Ellensburg/Eastern Washington - May 17 (Sat) 6:30 a.m.
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Bird Photography Group
The photography group is run by Tim Boyer and Ginger Holser. Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7-9PM at the Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church. Bring some bird photos to share with others, or just show up and enjoy the company of other photographers. T rips are announced at the meeting and sometimes via the mailing list.
Christmas Lake/Rattlesnake Lake - April 26, 2008 (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. (, from 04-26-2008 07:00 AM to 04-26-2008 04:00 PM)
Birding the Hot Spots of King County - April 28, 2008 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon (, from 04-28-2008 09:00 AM to 04-28-2008 12:00 PM)
Southworth to Theler Wetlands Field Trip (March 29, 2008) Highlights
It was a cold morning, mid 30's, and the weather forecast was not promising, so it was not surprising that only four people (one car) showed up for this Eastside Audubon field trip. Highlights of the 64 species recorded were Red Crossbills, Brant, Harlequin Ducks, Varied Thrush, Black Turnstones, Sanderlings, Turkey Vulture and one Eurasian Wigeon.
Marymoor Park - May 2 (Friday) – 8 a.m. to noon (, from 05-02-2008 08:00 AM to 05-02-2008 12:00 PM)
**Bird-A-Thon Walk** Leader MaryFrances Mathis
Scatter Creek Wildlife Area - May 10 (Saturday) – 7:00 a.m. (, from 05-10-2008 07:00 AM to 05-10-2008 05:00 PM)
**Bird-A-Thon Trip** Leader Hugh Jennings – limited to 12 people
Ellensburg/Eastern Washington - May 17 (Sat) 6:30 a.m. (, from 05-17-2008 06:30 AM to 05-17-2008 08:00 PM)
**Bird-A-Thon Trip** Leaders Mike West and Joyce Meyer - limited to 10 people in 3 cars
Juanita Bay Park - May 17 (Saturday) 3:00 p.m. (, from 05-17-2008 03:00 PM to 05-17-2008 07:00 PM)
**BirdAThon** Photography Trip
Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties - May 18 (Sun.) 7 a.m. (, from 05-18-2008 07:00 AM to 05-18-2008 07:00 PM)
**Bird-A-Thon Trip** Leader Kathy Andrich – limited to 12 people in 3 cars
Dry Creek Waterfowl - May 19 (Monday) 7:30 a.m. (, from 05-19-2008 07:30 AM to 05-19-2008 07:00 PM)
Joint Trip with Seattle Audubon Society – Limit 8
Juanita Bay Park Bird Walk - May 20 (Tuesday) 8:00 a.m. to noon (, from 05-20-2008 08:00 AM to 05-20-2008 12:00 PM)
**Bird-A-Thon Walk** Leader MaryFrances Mathis
Birding the Hot Spots of King County - May 26 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. to noon (, from 05-26-2008 09:00 AM to 05-26-2008 12:00 PM)
Nisqually NWR - May 31 (Saturday) 8:00 a.m. (, from 05-31-2008 08:00 AM to 05-31-2008 05:00 PM)
**Bird-A-Thon Trip** Leader Jim Rettig – limited to 12 people
Eastern Washington Field Trip - June 17 (Tues.) - 6:30 a.m to Evening (, from 06-17-2008 06:30 AM to 06-17-2008 08:00 PM)
Prepare for a full day of birding from Snoqualmie Pass to Yakima canyon including Umtanum Creek Recreation Area.
Nisqually NWR Field Trip (April 19, 2008) Highlights
One hour of snow greeted the 4 birders who thought they'd be birding Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in early spring, April 19th. After the snow, came light rain showers, clouds, optimistic sun breaks, lunch at the headquarters, and finally heavy rain.
Whidbey Island Field Trip (April 9, 2008) Highlights
It was a nice day, with decent weather. The ten birders finished the day having seen 83 species.
Christmas Lake/Rattlesnake Lake Field Trip (April 26, 2008) Highlights
It was a beautiful sunny day, that started out cold at 34 but warmed up to 67 degrees by afternoon. There were seven birders on this Eastside Audubon (ELWAS) field trip that ended up with 42 species.
Scatter Creek Field Trip (May 10, 2008) Highlights
There were 7 birders on this Bird-A-Thon trip. It was a cloudy day with poor lighting conditions, but it did not rain and we ended up with 43 species.