Annual Christmas Bird Count and Dinner

December 16 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m.

Be sure to wear comfortable shoes/boots, warm clothes and bring lunch.  The fee for participating in the CBC is $5.00/person (backyard bird counters are not required to pay the fee). This fee is to offset the printing costs of the final report. We will fund those who choose not to pay this fee. The money will come from the general budget, so everyone is encouraged to donate the $5.00 fee. The count leaders are responsible for collecting this money.

Tallies from our annual CBC will be combined with counts taken throughout the nation to help determine bird distribution and population trends.  Birds will also be counted in Central America to keep track of migrants.  We welcome anyone who wants to help out - from beginner to expert.  Our survey will center on the Sammamish valley and plateau, Snoqualmie Valley, Beaver Lake, Pine Lake and Issaquah area.  Should you choose to stay at home and count birds in your backyard, be sure to count for at least two hours – then call Marilynn Steiner, 425-827-2478, with your results before 5 p.m. on Jan 3. Results will be tallied at the dinner ($6.50) following the count. Call Len Steiner at 425-827-2478 or email at: MariLenSteiner@aol.com if you would like to participate. Note - there is a $1 a day fee if you leave your car at Marymoor and carpool with someone.

After the bird count, join us for a warm, wholesome meal at 6:00 p.m. at the Northlake Unitarian Church. Cost is $6.50, which includes dinner (vegetarian and meat), dessert and drinks. You do not have to participate in the Christmas Bird Count to join us for dinner, but please call or e-mail the office to reserve your spot at the dinner table. 425-576-8805 or office@eastsideaudubon.org.