

 

Old Sauk River Trail Native Plant Walk (Old Sauk River Trail, from Jun 26, 2010 10:00 AM to Jun 26, 2010 06:00 PM)

Leisurely 3-mile r.t. forest walk along river- no elevation gain. Dwarf dogwoods, twinflowers, and starflowers are abundant on the forest floor. This trip will focus on finding the elusive coral root and perhaps native ginger.

NP Walk: Winter Garden (Winter Garden, from Feb 13, 2010 10:00 AM to Feb 13, 2010 01:00 PM)

Easy stroll through the lovely Washington Park Arboretum Winter Garden to see winter flowers, eye-catching barks and more.

Magnuson Park Wetland Restoration (Magnuson Park, Seattle, from Sep 11, 2010 06:00 AM to Sep 11, 2010 09:00 AM)

Saturday morning walk at new wetlands of Magnuson Park

Photo: Skagit Valley Snow Geese (Skagit Valley, from Feb 07, 2010 07:15 AM to Feb 07, 2010 05:00 PM)

Photograph swans, raptors and Snow Geese in the Skagit Valley.

Winter Birds Outreach Presentation (Issaquah REI, from Feb 04, 2010 07:00 PM to Feb 04, 2010 08:30 PM)

Join Eastside Audubon at the Issaquah REI for a slide presentation "Winter Birds of the Cascade Foothills."

Family Bird Walk (Lake Sammamish State Park, from Feb 06, 2010 09:00 AM to Feb 06, 2010 10:00 AM)

Join Eastside Audubon for a family bird walk at Lake Sammamish State Park on Saturday morning.

Children's Bird Activities (Lewis Creek Park, from Feb 06, 2010 02:00 PM to Feb 06, 2010 04:00 PM)

Join Eastside Audubon for special bird-related children's activities at Lewis Creek Park on Saturday.

Annual Dinner and Volunteer Appreciation (Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, from Jan 28, 2010 06:30 PM to Jan 28, 2010 09:00 PM)

 

Earth Day Walk (Lake Hills Greenbelt, Bellevue, from Apr 21, 2010 02:00 PM to Apr 21, 2010 05:00 PM)

Join us for the Little Lake to Lake Walk at Lake Hills Greenbelt. Or volunteer to help at our EAS outreach booth.

Earth Day Celebration (Stillwater Wildlife Area, Carnation, from Apr 17, 2010 10:00 AM to Apr 17, 2010 02:00 PM)

Join us at Stillwater Wildlife area for an Earth Day / Climate Change family event on Saturday, April 17th. Or volunteer to help at our EAS outreach booth.

Program: Penguins as Sentinels (Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave. S., Kirkland , from Apr 22, 2010 07:00 PM to Apr 22, 2010 09:00 PM)

Join Dr. P. Dee Boersma, penguin researcher at the University of Washington in Seattle, as she follows Magellanic penguins along the temperate southeastern coast of Argentina.

Program: Otters of the Salish Sea (Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave. S., Kirkland, from Mar 25, 2010 07:00 PM to Mar 25, 2010 09:00 PM)

Join Dr. Joseph Gaydos, Chief Scientist at the SeaDoc Society, to learn more about these furry and elusive creatures.

Skagit/Samish Flats (from Jan 16, 2010 07:30 AM to Jan 16, 2010 05:00 PM)

January 16 (Saturday) 7:30 a.m. to late afternoon This is a great time to visit the Skagit and Samish Flats. The tidal flats and fields provide habitat for 20,000+ snow geese in winter (they nest in Siberia).

Birding the Hot Spots of King County (from Jan 25, 2010 09:00 AM to Jan 25, 2010 12:00 PM)

January 25 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon Monthly field trip on fourth Monday of each month to wherever the birds are. Meet before 9:00 a.m. at north end of the Newport Hills Park-N-Ride (I-405, exit 9) and plan to be back by noon. Passenger cost/person $2.00. Hugh Jennings 425-746-6351

West Seattle Shoreline (from Jan 30, 2010 08:00 AM to Jan 30, 2010 12:00 PM)

January 30 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. to noon Explore the shores and waters of West Seattle along Elliot Bay and Puget Sound to Lincoln Park.

Lake Sammamish State Park (from Feb 10, 2010 08:00 AM to Feb 10, 2010 12:00 PM)

February 10 (Wednesday) 8 a.m. to noon This urban park offers a wide assortment of birds and habitats due to its varied ecosystems.

Olympia Area (from Feb 13, 2010 07:30 AM to Feb 13, 2010 05:00 PM)

February 13 (Saturday) 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. We will visit the Olympia Watershed Park which has a 1.5 mile trail that winds thru a diverse habitat for many birds associated with mixed coniferous and deciduous woodlands.

Great Backyard Bird Count (from Feb 12, 2010 08:00 AM to Feb 15, 2010 04:00 PM)

February 12-15 (Friday-Monday) The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent and in Hawaii.

Sequim area - Registration required – Limit 11 (from Feb 20, 2010 07:00 AM to Feb 20, 2010 06:00 PM)

February 20 (Sat.) 7:00 a.m. (prompt) to 5:00 p.m. We will work our way up the Kitsap Peninsula to the Sequim area. This is a good time to search out a wide variety of waterfowl, loons, grebes and alcids.

Kenmore Great Blue Heron Viewing (from Mar 05, 2010 11:00 AM to Mar 05, 2010 01:00 PM)

March 5 (Friday) 11:00 a.m. - Kenmore P&R and Library Eastside Audubon members will have spotting scopes available at 11:00 a.m. for the public to watch the Great Blue Heron colony at the north end of the Kenmore P&R (Bothell Way and 73rd Ave. NE).

Lake Sammamish State Park (from Mar 10, 2010 08:00 AM to Mar 10, 2010 12:00 PM)

March 10 (Wednesday) 8 a.m. to noon This urban park offers a wide assortment of birds and habitats due to its varied ecosystems. The trip will involve walking approximately 2-3 miles.

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge (from May 17, 2010 07:00 AM to May 22, 2010 07:00 PM)

May 17-22 (Mon. to Sat.) This is an advance notice to determine how many people are interested in this trip. I plan to limit the number of people to 12. People who have never been to Malheur will have first priority. I need to make reservations in March to ensure availability for May.

Washington's Woodpeckers (Northlake Unitarian Church, Kirkland, from Mar 18, 2010 07:00 PM to Mar 18, 2010 09:15 PM)

Join Master Birder Brian Bell to explore the world of woodpeckers in Washington.

Whole Foods Promotion (from Mar 09, 2010 10:00 AM to Mar 09, 2010 02:00 PM)

Visit our booth or do your shopping at Whole Foods Market in Bellevue on Tuesday, March 9. They are hosting a 5% day with 5% of total sales donated to support Bellevue Park Wellness Walk.

Birding the Hot Spots of King County (from Mar 22, 2010 09:00 AM to Mar 22, 2010 12:00 PM)

March 22 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon Monthly field trip on fourth Monday of each month to wherever the birds are. Meet before 9:00 a.m. at north end of the Tibbets Park-N-Ride in Issaquah (I-90, exit 15) and plan to be back by noon. Passenger cost/person $2.00. John Tubbs, johntubbs@comcast.net, (206) 310-1881.

Lake Sammamish State Park (from Apr 02, 2010 08:00 AM to Apr 02, 2010 12:00 PM)

April 2 (Friday) 8 a.m. to noon This urban park offers a wide assortment of birds and habitats due to its varied ecosystems. The trip will involve walking approximately 2-3 miles.

Theler Wetlands via Southworth (from Apr 10, 2010 07:00 AM to Apr 10, 2010 05:00 PM)

April 10 (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. We will take the Fauntleroy ferry to Southworth and bird our way to the Theler Wetlands. These include fresh and salt water marshes, forested uplands, and estuarine habitats.

Birding the Hot Spots of King County (from Apr 26, 2010 09:00 AM to Apr 26, 2010 12:00 PM)

April 26 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon Monthly field trip on fourth Monday of each month to wherever the birds are. Meet before 9:00 a.m. at north end of the Newport Hills Park-N-Ride (I-405, exit 9) and plan to be back by noon. Passenger cost/person $2.00. Hugh Jennings 425-746-6351

Warblers of East King County - Birdathon Trip (South Kirkland Park & Ride, from May 01, 2010 08:00 AM to May 01, 2010 04:00 PM)

There are eight warblers that breed or migrate through King County and we will try to find all of them on this trip.

Vashon Island Wine on the Wing - Birdathon Trip (Wilburton Park and Ride, from May 01, 2010 07:30 AM to May 01, 2010 06:00 PM)

Vashon Island contains a wealth of birding opportunities in May, from shorebirds at Point Robinson, to Purple Martins and Brant at Tramp Harbor, to Harlequin Ducks at the Tahlequah dock.

Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge-Birdathon Trip (Wilburton Park and Ride, from May 08, 2010 08:00 AM to May 08, 2010 06:00 PM)

The Nisqually NWR offers a diverse combination of habitats and birds. The delta is bounded by rivers on each side with marshes, deciduous woods and wide open areas easily accessed by a 5 mile loop trail.

Umtanum Creek & Wenas Campground - Birdathon Trip (Tibbets Park and Ride, from May 17, 2010 05:30 AM to May 17, 2010 05:30 PM)

Sharon Aagaard will lead this 5-mile hike in two areas of Eastern Washington: Umtanum Creek Falls and Wenas Campground.

Lake Sammamish State Park - Birdathon Trip (Lake Sammamish State Park, from May 19, 2010 08:00 AM to May 19, 2010 12:00 PM)

This urban park offers a wide assortment of birds and habitats due to its varied ecosystems.

Brunch, Birds and Bubbly - Birdathon Event (from May 23, 2010 11:00 AM to May 23, 2010 05:00 PM)

Start your day with brunch overlooking the Cascade Range, followed by a guided wildlife tour of the Snoqualmie Valley.

BirdPix Dash to the Coast - "Photothon" Trip (from May 01, 2010 06:00 AM to May 01, 2010 07:00 PM)

Join veteran photographers to get the best photograph and raise money for Audubon!

Robinson Canyon-Birdathon Trip (Tibbets Park and Ride, from May 24, 2010 05:30 AM to May 24, 2010 05:30 PM)

Sharon Aagaard will lead this 6-mile hike in Robinson Canyon near Ellensburg in Eastern Washington.

Celebration of Life for Sunny Walter (Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave. S., Kirkland, from Apr 30, 2010 06:00 PM to Apr 30, 2010 09:00 PM)

 

Navaho Pass Bird Hike - June 28, 2010 (from Jun 28, 2010 05:30 AM to Jun 28, 2010 06:00 PM)

This 11-mile roundtrip Navaho Pass hike in the Teanaway River area is a great bird hike. Hiking time is about 6-7 hours, with a gradual elevation gain of 3,000 feet, on a very nice trail with some shade and lots of light, reaching a high point of 6,000 feet (where we’ll eat lunch overlooking the magnificent Stuart Mountain Range). (For a complete description of this hike, read pages 120-121 in “100 Hikes--Washington’s Alpine Lakes,” 3rd edition.)

Lake Sammamish State Park (from Jun 16, 2010 08:00 AM to Jun 16, 2010 12:00 PM)

 

Birding the Hot Spots of King County (from Jun 28, 2010 09:00 AM to Jun 28, 2010 12:00 PM)

June 28 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon Monthly field trip on fourth Monday of each month to wherever the birds are. Meet before 9:00 a.m. at north end of the Newport Hills Park-N-Ride (I-405, exit 9) and plan to be back by noon. This month we plan on trying to find the Phantom Orchid in the Preston Arboretum area which is north of High Point Way road. Alternatively, you can meet us about 9:15 a.m. at Exit 20, High Point Way, from I-90. After exiting I-90, turn left, go north under I-90 and park in the area. Passenger cost/person $2.00. Hugh Jennings 425-746-6351

Hurricane Ridge/Dungeness Spit (from Jul 10, 2010 11:00 AM to Jul 11, 2010 06:00 PM)

July 10-11 (Sat.-Sun.) 11:00 a.m. Our annual Olympic Peninsula wildflower trip featuring views, birds, and varied wildlife. On Saturday at 11:00 a.m. we will meet at the picnic table across the street from the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center for a snack lunch. (This is the Center at the base of the foothills, the one before you actually enter the park.) Look for the picnic tables at front of the Center.

Methow Valley & Okanogan (from Jul 06, 2010 05:30 AM to Jul 08, 2010 06:00 PM)

July 6-8 (Tues-Thurs) 5:30 a.m. to early evening Limit: 8 in three cars

Lake Sammamish State Park (from Jul 21, 2010 08:00 AM to Jul 21, 2010 12:00 PM)

July 21 (Wednesday) 8 a.m. to noon This urban park offers a wide assortment of birds and habitats due to its varied ecosystems.

Lake Sammamish State Park (from Jun 24, 2010 05:10 PM to Jun 24, 2010 05:10 PM)

August 2 (Monday) 8 a.m. to noon This urban park offers a wide assortment of birds and habitats due to its varied ecosystems.

Whidbey Island (from Aug 04, 2010 06:00 AM to Aug 04, 2010 06:00 PM)

Wednesday August 4 - 6:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Limit: 14 Summer is the time to look for southbound shorebirds, and Whidbey is a good place to search.

Birding the Hot Spots of King County (from Aug 23, 2010 09:00 AM to Aug 23, 2010 12:00 PM)

August 23 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon Monthly field trip on fourth Monday of each month to wherever the birds are. Meet before 9:00 a.m. at north end of the Newport Hills Park-N-Ride (I-405, exit 9) and plan to be back by noon. Passenger cost/person $2.00. Hugh Jennings 425-746-6351

Wine and Wings Weekend Outing October 1-3, 2010 (from Oct 01, 2010 12:00 PM to Oct 03, 2010 12:00 PM)

October 1-3, 2010 Fundraiser birding event on Olympic Peninsula.

Lake Sammamish State Park (from Sep 14, 2010 08:00 AM to Sep 14, 2010 12:00 PM)

Sept. 14 (Tuesday) 8 a.m. to noon This urban park offers a wide assortment of birds and habitats due to its varied ecosystems.

Vaux’s Swift Celebration in Monroe (from Sep 11, 2010 04:00 PM to Sep 11, 2010 08:00 PM)

September 11 (Saturday) – 4:00-8:00 p.m. This is an evening trip to Monroe to watch thousands of Vaux’s Swifts go thru their evening ritual before dropping in a chimney to roost for the night.

Birding Hotspots Field Trip (September 27, Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon (from Sep 27, 2010 09:00 AM to Sep 27, 2010 12:00 PM)

Monthly field trip on fourth Monday of each month to wherever the birds are. Meet before 9:00 a.m. at north end of the Newport Hills Park-N-Ride (I-405, exit 9) and plan to be back by noon. Passenger cost/person $2.00. Hugh Jennings 425-746-6351

Lake Sammamish State Park - Oct. 13 (Wednesday) 8 a.m. to noon (from Oct 13, 2010 08:00 AM to Oct 13, 2010 12:00 PM)

This urban park offers a wide assortment of birds and habitats due to its varied ecosystems. The trip will involve walking approximately 2-3 miles.

Marrowstone Island/Port Townsend Field Trip (October 12, 2010) (from Oct 12, 2010 07:00 AM to Oct 12, 2010 07:00 PM)

October 12 (Tuesday) 7 a.m. We will explore parts of the Kitsap Olympic Peninsulas on our way to Marrowstone Island and then to Port Townsend. We'll be looking for loons, grebes, alcids, waterfowl, remaining shorebirds and raptors.

Birding the Hot Spots of King County (October 25, 2010) (from Oct 25, 2010 09:00 AM to Oct 25, 2010 12:00 PM)

October 25 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon Monthly field trip on fourth Monday of each month to wherever the birds are. Meet before 9:00 a.m. at north end of the Newport Hills Park-N-Ride (I-405, exit 9) and plan to be back by noon. Passenger cost/person $2.00. Sharon Aagaard 425-891-3460.

Whidbey Island Field Trip (November 2, 2010) (from Nov 02, 2010 07:15 AM to Nov 02, 2010 07:00 PM)

November 2 (Tuesday) 7:15 a.m. Whidbey Island is always good for birds and we will be looking for waterfowl, loons, grebes, alcids, raptors, and passerines.

Des Moines Marina to Commencement Bay (from Nov 13, 2010 07:30 AM to Nov 13, 2010 05:00 PM)

November 13 (Saturday) 7:30am to afternoon Ducks and other waterfowl, seabirds and gulls will be the focus of this trip as we search the water at the marina and state parks. We'll look for song birds and birds of prey too, of course. Meet before 7:30am at Newport Hills P&R, I-405, Exit 9 cost/person $8.00. Tricia Kishel, 206-948-3922

Lake Sammamish State Park (from Nov 22, 2010 08:00 AM to Nov 22, 2010 12:00 PM)

November 22 (Monday) 8 a.m. to noon This urban park offers a wide assortment of birds and habitats due to its varied ecosystems.

Birding the Hot Spots of King County (from Nov 22, 2010 09:00 AM to Nov 22, 2010 12:00 PM)

November 22 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon Monthly field trip on fourth Monday of each month to wherever the birds are. Meet before 9:00 a.m. at north end of the Newport Hills Park-N-Ride (I-405, exit 9) and plan to be back by noon. Passenger cost/person $2.00. Hugh Jennings 425-746-6351

Nisqually NWR and Not Morse Wildlife Preserve (from Nov 27, 2010 07:30 AM to Nov 27, 2010 04:00 PM)

November 27 (Saturday) 7:30a.m. to early afternoon Take a Thanksgiving break from your family and the malls and join us on a trip to Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

Samish/Skagit Flats - registration required (from Dec 01, 2010 07:30 AM to Dec 01, 2010 05:00 PM)

December 1 (Wednedsay) 7:30 AM to 5 PM The Samish and Skagit Flats are always interesting in early December. We will be watching for waterfowl, including Swans. Raptors, including hawks, eagles, falcons and perhaps Short--eared Owls are present.

Green Lake (from Dec 04, 2010 08:00 AM to Dec 04, 2010 12:00 PM)

December 4 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. to noon Walk Green Lake with expert birder Martin Muller who has acquired intimate knowledge of this lake and the 150 bird species found there.

Annual Christmas Bird Count and Dinner (from Dec 18, 2010 08:00 AM to Dec 18, 2010 04:00 PM)

December 18 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please note on your calendar that the 2010 CBC will be held on Dec. 18. Come and join one of the 8 teams of bird counters in the EAS annual CBC. We welcome anyone who wants to help - from beginner to expert.

Watershed Park Nature Walk (Watershed Park in Kirkland, from Dec 19, 2010 01:00 PM to Dec 19, 2010 03:00 PM)

Join us for a 2-hour nature walk in this Kirkland park at 1:00 pm. at Watershed Park at the trailhead on NE 45th Street, north of the railroad tracks on 108th Avenue NE, east of 108th Avenue NE.

Lake Sammamish State Park (from Dec 22, 2010 08:00 AM to Dec 22, 2010 12:00 PM)

 

Samish/Skagit Flats - registration required (from Jan 11, 2011 07:30 AM to Jan 11, 2011 06:00 PM)

January 11th (Tuesday) 7:30 AM to 6 PM The Samish and Skagit Flats are always interesting in January. We will be watching for waterfowl, including Swans. Raptors, including hawks, eagles, falcons and perhaps Short--eared Owls are present.

Birding the Hot Spots of King County (from Jan 24, 2011 09:00 AM to Jan 24, 2011 12:00 PM)

January 24 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon Monthly field trip on fourth Monday of each month to wherever the birds are. Meet before 9:00 a.m. at north end of the Newport Hills Park-N-Ride (I-405, exit 9) and plan to be back by noon. Passenger cost/person $2.00. Hugh Jennings 425-746-6351

West Seattle Shoreline (from Jan 29, 2011 08:00 AM to Jan 29, 2011 12:00 PM)

January 29 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. to noon Explore the shores and waters of West Seattle along Elliot Bay and Puget Sound to Lincoln Park.

Birding the Hot Spots of King County (from Dec 20, 2010 09:00 AM to Dec 20, 2010 12:00 PM)

December 20 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon Monthly field trip on fourth Monday of each month to wherever the birds are. Meet before 9:00 a.m. at north end of the Newport Hills Park-N-Ride (I-405, exit 9) and plan to be back by noon. Passenger cost/person $2.00. Hugh Jennings 425-746-6351

Birding the Hot Spots of King County - April 25 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon (from Apr 25, 2011 09:00 AM to Apr 25, 2011 12:00 PM)

Monthly field trip on fourth Monday of each month to wherever the birds are. Meet before 9:00 a.m. at north end of the Newport Hills Park-N-Ride (I-405, exit 9) and plan to be back by noon. Passenger cost/person $2.00. Hugh Jennings, 425-746-6351

Program: Amazing Mammals, Bats (Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, 308 4th Ave. S., Kirkland , from Feb 25, 2010 07:00 PM to Feb 25, 2010 09:00 PM)

SPECIAL KID’S PROGRAM TIME: 7:00 P.M. (business meeting and adult program follow)