Birding: North Creek Park
May
18
9:00 AM09:00
Birding Trips

Birding: North Creek Park

Please join Academia Latina and the Pilchuck Audubon Society for a visit to North Creek Park in Mill Creek on Saturday, May 18th, 2024. We will meet at 9:00AM at the picnic shelter by the playground on the south side. The address is 1011-183rd St SE, Bothell, WA 98012. 183rd Street is a dead end, so you need to approach from the Bothell-Everett Highway, State Route 527. We will walk the boardwalk to find whatever critters we can. In the past we have seen bald eagles, tame ducks, geese, a huge toad, and an adorable little weasel.

Bring sturdy walking shoes, a hat, water, a rain jacket, and a picnic lunch for your party. Also bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. ADA. No dogs.

Trip leaders: Rosamaria Graziani, Jonathan Blubaugh (425-244-7633), Judy Hall

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Birding: Leavenworth
May
21
6:00 AM06:00
Birding Trips

Birding: Leavenworth

Meet at 6:00 AM at the Monroe Park & Ride next to the Evergreen Fairgrounds on Hwy. 2. Popular destinations on this trip are Sleeping Lady Resort, the National Fish Hatchery and Camas Meadows. Target birds include White-headed Woodpecker, Yellow-breasted Chat and Calliope Hummingbird. Pack a lunch.

Trip leader: Jeff Hambleton, 425-923-0227

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Birding: Snohomish
May
28
7:30 AM07:30
Birding Trips

Birding: Snohomish

Meet at 7:30 AM at the Snohomish Park and Ride on Avenue D Just off Hwy 9 and Bickford Ave. We will explore the Blackman’s Lake area, Riverview Wildlife Refuge, Snohomish Flats and Ebey Slough. There should still be some ducks and other waterfowl, and increasing numbers of migrant passerines. Pack a lunch.

Trip leaders: Doug Cooper (509-990-7499) and Hans Dunshee

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Birding: Eastern Washington, I-90 corridor
Jun
1
7:00 AM07:00
Birding Trips

Birding: Eastern Washington, I-90 corridor

A potentially epic day, we'll drive east to Vantage and slowly work our way back to Snoqualmie Pass, picking up birds from sagebrush to ponderosa to mountains. Meet at Tibbetts Valley Park in the NW lot. From there, we'll carpool eastward. Bring lunch/snacks, and comfortable shoes - we may walk a bit as the birds encourage.

After you have submitted your 2024 Field Trip Liability Release online, please contact the trip leader, in order to register for the trip.

Trip Leader: David Droppers, Lycaenid@gmail.com

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Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds
Jun
1
7:00 AM07:00

Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Puget Sound Bird Fest on June 1-2nd in Edmonds. This beloved fall tradition will return in person for nature lovers throughout the Pacific Northwest with two days of speakers, guided walks, field trips, boat tours, exhibits, and educational activities for children and adults.

More details coming soon!

Many Bird Fest activities are free and open to the public, with some activities requiring a small fee and/or pre-registration.

For more information, visit: http://www.pugetsoundbirdfest.com/

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Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds
Jun
2
7:00 AM07:00

Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Puget Sound Bird Fest on June 1-2nd in Edmonds. This beloved fall tradition will return in person for nature lovers throughout the Pacific Northwest with two days of speakers, guided walks, field trips, boat tours, exhibits, and educational activities for children and adults.

More details coming soon!

Many Bird Fest activities are free and open to the public, with some activities requiring a small fee and/or pre-registration.

For more information, visit: http://www.pugetsoundbirdfest.com/

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Birding: Two in Marysville
Jun
8
8:00 AM08:00
Birding Trips

Birding: Two in Marysville

This is a half-day trip. We’ll visit two sites in Marysville, Jennings Memorial Park and Ebey Waterfront Trail. This will be a moderately easy walk. Boots recommended. Further details will be provided to registered participants. After you have submitted your 2024 Field Trip Liability Release online, please contact the trip leader, in order to register for the trip.

Trip Leader: Douglas Resnick, dresnick1@comcast.net or 425-776-4811 (landline)

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Birding: Hiram Chittenden Locks and Botancial Garden
Jun
15
9:00 AM09:00
Birding Trips

Birding: Hiram Chittenden Locks and Botancial Garden

Please join Academia Latina and the Pilchuck Audubon Society for a visit to the Hiram Chittenden Locks and Botanical Garden on Saturday, June 15th, 2024. We will meet at 9:00AM at the Ballard Locks south parking lot. The address is 3300 W Commodore Way, Seattle, WA 98199. Here is the easiest way to get here: from southbound State Route 99/Aurora Avenue turn right on NW 85th St. Turn left on 15th Av. NW. Cross the Ballard Bridge. Turn right at the Emerson overpass. Turn right again at 21st St. 21st bends left turning into Commodore. Caution: parking on the south side is free. In 2022 some guests got temporarily lost by following Google Maps to the north side from whence they entered the gardens and finally found us. We will start off with the fish ladder, because their website says this is supposed to be the best month for Sockeye Salmon migration. We certainly can’t guarantee we will see any fish, but we will look. We will wander across the locks to see how they work and to watch the passing boats. We can visit the historical exhibits and botanical gardens to see whatever birds we can find. There are often plenty of sea birds on the waters and occasionally some seals and sea lions.

Bring sturdy walking shoes, a hat, water, a rain jacket, and a picnic lunch for your party. Also bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. ADA. No dogs.

Trip leaders: Rosamaria Graziani, Jonathan Blubaugh (425-244-7633), Judy Hall

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Birding: Lake Ballinger
Jul
20
1:00 PM13:00
Birding Trips

Birding: Lake Ballinger

Please join Academia Latina and the Pilchuck Audubon Society for a visit to Lake Ballinger in Mountlake Terrace on Saturday, July 20th. We will meet at 1:00 PM near the boat ramp and swimming hole. This is not our standard time for outings because we want it to be warm enough to go into the water. The address is 23600 Lakeview Dr. Here are directions. From Pacific Highway/State Route 99 turn east on 228th Street SW (from southbound 99 it is a left turn).

We will see what birds we can find and hopefully dip our toes into the pond. We have seen lots of geese, ducks, and other water birds there in previous years. Bring your bathing suit, water, and a picnic lunch for your party. Also bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. No dogs.

Trip leaders: Rosamaria Graziani, Jonathan Blubaugh (425-244-7633), Judy Hall

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Birding: Silver Lake
Aug
17
9:00 AM09:00
Birding Trips

Birding: Silver Lake

Please join Academia Latina and the Pilchuck Audubon Society for a visit to Silver Lake in Everett on Saturday, August 17th at 9:00AM. We will meet at Thornton A. Sullivan Park. It has a large parking lot. The address is 11405 Silver Lake Rd, Everett, WA 98208. From I-5 if you are carpooling exit from the left lane into the South Everett Park and Ride. In the park and ride go out to 112th St. and turn left. Cross the freeway and take the first right on Silver Lake Rd. The parking lot will be on your left. If you are not carpooling it will take a little longer to get there. Take the Highway 527 Exit/Bothell-Everett Highway from I-5. Head south toward Bothell. Turn right on 112th St. Turn left onto Silver Lake Rd.

We will explore the park for birds. It is renowned for waterfowl and nesting raptors. There should be lots of cute ducklings and goslings for the eagles. I think we can walk all the way around the lake, if you don’t mind walking through a couple of small residential neighborhoods. Bring water, sturdy walking shoes, and a picnic lunch for your party. Also bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. No dogs.

Trip leaders: Rosamaria Graziani, Jonathan Blubaugh (425-244-7633), Judy Hall

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Class: Gulls of Washington
Oct
17
7:00 PM19:00

Class: Gulls of Washington

1-night online course (October 17)

Optional field trip add-on (October 19)

Instructor: David Droppers

Learning your gulls is like getting your flu shot - you don't want to but you know you should. They are daunting, but they are everywhere, and oh so entertaining. David Droppers will share the keys to identifying adult gulls (sorry, he's not so confident on his immatures, maybe a class in several years), and then, for those intrepid souls, venture out the following weekend to put what we've learned into practice. We will likely cruise from marina to marina, looking for wintering and migrating gulls. David will also share a tool he has developed to make identification a bit more methodical, taking much (but not all) of the pain out of the process. Learn your gulls - can't you hear them? They're laughing at you!

The class will be recorded and registrants will have access to the recording until November 7.

Registration:

Online class: $15 for PAS members, $20 for non-PAS members

Field trip: $25 for PAS members, $35 for non-PAS members

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Class: Gulls of Washington - Field Trip
Oct
19
8:00 AM08:00

Class: Gulls of Washington - Field Trip

1-night online course (October 17)

Optional field trip add-on (October 19)

Instructor: David Droppers

Learning your gulls is like getting your flu shot - you don't want to but you know you should. They are daunting, but they are everywhere, and oh so entertaining. David Droppers will share the keys to identifying adult gulls (sorry, he's not so confident on his immatures, maybe a class in several years), and then, for those intrepid souls, venture out the following weekend to put what we've learned into practice. We will likely cruise from marina to marina, looking for wintering and migrating gulls. David will also share a tool he has developed to make identification a bit more methodical, taking much (but not all) of the pain out of the process. Learn your gulls - can't you hear them? They're laughing at you!

The class will be recorded and registrants will have access to the recording until November 7.

Registration:

Online class: $15 for PAS members, $20 for non-PAS members

Field trip: $25 for PAS members, $35 for non-PAS members

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Class: The Raptors Among Us - Session #1
Nov
12
7:00 PM19:00

Class: The Raptors Among Us - Session #1

4-week online course (November 12, 19, 26, & December 3)

Instructor: Connie Sidles

Few observations in nature delight the soul more than the sight of a hawk or an eagle circling lazily in the sky. But looks can be deceptive. These are working birds, actively hunting for prey to chase down and eat. "Raptor" comes from the Latin word for "seize or plunder," and that is indeed what these magnificent hunters do. Washington is host to 20+ species of vultures, eagles, hawks, and falcons! Come let master birder Connie Sidles show you how to identify them all. Class is designed for advanced-beginner and intermediate birders.

The class will be recorded and registrants will have access to the recordings until December 24.

Registration: $45 for PAS members, $60 for non-PAS members

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Class: The Raptors Among Us - Session #2
Nov
19
7:00 PM19:00

Class: The Raptors Among Us - Session #2

4-week online course (November 12, 19, 26, & December 3)

Instructor: Connie Sidles

Few observations in nature delight the soul more than the sight of a hawk or an eagle circling lazily in the sky. But looks can be deceptive. These are working birds, actively hunting for prey to chase down and eat. "Raptor" comes from the Latin word for "seize or plunder," and that is indeed what these magnificent hunters do. Washington is host to 20+ species of vultures, eagles, hawks, and falcons! Come let master birder Connie Sidles show you how to identify them all. Class is designed for advanced-beginner and intermediate birders.

The class will be recorded and registrants will have access to the recordings until December 24.

Registration: $45 for PAS members, $60 for non-PAS members

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Class: The Raptors Among Us - Session #3
Nov
26
7:00 PM19:00

Class: The Raptors Among Us - Session #3

4-week online course (November 12, 19, 26, & December 3)

Instructor: Connie Sidles

Few observations in nature delight the soul more than the sight of a hawk or an eagle circling lazily in the sky. But looks can be deceptive. These are working birds, actively hunting for prey to chase down and eat. "Raptor" comes from the Latin word for "seize or plunder," and that is indeed what these magnificent hunters do. Washington is host to 20+ species of vultures, eagles, hawks, and falcons! Come let master birder Connie Sidles show you how to identify them all. Class is designed for advanced-beginner and intermediate birders.

The class will be recorded and registrants will have access to the recordings until December 24.

Registration: $45 for PAS members, $60 for non-PAS members

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Class: The Raptors Among Us - Session #4
Dec
3
7:00 PM19:00

Class: The Raptors Among Us - Session #4

4-week online course (November 12, 19, 26, & December 3)

Instructor: Connie Sidles

Few observations in nature delight the soul more than the sight of a hawk or an eagle circling lazily in the sky. But looks can be deceptive. These are working birds, actively hunting for prey to chase down and eat. "Raptor" comes from the Latin word for "seize or plunder," and that is indeed what these magnificent hunters do. Washington is host to 20+ species of vultures, eagles, hawks, and falcons! Come let master birder Connie Sidles show you how to identify them all. Class is designed for advanced-beginner and intermediate birders.

The class will be recorded and registrants will have access to the recordings until December 24.

Registration: $45 for PAS members, $60 for non-PAS members

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Birding: Spring Migrants at Wallace Swamp Creek Park
May
11
9:00 AM09:00
Birding Trips

Birding: Spring Migrants at Wallace Swamp Creek Park

May brings grosbeaks, warblers, flycatchers and others to this largely undeveloped 25 acres of riparian forest. As we walk the 1.5 miles of trails there will be lots of breeding behavior to observe. Breeding season is well under way for local birds. Bushtit, woodpecker, hummingbird, and robin nests are often found.

Wallace Swamp Creek Park (19851 73rd Ave NE, Kenmore, WA)

We will meet near the parking lot kiosk.

If you have not submitted a 2024 Field Trip Liability Release, please do so before attending.

Trip Leader: Linda Phillips, 206-291-3663

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Birding: Darrington
May
7
7:30 AM07:30
Birding Trips

Birding: Darrington

Meet at 7:30 AM at the Quil Ceda Village Walmart lot west of Marysville (I-5 exit 200). Park away from the store, to the east, near Quil Ceda Blvd. (next to I-5). Interesting spring migrants often show up at birding hotspots along the road to Darrington and on the Sauk Prairie, including Mountain Bluebird, Say’s Phoebe, Vesper Sparrow and Chipping Sparrow. Pack a lunch.

Trip Leader: Phil Dickinson, 336-692-3760

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Birding: Canyon and Centennial
May
4
8:00 AM08:00
Birding Trips

Birding: Canyon and Centennial

This is a half-day trip.  We’ll visit two sites in Bothell, the Canyon Park wetlands and Centennial Park. This will be an easy walk. Further details will be provided to registered participants. After you have submitted your 2024 Field Trip Liability Release online, please contact the trip leader, in order to register for the trip.

Trip Leader: Lisa Weber, 650-888-9087

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Birding: Montlake Fill - Magnuson Park
Apr
30
7:30 AM07:30
Birding Trips

Birding: Montlake Fill - Magnuson Park

Meet at 7:30 AM at Walmart at 1400 164th St. SW in Lynnwood. Park away from the store. Edmonds riders can drive directly to Union Bay Natural Area (Montlake Fill), 3501 NE 41st St. in Seattle. The itinerary likely will include Montlake Fill, the Arboretum, Magnuson Park, and whatever else we have time for. Spring migration will be under way. Pack a lunch.

Trip Leader: Phil Dickinson, 336-692-3760

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Birding: Big Gulch Guided Walk for Beginning Birders (hosted by the Mukilteo Library)
Apr
27
8:00 AM08:00
Birding Trips

Birding: Big Gulch Guided Walk for Beginning Birders (hosted by the Mukilteo Library)

***Pre-registration through the library required***

Join Jeff Hambleton of the Pilchuck Audubon Society for an introduction to birding.

This walk will focus on building essential skills for beginners. We will spend about 2 hours walking through Big Gulch Park and trail system behind the Mukilteo Library.

Birding will be slow paced, leaving time for discussion of birding and binocular basics, choice of field guides, and birding apps. Bring binoculars if you have them (we won't have any loaners available). No "pishing" or playback of bird vocalizations will be used to attract birds.

Please be prepared with weather-appropriate clothing and footwear, as we will proceed rain or shine. Terrain may be wet, muddy, steep or uneven.

Big Gulch Trail system map (PDF)

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Birding: Sequim
Apr
23
7:10 AM07:10
Birding Trips

Birding: Sequim

Meet at 7:10 AM at the Wade James Theater Parking Lot at 900 Main St., Edmonds, just east of 9th Ave., to take the 7:55 ferry to Kingston. Sequim should provide good birding in Spring, just as with our usual Fall trip. We especially will be looking for migrating shorebirds and passerines. We will return to Edmonds on the 4:40 or 5:30 ferry. Pack a lunch.

Trip Leader: Frank Caruso, 774-238-0698

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Birding: Sammamish
Apr
21
7:00 AM07:00
Birding Trips

Birding: Sammamish

Sammamish has a number of wonderful, small, birdy parks. We'll explore several as time allows, with Illahee Pond, Soaring Eagle Park, Hazel Wolf Wetlands, and Yellow Lake likely.

Given the time of sunrise and the drive down, I'd like to meet at 7:00 AM at the Bothell Park n Ride to carpool down. You are also welcome to meet us down in Sammamish. I plan to be out until noon to 1:00 or so.

After you have submitted your 2024 Field Trip Liability Release online, please contact the trip leader, in order to register for the trip.

Trip Leader: David Droppers, Lycaenid@gmail.com

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Apr
20
2:00 PM14:00

Marysville Library Program: Making Your Yard a Bird Haven

Making Your Yard a Bird Haven

Learn how to be a hero to wild birds by landscaping your yard, patio, or community space in a way that offers resources for both migratory and residential birds. Your outdoor space will be just as beautiful, if not more so, than a traditional lawn or yard. In this presentation, you’ll discover what birds need to thrive, how to provide those resources to attract them, and how to keep those birds safe.

Brian Zinke is the Executive Director of the Pilchuck Audubon Society, which represents Snohomish County and Camano Island. His background as a wildlife biologist has taken him across several states where he's worked to conserve endangered species and species of concern. He is passionate about science and conservation, and enjoys hiking, backpacking, photography – and birding – in his free time.

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Apr
20
11:00 AM11:00

Stanwood Library Program: Birding for Families with Pilchuck Audubon Society

Birding for Families with Pilchuck Audubon Society

Do you spy eagles soaring and hawks perched on utility poles around Stanwood and want to know more? Join us for a program about the joys of birds and birding, how you can get started as a birder yourself (or pick up some new tips if you already are one), and review etiquette and helpful resources. We'll even highlight some of the best places around Stanwood to see charismatic birds such as raptors.

Presented by Brian Zinke, the Executive Director of the Pilchuck Audubon Society, which serves Snohomish County and Camano Island. His background as a wildlife biologist has taken him across several states where he's worked to conserve endangered species and species of concern. He is passionate about science and conservation, and enjoys hiking, backpacking, photography – and birding – in his free time.

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Birding: Spring Birding at Wallace Swamp Creek Park
Apr
20
9:00 AM09:00
Birding Trips

Birding: Spring Birding at Wallace Swamp Creek Park

Our objective will be to view breeding behavior such as pair bonding, territorial defense, cavity excavation and nest building by resident  birds in this 25 acre riparian forest. Early migrants may also show up as we walk about 1.5 miles along Swamp Creek. If there have been recent rains, the trails will be very muddy, rubber boots are recommended.

Wallace Swamp Creek Park (19851 73rd Ave NE, Kenmore, WA)

We will meet near the parking lot kiosk.

If you have not submitted a 2024 Field Trip Liability Release, please do so before attending.

Trip Leader: Linda Phillips, 206-291-3663

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Apr
17
6:30 PM18:30

Snohomish Library Program: Create Bird-friendly Communities to Help Combat Climate Change

Create Bird-friendly Communities to Help Combat Climate Change

Make a difference and conserve two birds with one stone! Learn the steps you can take locally to help care for birds and the climate. 

Presented by Brian Zinke, wildlife biologist and Executive Director of the Pilchuck Audubon Society.

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Birding: North Whidbey Island
Apr
16
7:30 AM07:30
Birding Trips

Birding: North Whidbey Island

Meet at 7:30 AM at the Quil Ceda Village Walmart lot west of Marysville (I-5 exit 200). Park away from the store, to the east, near Quil Ceda Blvd. (next to I-5). Fidalgo Island and North Whidbey Island offer a variety of lake and waterfront settings, including March Point, Campbell Lake, Rosario Beach, Bowman Bay and Deception Pass. More neotropical migrants should be arriving, too. Pack a lunch.

Trip Leader: Phil Dickinson, 336-692-3760

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Apr
11
7:00 PM19:00

Monthly Program: Member Photography Showcase & Annual Officer Elections

Lazuli Bunting by Brian Zinke

Member Photography Showcase & Annual Officer Elections

In-person only

Snohomish PUD Building, Commission Room

2320 California Street, Everett, WA 98201

Monthly Program

Join us in-person for a fun evening of sharing and comradery! Our program will be a narrated slideshow of photos from our chapter members. Come see their splendid photography and hear their stories behind each photo.

Annual Officer Elections

April is also our annual membership meeting where we vote on and elect our new chapter officers. This year we will be voting for the positions of President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Like all elections, this is an important process for our organization and we hope to have as many chapter members present to participate as possible.

We hope to see you there!

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Apr
9
1:00 PM13:00

Lynnwood Senior Center Program: Making Your Yard a Bird Haven

Making Your Yard a Bird Haven

The Audubon Society will help explore the wonders of creating a bird-friendly haven in your own backyard. Learn essential tips on landscaping, bird-friendly plants, and responsible practices to attract and support diverse bird species. Discover the joy of coexisting with nature right outside your door.

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Birding: Nisqually
Apr
9
7:00 AM07:00
Birding Trips

Birding: Nisqually

Meet at 7:00 AM at Walmart at 1400 164th St. SW in Lynnwood on east side of I-5 at exit 183. Park away from the store. Edmonds riders can drive directly to Nisqually NWR. On this popular trip, we will explore the refuge boardwalks for early spring migrants, check out the waterfowl and look for a Red-shouldered Hawk (probably no Nazca Booby this year). Pack a lunch.

Trip Leader: Phil Dickinson, 336-692-3760

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Birding: Shoreview and Innis Arden
Apr
6
8:00 AM08:00
Birding Trips

Birding: Shoreview and Innis Arden

This is a half-day trip. We’ll visit two sites in Shoreline, Shoreview Park and Innis Arden Reserve Park. This will be a challenging walk. Boots are recommended. Further details will be provided to registered participants. After you have submitted your 2024 Field Trip Liability Release online, please contact the trip leader, in order to register for the trip.

Trip Leader: Douglas Resnick, dresnick1@comcast.net or 425-776-4811 (landline)

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Apr
4
3:00 PM15:00

Lake Stevens Library Program: Introduction to Birding with Pilchuck Audubon Society

Introduction to Birding with Pilchuck Audubon Society

Birding is one of the most popular activities in the country, with an estimated 45 million birders in the U.S. But what is it about birds that engages and captivates so many of us? Join us for a presentation about the joys of birds and birding, how you can get started as a birder yourself (or pick up some new tips if you already are one), and review etiquette and helpful resources.

Brian Zinke is the Executive Director of the Pilchuck Audubon Society, which serves Snohomish County and Camano Island. His background as a wildlife biologist has taken him across several states where he's worked to conserve endangered species and species of concern. He is passionate about science and conservation, and enjoys hiking, backpacking, photography – and birding – in his free time.

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Birding: Snohomish Area
Apr
2
8:00 AM08:00
Birding Trips

Birding: Snohomish Area

Meet at 8:00 AM at the Snohomish Park and Ride on Avenue D Just off Hwy 9 and Bickford Ave. We will explore the Blackman’s Lake area, Riverview Wildlife Refuge, Bob Heirman Preserve and other hotspots. In this transitional period, we should still see winter waterfowl but also will be watching for early migrants like swallows and Rufous Hummingbird. Pack a lunch.

Trip Leader: Phil Dickinson, 336-692-3760

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Birding: Kiket Island
Mar
26
7:30 AM07:30
Birding Trips

Birding: Kiket Island

Meet at 7:30 AM at the Quil Ceda Village Walmart lot west of Marysville (I-5 exit 200). Park away from the store to the east near Quil Ceda Blvd. (next to I-5). The outgoing tide should cooperate with a mid-morning visit to Kiket Island. Other stops likely include Pioneer Park in La Conner, Similk Beach, Channel Drive and March Point. There should be a good selection of water and woodland birds. Dress for the weather. Pack a lunch.

Trip Leader: Phil Dickinson, 336-692-3760

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Class: All About Owls - Session #3
Mar
21
7:00 PM19:00

Class: All About Owls - Session #3

3-week online course (February 29. March 7, March 21)

Instructor: Connie Sidles

Because owls tend to hunt at night and hide during the day, they can be hard to see and even harder to identify. Yet for most birders, every owl sighting is memorable. Join Connie Sidles as she takes you into the secret lives of Washington’s 15 owl species. Each species has its unique field marks and its wonders. In this class we will learn how to find owls and ID them. Nesting season is well underway, and the owls will be calling.

The class will be recorded and registrants will have access to the recordings until April 11.

Registration: $25 for PAS members, $35 for non-PAS members

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Class: Who's Calling, Please? Introducing Birding by Ear - Session #2
Mar
19
7:00 PM19:00

Class: Who's Calling, Please? Introducing Birding by Ear - Session #2

2-week online course (March 12 & 19)

Optional field trip add-on (March 17)

Instructor: Whitney Neufeld-Kaiser

Identifying birds by their songs and calls can transform both your everyday life and your birding experience. This 2-part class is perfect for folks who just finished the recent Beginning Birding class or are just starting to recognize the sounds of birds in their neighborhood. We’ll take a deep dive into the songs and calls of a few birds that are both common in Puget Sound and that have distinctive and diverse sounds. With the goals that (1) you’ll come away having definitively mastered the sounds of at least one bird and (2) you’ll have a solid foundation of skills to learn the sounds of as many birds as you fancy.

The class will be recorded and registrants will have access to the recordings until April 9.

Registration:

Online class: $20 for PAS members, $30 for non-PAS members

Field trip: $15 for PAS members, $25 for non-PAS members

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Birding: Elgin and Blackie Spit
Mar
19
7:00 AM07:00
Birding Trips

Birding: Elgin and Blackie Spit

Meet at 7:00 AM at the Quil Ceda Village Walmart lot west of Marysville (I-5 exit 200). Park away from the store to the east near Quil Ceda Blvd. (next to I-5). We will travel to British Columbia to visit Elgin Heritage Park, Blackie Spit and Boundary Bay.

Bring a U.S. Passport or Enhanced Driver’s License.

Pack a lunch (no fruit with seeds).

Trip Leader: Phil Dickinson, 336-692-3760

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Class: Who's Calling, Please? Introducing Birding by Ear - Field Trip
Mar
17
8:00 AM08:00

Class: Who's Calling, Please? Introducing Birding by Ear - Field Trip

2-week online course (March 12 & 19)

Optional field trip add-on (March 17)

Instructor: Whitney Neufeld-Kaiser

Identifying birds by their songs and calls can transform both your everyday life and your birding experience. This 2-part class is perfect for folks who just finished the recent Beginning Birding class or are just starting to recognize the sounds of birds in their neighborhood. We’ll take a deep dive into the songs and calls of a few birds that are both common in Puget Sound and that have distinctive and diverse sounds. With the goals that (1) you’ll come away having definitively mastered the sounds of at least one bird and (2) you’ll have a solid foundation of skills to learn the sounds of as many birds as you fancy.

The class will be recorded and registrants will have access to the recordings until April 9.

Registration:

Online class: $20 for PAS members, $30 for non-PAS members

Field trip: $15 for PAS members, $25 for non-PAS members

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Birding: O. O. Denny Park
Mar
16
8:00 AM08:00
Birding Trips

Birding: O. O. Denny Park

We'll bird O. O. Denny Park in Kirkland, a hidden gem of a park. Prepare for about 2 miles of walking, with some ups and downs. Comfortable shoes are recommended, as well as weather appropriate clothing. Meet in the lot closer to the water, on the south side of the road. 8:00 AM to noon. If there is time, desire, and the weather is cooperating, we can continue to Juanita Bay Park further south.

After you have submitted your 2024 Field Trip Liability Release online, please contact the trip leader, in order to register for the trip.

Trip Leader: David Droppers, Lycaenid@gmail.com

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Monthly Program: Wild Stories from the History of Bird Migration
Mar
14
7:00 PM19:00

Monthly Program: Wild Stories from the History of Bird Migration

Wild Stories from the History of Bird Migration Research

Guest speaker: Rebecca Heisman

Register to attend (online)

We've all heard amazing facts about bird migration—the long distances that birds travel, the ways that they navigate, etc. But did you ever wonder how we figured all of this out? While working for the American Ornithological Society, Rebecca Heisman became fascinated with the varied and creative techniques that scientists have used to study bird migration, and this eventually became the basis for her book Flight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration. In her talk, she'll share some surprising stories from the history of bird migration research and discuss why understanding migration is so crucial for bird conservation.

Rebecca Heisman is an award-winning science writer who lives in Walla Walla, Washington, and has worked with organizations including the Audubon Society, the American Bird Conservancy, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and the American Ornithological Society. Flight Paths is her first book.

Pilchuck Audubon is an affiliate of Bookshop.org and we will receive a commission if you order books from our Bookshop.org storefront or click through our link and make a purchase.

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Class: Who's Calling, Please? Introducing Birding by Ear - Session #1
Mar
12
7:00 PM19:00

Class: Who's Calling, Please? Introducing Birding by Ear - Session #1

2-week online course (March 12 & 19)

Optional field trip add-on (March 17)

Instructor: Whitney Neufeld-Kaiser

Identifying birds by their songs and calls can transform both your everyday life and your birding experience. This 2-part class is perfect for folks who just finished the recent Beginning Birding class or are just starting to recognize the sounds of birds in their neighborhood. We’ll take a deep dive into the songs and calls of a few birds that are both common in Puget Sound and that have distinctive and diverse sounds. With the goals that (1) you’ll come away having definitively mastered the sounds of at least one bird and (2) you’ll have a solid foundation of skills to learn the sounds of as many birds as you fancy.

The class will be recorded and registrants will have access to the recordings until April 9.

Registration:

Online class: $20 for PAS members, $30 for non-PAS members

Field trip: $15 for PAS members, $25 for non-PAS members

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