EARTHCARE NORTHWEST FEBRUARY 2018 SUPPLEMENT
CLASSES, FIELD TRIPS , & OFFERINGS
NEIGHBORHOOD BIRD WALKS Classes p.2
FEBRUARY Pre-registration required. Please 1 – Class: Intro to Washington State Sparrows call The Nature Shop at 2 – Field Trip: Magnuson Park 206 523-4483. 3 – NBW: Washington Park Arboretum Classes can now also be 4 – Class: Owls of Washington registered for online at 4 – Field Trip: Seattle’s Peregrine Falcons www.seattleaudubon.org. 7 – Class: Modern Smartphone Digiscoping
8, 15, 22, March 1 – Class: Intermediate Bird ID 10 – Field Trip: Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Field Trips p.3 11 – Field Trip: West Seattle NEW Trips are listed the first of 11 – Field Trip: Reifel Migratory Bird Refuge/Delta, B.C. every month. 13 – NBW: Magnuson Park Pre-registration required. Please 13 – NBW: Lincoln Park 17 – NBW: Carkeek Park call The Nature Shop at 18 – Field Trip: Spencer Island and Surrounding Area 206 523-4483. 22 – NBW: Olympic Sculpture Park & Myrtle Edwards Park 23 – Field Trip: Luther Burbank Park Neighborhood Bird 24 – NBW: Union Bay Natural Area 25 – Field Trip: Billy Frank Nisqually Jr. National Wildlife Refuge Walks p.7 MARCH Open to all, no registration 1 – NBW: Lake Union Park required. 3 – NBW: Washington Park Arboretum 4 – Field Trip: Seattle’s Peregrine Falcons 5 – NBW: Lincoln Park Information 6 – NBW: Magnuson Park Field trip tips & rules and the 10 – NBW: Carkeek Park Seattle Audubon Code of 14 – Field Trip: NE Olympic Penunsula Conduct 15 – NBW: Myrtle Edwards Park Available at 17 – Field Trip: Semiahmoo, Blaine Marina, Birch Bay 23 – Field Trip: Kittitas County Sage Birds www.seattleaudubon.org. 24 – Field Trip: Circumnavigation Bainbridge Island 24 - NBW: Union Bay Natural Area 31 – Field Trip: Lower Duwamish, Jack Block Park to Hamm Creek Email List 3 – NBW: Washington Park Arboretum To receive these supplements
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Winter Classes Dates and times subject to change Registration available at seattleaudubon.org
Introduction to the Sparrows of Washington State with Hans de Grys Lecture: Thursday, February 1, 7–9 p.m. Location: Lakeside School, Allen-Gates Bldg, Room 104 Cost: $25 members, $40 non-members Limit: 22 b , b , u u qu , k , v z , b , u T u b v k u b Appropriate for BEGINNER and INTERMEDIATE birders. Owls of Washington with Jamie Acker, owler, educator, and researcher Class: Sunday, February 4, 1–4 p.m. Location: Phinney Neighborhood Center, Room 6 in the Blue Building Field Trips: Sunday February 11 see trip note below Cost for lecture and field trip: $75 members, $90 non-members. Cost for lecture only: $50 members, $65 nonmembers. Limit: 10 for lecture and field trip, 30 for lecture only. Adults only on the field trip. P u b u 14 Y u b u v u u A , B b I , B O - u b u b P b b v ; b z u Appropriate for ALL audiences. Modern Smartphone Digiscoping with Nathaniel Peters, Master Birder, Cell and Developmental Biologist, Microscopist Lecture: Wednesday, February 7, 7–9 p.m. Location: Phinney Neighborhood Center, Room 6 in the Blue Building Cost: $25 member, $40 non-members Limit: 22 u u b u b v b b k u v v qu , v , v u , b u v , v b v -I -Y u IY , k v 5 v P u IY u T b u qu , b u , , v u B , u b u u k u u M b : b k, b u , Appropriate for ALL audiences. Intermediate Bird ID: Common Birds of Late Winter & Early Spring with Connie Sidles, author and Master Birder Lectures: Thursdays, February 8, 15, 22, and March 1, 7–9 p.m. Field Trip: February 10 optional informal sca enger hunt on March 4 Location: Wallingford Community Senior Center at the Good Shepherd Center
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Cost: $120 members, $135 non-members Limit: 20 Together. we will learn about the common birds in our area during each season, this particular season will be the end of winter and the beginning of spring. We'll focus birds that live by the shore and early returnees, including shrikes, swallows, hummingbirds, and thrushes, among others. We'll also study the winter residents that are preparing to leave us for the far north. We'll learn their songs, plumages, and natural history so that you will truly *know* these birds. This class is for intermediate birders.
An Introduction to Bird Recording with Jack Leiman Lectures: Wednesdays, February 28 and March 7, 7–9 p.m. Location: Phinney Neighborhood Center, Room 5 in the Blue Building Cost: $25 members, $40 non-members Limit: 20 Have you ever wanted to record bird songs effectively for later study but weren't sure how to go about it?During this class, Jack will cover field techniques for audio recording and will provide an overview of a range of equipment options.Jack will teach the class how to prepare and upload audio files to the Macaulay Library via eBird and will provide an introduction to software for editing and reviewing recordings. uggested equipment smart phone i hone or ndroid is necessary for the first class session, a laptop and head phones would be helpful for the second session eattle udubon has a few loaner laptops that will be on-hand, and laptop sharing is completely fine . Appropriate for ALL audiences.
Feather Groups and Molt for Beginning Birders with Hans de Grys Lectures: Thursdays, March 8 and 15, 7–9 p.m. Location: Lakeside School, Room Allen-Gates 104 Cost: $50 members, $65 non-members Limit: 22 If you have ever listened to birders in the field, you might have heard mention of wing bars, malar stripes, or upper tail coverts. Birders have their own highly specific language to discuss the appearance and patterns found on birds, especially as they relate to feathers and feather groups. If you've ever wondered where the malar stripe is, or what exactly the coverts are covering, this is the class for you. We will look in some detail at the feather groups on different kinds of birds, from songbirds to hawks to ducks. We will also discuss the basics of molt, and how and why birds' feathers change in appearance throughout the year. This class will feature some lecture and some hands-on activities, including examination of bird study skins. No previous knowledge or experience is necessary. Appropriate for BEGINNER birders.
Birding by Ear for Beginners with David Droppers, Instructor for UW Biology Lectures: Wednesdays, March 14 and April 11, 7–9 p.m. Field Trips: Saturdays, March 17, April 14, and May 12 Location: Phinney Neighborhood Center, Room 5 in the Blue Building Cost: $65 members, $80 non-members Limit: 20 New to birding by ear or never thought you’d be able to learn bird calls? re you wondering what songs, calls, and other sounds can reveal about what’s happening amongst and around birds, and how can this enrich our human experience in nature? During this class David will cover techniques for learning bird vocalizations, regional variations and other challenges, and how to continue learning about bird songs beyond the classroom. The class, including field trips, spans the length of the spring migration season so that students have time to learn the vocalizations of residents and migrants, and provides time for practice and asking questions. Appropriate for BEGINNER birders.
How to Identify Sea Birds of Puget Sound with Joe Sweeney, Seattle Audubon Field Trip Leader and Master Birder Lecture: Thursday, March 22, 7–9 p.m. 3
Field Trip: Saturday, March 24 or Saturday, March 31 to the Edmonds Pier or other viewing spot along Puget Sound. Location: Phinney Neighborhood Center, Room 6 in the Blue Building Cost: $40 members, $55 non-members Limit: 20 Identifying the birds that inhabit Puget Sound can be challenging. To the untrained eye, those small, fast-moving birds that fly low over the water tend to all look the same. In this class, you will discover how to separate a Rhinoceros Auklet from a Pigeon Guillemot, a Double-crested Cormorant from a Brandt’s Cormorant, a Horned Grebe from a Red-necked Grebe, and a Common Loon from a Pacific Loon. We will also discuss diving ducks, including mergansers, scoters and goldeneye. We may also address gulls. We will e amine photos of the species mentioned above and more , discuss their flight characteristics, field marks and behavioral differences that can help us unravel the identification mysteries of the birds of the Sound. No prior e perience with sea birds is necessary. All that is required is a desire to learn and a sense of adventure. Appropriate for BEGINNER and INTERMEDIATE birders.
February Field Trips
Magnuson Park Friday, February 2, 2018, 9 a.m. Leader: an Bragg 206 234-7196, day of trip only Meeting Point: Education Pavilion west side of boat launch parking lot E-1. At the end of drive, on your right, after entering Magnuson Park from NE 65th St entrance . Bus #75 or #62. Limit: 12 This is a great time to look at sparrows and migratory waterfowl which spend the winter in Seattle, as well as to listen to bird sounds. E pect Greater and Lesser Scaup, Common Goldeneyes, Bufflehead and at least 3 species of gull. We will be climbing uphill and down at Promontory Point, then walking through the wetlands, and ending along the lake shoreline. Be prepared to walk over uneven, wet, muddy ground. This is open to all levels of birders, especially those who want to listen to bird calls and songs. Blossoming birders accompanied by adult welcome. Over by early afternoon.
Seattle’s Peregrine Falcons Sunday, February 4, 2018, 8 a.m. Leaders: Martin Muller 206 525-5575 and Ed Deal 206 713-1546 Meeting Point: Ivar’s Salmon House, 401 NE Northlake Way, Seattle Limit: 14 in 4 cars Join us for a morning half-day search for the city's Peregrine Falcons. This e ploration will likely turn up urban Bald Eagles, Merlins and Red-tailed Hawks as well as various ducks, loons and grebes. Please dress warmly for standing in one spot, with lots of layers available; bring latte money and a spotting scope too, if possible. Limit of 14, carpooling in a minimum number of vehicles 4 or fewer . Due to the difficulty of car caravans in city traffic, we ask that you not add an e tra vehicle so you can leave early. Over promptly at 12:30 p.m. Carpool cost $9 shared equally by riders.
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park — Shoreline, WA Saturday, February 10, 2018, 9 a.m. Leader: oe Sweeney Meeting Point: Parking lot at the bottom of the entrance road, near the restrooms Limit: 10 E pect to walk 2–3 leisurely paced miles, including some hills and steps. We will first walk the main paths and steps in this very scenic park. Then, we’ll return to our cars, grab our spotting scopes, and walk the short distance to the beach for some seabird watching overlooking the Puget Sound. The weather is usually cooler on the beach, so wear layers and rain gear, if necessary. Bring binoculars, of course, and a scope, if you have one. We will share spotting scopes, so it’s not a problem if you don’t have one . Over by 11:30 a.m. 4
West Seattle Sunday, February 11, 2018, 9 a.m. Leader: an Bragg 206 234-7196, day of trip only Meeting Point: Green Lake Ravenna P R or 9:30 a.m. at Don Armeni Boat Ramp south of Duwamish Head Limit: 12 We’ll be looking for Surfbirds and Black Turnstones on the rocks at Duwamish Head, as well as grebes, ducks and cormorants out on the water. Then we’ll drive over to the south side of Alki Point to look for Harlequin Ducks, Brant and other water birds. We may check out Me-Kwa-Mooks and/or Jack Block Park as time and interest allow. We will be walking on pavement or lawn. Children accompanied by adults welcome. Scopes or person willing to carry scope also welcome. Dress warmly! Over by mid-afternoon, depending on the birds, the weather and traffic. Carpool cost from Ravenna P&R $7 per car shared equally by riders.
Reifel Migratory Bird Refuge/Delta B.C. Sunday, February 11, 2018, 6 a.m. Leaders: en Kunitsugu, ack Stephens and ane Lester, 206 765-6640, day of trip only Meeting Point: Green Lake Ravenna P R Limit: 9 We’ll walk the trails at Reifel, looking for resident and wintering passerines, along with raptors, owls, and waterfowl. We’ll also stop at Boundary Bay and Point Roberts. Scopes helpful. Bring passport, food, plenty of fluids, and money for ad mission $ adults, $3 seniors and dress warmly. Walking will be mostly level on gravel . Carpool cost: $7 per car shared equally by riders. Return late afternoon to early evening. NOTE: You MUST possess a current passport in order to attend.
The Three S’s Stilly, Skagit, Samish in Late Winter Saturday, February 17, 2018, 7:15 a.m. Leaders: on Houghton 206 601-0773 and Sarah Peden Meeting Point: North ackson Park P R NE 5th and 146th NE Limit: 6 This trip will visit several winter hot spots for raptors, waterfowl, and shorebirds and seabirds in the Stillaguamish, Skagit, and Samish flats. We’ll start by birding Norman Rd. through Silvana, to the Nature Conservancy’s tidal restoration site in the Stilly Delta. We’ll then go on to Thomle Road and Eide Road if reports there are positive to transition into the Skagit Flats. Depending on recent sightings and time, on Fir Island we’ll visit Wiley Slough and Hayton WDFW game access points. We’ll then continue on to Padilla Bay, the West 90 on the Samish Flats, finishing up with a good dose of marine birds from the County Park on Samish Island. Some short walking for better viewing is possible, but not mandatory at each area. Bring: rain gear and warmth, rubber boots, lunch and drink, and an interest in discovery! Scopes a plus. Carpool costs $ 0 each car, shared equally by riders. Drivers should bring a current Discover Pass. Anticipate return around :30 p.m.
Spencer Island and Surrounding Area Sunday, February 18, 2018, 7 a.m. Leader: ean lson 360 220-5735, day of trip only Meeting Point: Green Lake Ravenna P R Limit: 11 in 3 cars Spencer Island along the Snohomish River has a nice diversity of habitat including mi ed forest, mudflats and open water. We should see a variety of waterfowl and shorebirds. Scopes are great if you have them. We will be walking 2 to 3 miles with many stops to view birds. Dress in layers for the weather and boots are recommended because some trails are muddy. Return in early afternoon. Carpool cost is $1 .00 per car shared equally by riders.
Luther Burbank Park, Mercer Island Friday, February 23, 2018, 9 a.m. Leader: udith Roan 206 265-2661, day of trip only Meeting Point: North parking lot of the park 5
Limit: 12 February is a good time to see wintering ducks and grebes. Luther Burbank Park has an impressive shoreline from which to watch ducks, grebes, cormorants, gulls and Belted Kingfisher. Fo Sparrows, Cedar Wa wings, Pacific Wren, Towhees, Anna's Hummingbirds, Kinglets, and a resident pair of Bald Eagle are likely to be seen. Meet in the North parking lot at 9 a.m. The loop trip may be rainy and muddy so dress accordingly. Over by noon.
Billy Frank Nisqually r. National Wildlife Refuge Sunday, February 25, 2018, 8 a.m. Leaders: Penny Bolton 206 819-5643 day of trip only and Mary Russell Green Lake Ravenna P R or 9 a.m. @ Nisqually Refuge Visitor’s Center Limit: 12 Come e plore the beautiful Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge with us! All levels of birders are welcome for this 4 mile, level walk. There should be something for everyone on this trip including a variety of waterfowl in breeding plumage, Bald Eagles and other raptors, herons, passerines and perhaps even shorebirds. We will e plore the tidal estuary on the boardwalk along with forested trails and marshes. Scopes helpful. Dress in layers, wear comfortable shoes and warm socks and bring rain gear along with a lunch and fluids. Depending upon the weather, we should finish our walk between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Carpool cost from Green Lake Ravenna P&R: $27. 0 per car, shared equally by riders. Daily fee for entering the refuge is $3 per 4 adults, unless you have an Interagency Annual Pass, Senior Pass or Access Passport, Federal Duck Stamp or Annual Refuge Pass.
March Field Trips
Seattle’s Peregrine Falcons Sunday, March 4, 8 a.m. sharp Leader: Martin Muller 206-525-5575 and Ed Deal 206-713-1546 . Calls on day of trip only. Meeting Point: Ivar’s Salmon House, 401 NE Northlake Way, Seattle Limit: 14 Join us for a morning half-day search for the city's Peregrine Falcons. This e ploration will likely turn up urban Bald Eagles, Merlins and Red-tailed Hawks as well as various ducks, loons and grebes. Please dress warmly for standing in one spot, with lots of layers available; bring latte money and a spotting scope too, if possible. Limit of 14, carpooling in a minimum number of vehicles 4 or less . Due to the difficulty of car caravans in city traffic, we ask that you not add an e tra vehicle so you can leave early. Over promptly at 12:30 PM. Carpool cost $9 shared equally by riders.
Northeast lympic Peninsula Wednesday, March 14, 6:30 a.m. Leader: Lee Barnes 206-310-0552, day of trip only Meeting point: Green Lake Ravenna P R. Leave PR MPTLY at 6:30 to catch the 7:10 ferry Limit: 11 in 3 cars Take a ride on the West Side! E plore the Northeast corner of the Olympic Peninsula. Visit birding hot spots like Salsbury Point County Park, Oak Bay, Mystery Bay, and Ft Flagler State Park. See historic Nordland and Pt Wilson. E pect a diversity of bird families, raptors, shorebirds, alcids, water fowl, and passerines. We'll catch the 7:10 a.m. Edmonds-Kingston Ferry, bird the day away, and return in the late afternoon. Dress for inclement weather, hope for sun, e pect a good time. Bring a lunch, binoculars, scopes, money for the ferry and carpool costs, and a spirit of adventure. Drivers need a current Discover Pass. Carpool cost: $30 shared equally by riders + cost of ferry.
Semiahmoo, Blaine Marina, Birch Bay Saturday, March 17, 7 a.m. Leader: Neil immerman 206-200-6700, day of trip only Meeting point: North ackson Park Park Ride a.k.a. NE 145th Street P R 6
Limit: 11 in 3 cars Winter is a good time to look for loons, diving ducks and alcids. Loons sometimes number in the hundreds. Long-tailed Ducks are also normally seen. We’ll start at Semiahmoo and make our way to Drayton Harbor, the Blaine Marina and Birch Bay. Weather and time permitting, we will stop at Lake Terrell on our way home. Drivers will need a Discover Pass. Dress for cold/wet weather, bring fluids, lunch, treats for the leader and snacks. Scopes will be very helpful but not required. Return by late afternoon or early evening. Carpool Costs: $60 shared equally by riders.
Kittitas County Sage Birds Friday, March 23, 6:30 a.m. Leader: Brian H. Bell 206-619-0379, morning of trip only Meeting point: uncovered Tibbetts Lot 1675 Newport Way NW , across from Issaquah P R Limit 11 in 3 cars March is a good time for sage birds in Kittitas County. We will meet at the Tibbetts P&R I-90 e it 1 , turn south to 3rd stop signal, turn left a block and then right into the P&R . We will work our way east from Ellensburg down to Vantage looking for Sage Sparrow, Sage Thrasher, Brewer’s Sparrow, and whatever else we can find. Bring lunch, scopes, and dress warmly. Drivers will need a Discover Pass. Carpool cost $6 per car shared by riders.
Circumnavigation of Bainbridge Island Saturday, March 24, 9:45 a.m. Leader: George Gerdts Meeting point: Winslow City Dock. Boat leaves at 10:00 AM. See below for sign up and travel directions Aboard the 80-foot “Admiral Pete” with George Gerdts, long-time SAS Member, as leader/naturalist. E pect great looks at three species of cormorants; sea ducks; rocky-shore sandpipers; a Bald Eagle or two; great scenery; and a unique, close-up view of the Bainbridge Island shoreline. The trip leaves the Winslow City Dock at 10 a.m. and will return by 2 p.m. If coming from Seattle, plan to take the 8: ferry to Bainbridge Island as a walk-on. George will meet the group at the Bainbridge Ferry Terminal at 9:30 for the short walk to the "Admiral Pete". If you plan to drive on, limited parking is available near the City Dock. To reserve a space on the trip, call the Bainbridge Island Parks and Recreation Department and ask about Class # 1318 0-01. Leave your e-mail address when signing up, and directions and a map of Bainbridge Island, including where to park if driving, will be sent to you via e-mail. Price is $8 , but for SAS members $1 of the cost of the trip will be donated to SAS. Be sure to tell the BI Parks, when you sign up, that you are a member of SAS, so that the donation can be made. If you do not not live on Bainbridge Island, a $ .00 "off-Island" fee is added to the cost of the trip.
Lower Duwamish - ack Block Park to Hamm Creek Saturday, March 31, 7:30 a.m. Leader: Denis DeSilvis 425-830-9895, day of trip only Meeting point: Green Lake Ravenna P R Limit 10 in 3 cars Discover a string of parks and restored habitats along the Duwamish River in Seattle. We’ll visit parks at the mouth of the Duwamish River Jack Block Park , several south of the West Seattle Bridge Terminal 10 and 107 Parks, Herrings House and bird up to the farthest navigable point near Hamm Creek. E pect to see a variety of birds, from sea ducks to passerines. Join master birder Denis DeSilvis in e ploring these often-overlooked, in-city parks. Carpool cost $6 per car to be shared equally by riders. End about 1 p.m.
Neighborhood Bird Walks Join Seattle Audubon, rain or shine, for a two-hour bird walk. No sign up required! Beginning birders or new Seattleites will especially enjoy this initial e posure to the rich variety of regional bird life. Families and non-members are welcome to attend. Further information is available at www.seattleaudubon.org or from Seattle Audubon Nature Shop, 206- 23-4483. 7
Lake Union Park *New Urban Walk Thursday, February 1, 9-11 a.m. Leaders: Dave Galvin and Tom Leschine Meeting Point: Southwest corner of Lake Union at Valley Street and Westlake Ave. North Beginner’s bird walk along the SW shore of Lake Union. Good for close views of waterfowl through the winter months. Dress for winter weather. E plore South Lake Union after the walk. The permanent e hibit at the Museum of History and Industry MOHAI is free on first Thursdays, as is nearby Center for Wooden Boats. Parking is limited. Public transit is recommended. Find more information about the park at https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/lake-union-park .
Washington Park Arboretum Saturday, February 3, 9–11 a.m. Leader: Larry Hubbell Meeting Point: Graham Visitors Center Parking Lot, 2300 Arboretum Drive East A beginner’s Bird Walk among the trees of the Arboretum and along the shores of Union Bay. The paths are generally level: however, boots may be helpful and binoculars will be essential. Families are welcome, but please leave pets at home.
Lincoln Park Tuesday, February 13, 9–11:30 a.m. Leaders: Patty North, Anne acobs, Dick Lazeres Meeting Point: Southern-most Lincoln Park parking lot on Fauntleroy Way SW 8600 block of Fauntleroy Way SW Lincoln Park is in West Seattle near the Fauntleroy ferry dock. We will stroll the beach seeking good looks at waterfowl and wander the forest to discover winter residents. Great walk for beginners. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for blustery winter weather. About 2 miles of mostly level walking with one climb back to our starting point.
Magnuson Park Tuesday, February 13, 9–11 a.m. Leader: oe Sweeney Meeting Point: Promontory Point Pavilion Magnuson Park is in NE Seattle. Take bus #7 to NE 6 th St Entrance on Sand Point Way NE. The Promontory Point Pavilion is a red-metal-roofed structure ne t to the little drive-in road at the west edge of parking lot E-1. It is marked with a pink square on the Magnuson Park map.
Carkeek Park Saturday, February 17, 9–11 a.m. Leader: Nathaniel Peters Meeting Point: Western-most parking lot at Carkeek Park in front of the walking bridge that crosses the railroad tracks and allows access to the beach. For the winter walks, we will split our time between walking forested areas of the park and scanning the Puget Sound for seabirds from the beach. If weather is favorable and birds are cooperative, we may e tend the walk until 10:30 a.m. Participants should be prepared for the possibility of cold and rainy weather and for a portion of the walk being spent at a stationary position on the beach. Checking the weather forecast prior to each walk is highly recommended. One telescope will be on hand, but participants are welcome to bring their own scopes if they are comfortable doing so in a group setting and in potentially wet weather.
lympic Sculpture Park and Myrtle Edwards Park Thursday, February 22, 10 a.m.–12 noon Leaders: Dave Galvin and Tom Leschine 8
Meeting Point: lympic Sculpture Park in front of PACCAR Pavilion upper floor , 2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA The theme of this walk is birding at the urban land-water interface. We’ll walk through the Sculpture Park and then go down the stairs to Myrtle Edwards Park and walk the waterfront trail along Elliot Bay. Waterfowl, wintering passerines, raptors and gulls can be spotted on this route. Limited Pay Parking is available on the street and in the PACCAR underground garage. Taking public transportation is recommended. For directions and more information go to the Olympic Sculpture Park or Myrtle Edwards Park website.
Union Bay Natural Area Saturday, February 24, 9–11 a.m. Leader: ulia Hansbrough ill Ericsson Meeting Point: Center for Urban Horticulture, East Parking Lot near greenhouses Union Bay Natural Area lies in northeast Seattle, east of the University of Washington. Meet at the Center for Urban Horticulture in the East parking lot off NE 41st Street, one block beyond the place where Mary Gates Memorial Drive turns left to become NE 41st Street.
Lake Union Park *New Urban Walk Thursday, March 1, 9-11 a.m. Leaders: Dave Galvin and Tom Leschine Meeting Point: Southwest corner of Lake Union at Valley Street and Westlake Ave. North Beginner’s bird walk along the SW shore of Lake Union. Good for close views of waterfowl through the winter months. Dress for winter weather. E plore South Lake Union after the walk. The permanent e hibit at the Museum of History and Industry MOHAI is free on first Thursdays, as is nearby Center for Wooden Boats. Parking is limited. Public transit is recommended. Find more information about the park at https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/parks/lake-union-park .
Washington Park Arboretum Saturday, March 3, 9–11 a.m. Leader: Larry Hubbell Meeting Point: Graham Visitors Center Parking Lot, 2300 Arboretum Drive East A beginner’s Bird Walk among the trees of the Arboretum and along the shores of Union Bay. The paths are generally level: however, boots may be helpful and binoculars will be essential. Families are welcome, but please leave pets at home.
Lincoln Park Monday, March 5, 9–11:30 a.m. Leaders: Patty North, Anne acobs, Dick Lazeres Meeting Point: Southern-most Lincoln Park parking lot on Fauntleroy Way SW 8600 block of Fauntleroy Way SW Lincoln Park is in West Seattle near the Fauntleroy ferry dock. We will stroll the beach seeking good looks at waterfowl and wander the forest to discover winter residents. Great walk for beginners. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for blustery winter weather. About 2 miles of mostly level walking with one climb back to our starting point.
Magnuson Park Tuesday, March 6, 9–11 a.m. Leader: oe Sweeney Meeting Point: Promontory Point Pavilion Magnuson Park is in NE Seattle. Take bus #7 to NE 6 th St Entrance on Sand Point Way NE. The Promontory Point Pavilion is a red-metal-roofed structure ne t to the little drive-in road at the west edge of parking lot E-1. It is marked with a pink square on the Magnuson Park map.
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Saturday, March 10, 9–11 a.m. Leader: Nathaniel Peters Meeting Point: Western-most parking lot at Carkeek Park in front of the walking bridge that crosses the railroad tracks and allows access to the beach. As winter transitions to spring, the forested areas of the Park will become much more active with passerines and many of Seattle's seabirds and waterfowl will depart for more northern breeding grounds. With this in mind, our walk will include time on wonderful forest trails as well as time on the beach looking out on the Sound, but we will likely be spending more time in the former area. Participants should always be prepared for the possibility of cool and rainy weather, and for a portion of the walk being spent at a more e posed, stationary position on the beach. Checking the weather forecast prior to each walk is recommended. One telescope will be on hand, but participants are welcome to bring their own scopes if they are comfortable doing so in a group setting and if there could be wet weather.
lympic Sculpture Park and Myrtle Edwards Park Thursday, March 15, 10 a.m.–12 noon Leaders: Dave Galvin and Tom Leschine Meeting Point: lympic Sculpture Park in front of PACCAR Pavilion upper floor , 2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA The theme of this walk is birding at the urban land-water interface. We’ll walk through the Sculpture Park and then go down the stairs to Myrtle Edwards Park and walk the waterfront trail along Elliot Bay. Waterfowl, wintering passerines, raptors and gulls can be spotted on this route. Limited Pay Parking is available on the street and in the PACCAR underground garage. Taking public transportation is recommended. For directions and more information go to the Olympic Sculpture Park or Myrtle Edwards Park website.
Union Bay Natural Area Saturday, March 24, 9–11 a.m. Leader: ulia Hansbrough ill Ericsson Meeting Point: Center for Urban Horticulture, East Parking Lot near greenhouses Union Bay Natural Area lies in northeast Seattle, east of the University of Washington. Meet at the Center for Urban Horticulture in the East parking lot off NE 41st Street, one block beyond the place where Mary Gates Memorial Drive turns left to become NE 41st Street.
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