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.

Don Larkin was honored with the Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month for a captivating action shot of a Belted Kingfisher diving at the Edmonds Marina.

First-time presenter Holly Hauser won the Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month Award in January for a series of shots that capture the mating ritual of Clark’s Grebe.

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 40th Eastside Audubon CBC was held on Saturday, December 16, 2023. It was an excellent day for winter birding in Western Washington.

Leah Turner won the Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month honor in December for a series of hummingbird photos.

This is probably not the most exciting article in this month’s edition of the Corvid Crier.  Yet, I do think it’s important for everyone to read and practice these tips and tricks to keep themselves safe in the digital age.

Margaret Larkin, a regular recipient of the Eastside Audubon Photography Award, was recently honored in the 2024 North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) Showcase competition.

Liliana Aguila won the Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month honor for a series of shots of a short-eared owl she photographed at Marymoor Park in early November.

Gary Luhm won the Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month honor in October for his photos of Green Herons shot along the Sammamish River in Kenmore.

Eastside Audubon is partnering with the Carbon Capture Foundation in their tree giveaway program.

The day had begun with some gray skies and quiet birds as we walked Promontory Point. However, when we approached the restored wetland we found Gadwall, American Wigeon, Ring-necked Duck, and Bufflehead. An active mixed flock of Black-capped and Chestnut-backed Chickadees were joined by Bewick’s Wren, Downy Woodpecker, and Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglets.

Leah Turner won the Eastside Audubon Photo of the Month honor in September for her photos of Greater Yellowlegs shot at the Redmond Retention Pond.