The Profile

September 2026  ·  Vol. 53, No. 9

Swifts Night Out Returns to Monroe — Saturday, Sept 12, 4:30pm–dusk
Wagner Performing Arts Center, Monroe, WA

Experience one of North America's great migrations! The mesmerizing Vaux's Swifts begin their southbound journey with a stop at the historic Frank Wagner  Elementary chimney. Join us for kids' activities, vendor booths, food truck, and a 6pm talk by Larry Schwitters on the chimney's history and swift conservation.

Full details →

9/2 — Marysville Rotary Club Presentation

The Audubon Network: A Multi-level Approach to Conservation

PAS' Executive Director will give a brief overview of the Audubon network, discuss opportunities for learning more about birds, and highlight the upcoming Swifts Night Out event in Monroe which celebrates one of our migratory birds. Learn more →

9/3 — Everett Public Library Presentation

Lights Out for Birds - How Reducing Nighttime Light Saves Migratory Species

PAS' Executive Director will give a presentation on the Lights Out initiative, a growing effort to reduce light pollution during peak migration. In this presentation, we’ll explore why birds are vulnerable to nighttime light, examples of successful Lights Out programs, and practical steps we can take here in western Washington to help our birds navigate the night skies safely. Learn more →

9/10 — Monthly Program

The Wonder of Bird Flight

Although not all birds fly, one of the defining characteristics of this class of animals is that most can and do – and some do so remarkably well. This talk will explore the evolutionary adaptations that allow birds to fly, the most extreme flight abilities that birds possess, and the biophysics of flight. Register to attend via Zoom →

9/26 — Outreach Event

Sustainamania

We'll have a booth at the City of Bothell’s annual sustainability festival! This free family friendly festival celebrates the everyday actions we can all take to lead a more sustainable life and build lasting change. Learn more →

‍Washington’s Roadless Forests Need Your Voice‍

Two million acres of Washington’s national forest roadless lands could be opened to logging, mining, oil and gas development, and new road construction if federal protections under the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule are eliminated. Learn more & take action →

Edmonds Residents: Tell the Mayor to Support a Lights Out Proclamation

We have submitted a request to the City of Edmonds to pass a proclamation supporting the Lights Out Program. Please email the mayor (Mike Rosen; mike.rosen@edmondswa.gov) and ask him to forward the Lights Out Proclamation to the City Council for approval.

Presidents Report

Updates on the Edmonds Marsh, Conservation Committee, and Lights Out program. And, a special request to Edmonds residents. Read more →

Vaux's Happening

Vaux's Swift migration has begun! Reports are coming in across the west coast, from San Francisco to here in Monroe! Check out our swift dashboard to learn more (best viewed on desktop) →

Susie Schaefer Obituary

Susie served our chapter and community in many ways over the decades. She passed away on July 25, 2026. Read more →

9/5 — Esperance and Edmonds (8am - noon)

9/15 — Everett & Marysville (7:30am - 3:00pm)

9/22 — Point-No-Point (7:15am - 3:00pm)

10/3 — Everett Sewage Lagoons (8am - noon)

Backyard Bird Sightings

Trip Report - Snohomish Area

Photo credits:

Vaux's Swifts by Olivia Vanni; 

Audubon Advocates by Audubon Washington;

Satellite image by NASA;

Sandhill Crane by Mick Thompson;

Northern Saw-whet Owl by Mick Thompson;

Marsh Wren by Hannah Toutonghi;

Susie Schaefer by Marty Jones;

Spotted Towhee by Mick Thompson;

Turkey Vulture by Mick Thompson

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