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SUMMARY:Loma Pendergraft on "Clever\, Curious\, and Charismatic Crows”
DESCRIPTION:Loma Pendergraft on “Clever\, Curious\, and Charismatic Crows”  \nThe antics of crows\, ravens\, and other Corvids—have captivated our imaginations throughout history.  Many of our myths\, legends and stories revolve around the astonishing brainpower these birds possess.  But what is fact and what is fiction?  Join us while we discuss fun facts about crows\, the capabilities (and limits) of their intelligence\, and the research that scientists at the University of Washington have conducted on these fascinating birds.”  Loma Pendergraft earned his Ph.D. studying crow behavior at the University of Washington.  He currently works for the UW as an instructor of animal behavior and wildlife science. Visit his website: https://lomapendergraft.com \nGo to the Monthly Meetings page https://wos.org/monthly-meetings/  to connect with the meeting via Zoom. \nThis presentation will be by Zoom only. It will be recorded and also will be available later on WOS’s YouTube Channel for viewing.
URL:https://wos.org/event/loma-pendergraft-on-clever-curious-and-charismatic-crows/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Little Pend Oreille NWR with Leader Dave Kreft
DESCRIPTION:LITTLE PEND OREILLE NWR\nWhen: June 15\, 2024  \nLocation: 1310 Bear Creek Road \nColville\, WA 99114-9713 \nLeaders: David Kreft and Refuge Wildlife Biologist Mike Munts \ndkreft052@gmail.com \n509-675-9375. Call or text. \nMeeting at 7:30am at Refuge Headquarters. \nFollowing the Auto Tour route\, side trips to Potter’s Pond\, Bayley Lake and other special locations. White-headed\, Black-backed\, and American Three-toed woodpeckers are targets. The LPO NWR is a hot spot for many breeding species of the western edge of the Rocky Mountains. \nRoom for 12-15 participants.  \nContact Dave Kreft with questions or to reserve a spot . \ndkreft052@gmail.com \n509-675-9375. Call or text.
URL:https://wos.org/event/little-pend-oreille-nwr-with-leader-dave-kreft/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Dennis Paulson -- In person and by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The May 6\, 2024 meeting will be both an in-person meeting at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture and available over Zoom. Stay tuned for more information.
URL:https://wos.org/event/dennis-paulson-in-person-and-by-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Member Photo Night
DESCRIPTION:More information to come.
URL:https://wos.org/event/member-photo-night-4/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Puget Sound Bird Fest
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of birds and nature\, Puget Sound Bird Fest features two days of speakers\, guided walks\, field trips\, exhibits\, andeducational activities for all ages. Most Bird Fest activities are free and open to the public\, with some activities\nrequiring a small fee and/or pre-registration. \nThe Puget Sound Bird Fest was initially held in spring to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day. After\ngrowing for several years\, it was moved to fall to avoid competition with other birding festivals around the\nregion. Last year\, festival planners decided to move it back to spring to better coincide with the peak season for\nbird watching. \n“We’re really excited about moving Bird Fest to the spring\,” said Brian Zinke\, Executive Director of the Pilchuck\nAudubon Society\, who has partnered with the City to put on the event since it began. “Spring is a time of\nrejuvenation\, a time when we come out of the doldrums of the long Northwest winter\, and what better way to\ncelebrate that than by welcoming back our splendid migratory birds.” \nThis year’s event will kick off early Saturday morning\, June 1st with guided walks offered by the Pilchuck\nAudubon Society\, followed by a presentation by wildlife biologist Gregory Green at 10am in the Edmonds Plaza\nRoom. \nGreen’s presentation The Ecology of Hummingbirds from Ecuador to Washington will explore the unique\necology of hummingbirds and share the results of his research on the northward expansion of Anna’s\nhummingbirds over the past 75 years. Other presentations will follow throughout the day. \nAlso on Saturday\, families can enjoy a special Bird Fest Family Storytime at the Edmonds Library starting at\n10am\, then head next door to the Kids Corner in the Exhibits Hall in the Frances Anderson Center gym. Booths\nstaffed by representatives from regional conservation organizations\, artists\, scientists\, and select vendors will\nbe open until 4pm. Be sure to stop by the Pilchuck Audubon Society Photo Contest booth to vote for your\nfavorite.Additional field activities will be hosted on Sunday\, June 2nd\, including guided walks\, a boat cruise to Protection\nIsland\, a native plant sale\, and tours of the Edmonds Wildlife Habitat Native Plant Demonstration Garden by the\nEdmonds Stewards. \nBird Fest is located in beautiful downtown Edmonds where guests can enjoy a rich array of shops\, galleries\,\nrestaurants\, cafes and bistros that cater to arts and festivals. Many acclaimed eateries in the center of town and\nalong the beachfront are within easy walking distance of the Bird Fest venue.\nThe Bird Fest Planning Committee is hard at work planning the 2024 event and plans to post the full festival\nschedule by April 15th. For more information visit the Bird Fest website at www.pugetsoundbirdfest.org or\nemail Jennifer.leach@edmondswa.gov.
URL:https://wos.org/event/puget-sound-bird-fest-3/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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SUMMARY:Wenas Campout
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to attend a celebration of birds\, bats\, butterflies\, botany\, and the beauty of spring in eastern Washington.The annual Wenas Audubon Campout will take place May 31-June 3\, 2024 at the Hazel Wolf Bird Sanctuary at the Wenas Creek (Cascade) Campground (SW of Ellensburg).\nThis casual and friendly gathering offers a variety of outdoor exploration\, including birding field trips\, wildflower walks\, field sketching\, children’s activities\, and campfire presentations with guest speakers. All are welcome to this family-friendly event. Come for a day or for a long weekend.\nThe campout is free to attend and open to all ages. No reservations or registrations needed; just show up\, set up camp\, and participate in activities.\nVisit the Wenas Audubon website (www.wenasaudubon.org) for directions\, past field trip descriptions\, and more information about the area. The 2024 field trip list and campfire program will be announced in May. Follow us on Facebook\, too! We’ll be sharing photos and stories from past years\, as well as tips from Wenas Campout pros to help make your trip a fun and memorable experience. facebook.com/wenasaudubon/
URL:https://wos.org/event/wenas-campout/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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SUMMARY:Julia Parrish  "What's Washed In:  Seabirds and Citizen Science” (COASST)
DESCRIPTION:Marine biologist\, conservation biologist and specialist in animal aggregation\, Julia Parrish has conducted research on seabirds for more than 30 years\, focusing on the natural and human-caused factors causing population decline. Julia is Executive Director of the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) housed at the University of Washington.\nFor 25 years\, the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) has organized local citizens to track the patterns of seabird mortality on local beaches.  This “citizen science” effort deploys hundreds of participants monthly to collect data on the identity and abundance of beach-cast birds and marine debris.  It also provides the opportunity for program participants and partners to learn at multiple scales: from seasonal shifts in the distribution of local species to dramatic changes in the ecosystem.  These collected environmental data offer the opportunity to learn about natural history\, over time and space\, something no research lab could hope to attain on its own.
URL:https://wos.org/event/julia-parrish-whats-washed-in-seabirds-and-citizen-science-coasst/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Clark/Cowlitz County Weekend Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join trip leader Randy Hill and one or more co-leaders Friday March 8 – Sunday\, March 10 to explore the diversity of Clark County in the transition from late winter to early spring. This trip will concentrate on finding resident\, wintering and early-arriving Vancouver area specialties.\nTarget species include continuing rarities\, early flycatchers\, Red-shouldered Hawk\, diving ducks and other waterfowl\, loons\, grebes\, shorebirds and possibly owls. \nWe will meet at the I-5 Salmon Creek Park-and-Ride off NE 134th Street at 7:15 AM Saturday and explore areas that could include Ridgefield NWR\, Vancouver Lake and lowlands and portions of the Columbia River. Depending on conditions\, a Sunday morning trip along the Vancouver waterfront that may reach as far upstream as Steigerwald Lake NWR\, or an upland forest trip might be added. A Friday afternoon exploration of the Woodland Bottoms and optional morning birding in Kalama with Russ Koppendrayer are additional possibilities. \nIf you have them\, please bring a Federal Access Pass and Discover Pass\, as well as radios to communicate between vehicles. \nFor more information and to sign up\, contact Randy Hill by email at randy.hill.98642@gmail.com\, or at 360-975-2573 (text preferred). \nLimit 12.  Sign-ups close on 3/5 and will open to Vancouver Audubon Society members at that date.
URL:https://wos.org/event/clark-cowlitz-county-weekend-trip/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Andy Stepniewski speaking on ""Finding Birds in Eastern Washington: An introduction to the myriad of habitats and their birds\, east of the Cascade Crest”"
DESCRIPTION:Andy Stepniewski will speak on “Finding Birds in Eastern Washington: An introduction to the myriad of habitats and their birds\, east of the Cascade Crest”\nJoin Andy Stepniewski on an armchair tour east of the Cascades\, where a diversity of habitats\, elevations and precipitation create a mosaic of vegetation zones.  Travel from the crest of the Cascade Mountains to the sun-baked Columbia Plateau to appreciate habitats that provide breeding\, wintering and migration-period habitat for more than 300 species of birds.   \nAndy has lived for four decades in the Yakima Valley and is a life-long naturalist.  He has a special interest in the American West\, through which he has travelled extensively for the past 50 years. He is a founding member of WOS and takes great pleasure in sharing his love of nature. Andy and his wife Ellen made major contributions to the Birder’s Guide to Washington.
URL:https://wos.org/event/andy-stepniewski-speaking-on-finding-birds-in-eastern-washington-an-introduction-to-the-myriad-of-habitats-and-their-birds-east-of-the-cascade-crest/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest
DESCRIPTION:The annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest promotes conservation through educational and recreational activities about birds\, wildlife\, and their environments. Come bird with us\, discovering the natural beauty and wonders of North Central Washington!\nCelebrate the return of migratory birds in the midst of peak wildflower season. Enjoy the excitement of birding field trips and workshops. Take part in speaker events\, music\, visual arts\, picnics\, and activities for all ages and abilities. All of this is happening in beautiful Leavenworth\, WA and throughout the Wenatchee River Valley. Bird Fest happens in association with World Migratory Bird Day. Bird Fest contributes a list of all birds seen during the festival to eBird\, the world’s largest biodiversity-related community science project. \nFor more information\, check out the website at:  https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/bird-fest/
URL:https://wos.org/event/leavenworth-spring-bird-fest/
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SUMMARY:Martha Jordan: Washington’s White Birds of Winter - Swans and Snow Geese
DESCRIPTION:Martha Jordan will speak on Washington’s White Birds of Winter – Swans and Snow Geese\nSince the late 1970s\, well-known swan biologist Martha Jordan has contributed enormously to understanding the life history of swans and Snow Geese\, their biology and what influences their distribution across our state and the Pacific flyway.  She wrote the state’s first Trumpeter Swan management plan in 1985\, and is a member of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Waterfowl Advisory Group. \nThese birds face a changing landscape in migration and on their wintering grounds\, and are confronted by habitat issues\, avian influenza\, swan lead poisoning and more.  Martha will detail these challenges to our White Birds of Winter\, and what is needed to ensure their future. \nConsult the Monthly Meetings page for details on how to view the meeting by Zoom.
URL:https://wos.org/event/martha-jordan-washingtons-white-birds-of-winter-swans-and-snow-geese/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231215T000000
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SUMMARY:FULL: Yakima Area Weekend with Leader Scott Downes
DESCRIPTION:THIS TRIP IS FULL. Trip Leader is Scott Downes. The birding will start on Saturday at White Pass and spend the rest of Saturday covering the varied habitats of the east slope of the Cascades where an amazing variety of birds\, including up to 10 species of woodpecker can be encountered! We’ll finish Saturday covering the Wenas Creek drainage before ending in Yakima. Sunday will have an early start to beat the heat and will head into the lower Yakima Valley covering areas like Toppenish NWR\, Sunnyside Wildlife Area and Fort Simcoe. The Lower Yakima Valley is often alive with birds of the marsh during May. The trip will end in early afternoon to allow time for people to travel home and beat at least some of the heat. The weekend trip should be a great exposure to the breeding birds of Yakima County and at least 120 species are expected over the weekend\, likely more. \nParticipants should be prepared with lunch\, water and snacks both days as we’ll be birding on the run. A scope will be helpful if you have it. Drivers should have the Discover Pass and ideally a Northwest Forest Pass. Weather can vary from needing layers at White Pass to bug spray and sunscreen in the Lower Valley. Expect to meet both days in Yakima at dawn or just before.\nTrip will be limited to 9 participants. For questions or to sign up\, contact Scott Downes at downess@charter.net.
URL:https://wos.org/event/full-yakima-area-weekend-with-leader-scott-downes/
CATEGORIES:Filled Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Thomas Good of NOAA Fisheries on Caspian Terns in Puget Sound
DESCRIPTION:The January 2024 WOS meeting will be held on January 8\, 2024 rather than on New Year’s Day. Speaker is Thomas Good of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries. He will speak on the topic of “Caspian Terns in Puget Sound: caught between multiple rocks and hard places.” This will be an online-only meeting. Check the WOS Monthly Meetings page a week or two before the meeting for information on how to watch online.
URL:https://wos.org/event/thomas-good-of-noaa-fisheries-on-caspian-terns-in-puget-sound/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Nick Bayard of Bird Note
DESCRIPTION:Nick Bayard on “BirdNote at 18: How One Powerful Idea Grew into a Global Storytelling Phenomenon”\nBirdNote Executive Director Nick Bayard will offer a brief history and glimpse behind the scenes at BirdNote\, our sensational PNW-born public radio program that seeks to inspire people to care about birds and the challenges they face — and to take steps to protect the natural world.  \nToday BirdNote reaches millions of regular listeners with compelling stories via radio (more than 160 stations) and podcasts. \nNick will also share how BirdNote contributes to a more inclusive world for birding. Enjoy a “sneak preview” of BirdNote’s new strategic vision which aims to inspire more people to take action for bird conservation.  Learn more about BirdNote at www.birdnote.org\, and join us for this presentation
URL:https://wos.org/event/nick-bayard-of-bird-note/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231022T000000
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SUMMARY:WOS Okanogan Highlands/Waterville Plateau Winter Trip
DESCRIPTION:TRIP IS FULL. But email Shep if you wish to be placed on a waiting list. Join Shep Thorp and Scott Ramos for winter birding in the Okanogan Highlands and Waterville Plateau.  We’ll be staying at the Omak Inn in Omak\, Friday February 16th through Monday February 19th\, birding our way home Monday February the 19th.  Our trip will start Saturday morning 2/17 at 6:30am at the Omak Inn Foyer and finish Monday afternoon 2/19 at 3:00pm in Waterville.  For those wanting to join us on our way over\, we can meet up Friday morning at a mutually agreed time and place.  We will be birding Fancher Road\, Siwash Creek Road\, Havillah Sno-Park\, Nealy Road Feeders\, Chesaw\, Mary Ann Creek/Fields/Davies Road\, Scotch Creek Wildlife Area\, Happy Hill Road\, Conconully\, Cameron Lake Road\, Washburn Island\, Bridgeport State Park\, Central Ferry Canyon\, Bridgeport Hill Rd-possible\, G and H Roads east of Mansfield\, Heritage Road to Atkins Lake\, Withrow\, the Lamoine wind break and F Road north.  Species we hope to see include Sharp-tailed Grouse\, Gray Partridge\, Chukar\, Canvasback\, Redhead\, Rough-legged Hawk\, Golden Eagle\, Northern Goshawk\, Snowy Owl\, Long-eared Owl\, Short-eared Owl\, Northern Saw-whet Owl\, Great Gray Owl\, American Three-toed Woodpecker\, Black-backed Woodpecker\, White-headed Woodpecker\, Prairie Falcon\, Gyrfalcon\, Bohemian Waxwing\, Townsend’s Solitaire\, American Tree Sparrow\, three varieties of Horned Lark\,  Lapland Longspur\, Snow Bunting\, Gray-crowned Rosy-finch\, Pine Grosbeak\, Red Crossbill\, White-winged Crossbill\, Common Redpoll\, Cassin’s Finch\, Mountain Chickadee\, Pygmy Nuthatch\, and White-breasted Nuthatch.  Please contact Shep Thorp at shepthorp@gmail.com or call 253-370-3742.  There are currently 5 remaining spots. Participants must be COVID immunized and be symptom free or antigen test negative (at home kit) within the week prior to attending.  Facemasks May be recommended at some time.  This will be a 12 person trip with the plan to carpool on trip days (Sat and Sun) where we will have approximately 4 persons per vehicle.  Attendees are required to have membership in WOS.org.
URL:https://wos.org/event/wos-okanogan-highlands-waterville-plateau-winter-trip-2/
CATEGORIES:Filled Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Madilyn Odiorne on  "Bird Use of a Prairie Restoration Site in Eastern Washington"
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Madilyn Odiorne will present on the topic of “Bird Use of a Prairie Restoration Site in Eastern Washington.” This is an online-only event over Zoom. For details on connecting to the meeting\, visit the Monthly Meetings page a week or two before the meeting.\nPrairies and other grassland ecosystems are in decline worldwide due to factors such as agriculture\, climate change and fossil fuel extraction.  Among the organisms affected are avian grassland groups\, shown to have declined 50% since the 1960s.  As birds are widely recognized to be important indicators of ecosystem health\, this project aims to estimate baseline abundance and diversity of birds at two contrasting sites: an intact prairie remnant (Magnuson Butte) and a restoration site on the Eastern Washington University (EWU) campus.  It is hoped that results will inform future efforts and shed light on the benefits of restoring native grasslands locally and worldwide.
URL:https://wos.org/event/madilyn-odiorne-on-bird-use-of-a-prairie-restoration-site-in-eastern-washington/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T000000
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SUMMARY:Wild Stories from the History of Bird Migration Research with Speaker Rebecca Heisman
DESCRIPTION:By Zoom Only. We’ve all heard amazing facts about bird migration—the long distances traveled\, the ways they navigate\, etc.  But did you ever wonder how this has all been figured out?  Our speaker\, Rebecca Heisman\, became fascinated with the varied and creative techniques that have been used to investigate bird migration\, and has recently published her first book\, Flight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration.  In her talk for WOS\, Rebecca\, who lives in Walla Walla\, will share intriguing stories from the history of bird migration research and discuss why understanding migration is so crucial for bird conservation.
URL:https://wos.org/event/wild-stories-from-the-history-of-bird-migration-research-with-speaker-rebecca-heisman/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230811T000000
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SUMMARY:Bird Lovers' Day at The Ballard Locks
DESCRIPTION:The Ballard Locks presents Bird Lovers’ Day. Learn about Birds from the Experts!\nSponsored by the Washington Ornithological Society\, Heron Habitat Helpers\, King County Master Gardeners\, Secret Garden Books\, and the Seattle District of the US Corps of Engineers. \nSaturday\, August 12\, 2023 9 am to 2 pm.\nThe Ballard Locks\n3015 NW 54th St\, Seattle\, WA 98107 \nStory Time with Christy 10 am to 11 am on the lawn across from the Visitor’s Center \nHeron Observation 10 am to 11:30 am\nScopes and interpreters present at the Overlook \nBird Tour at 11 a.m.\nMeet at the Visitor’s Center.
URL:https://wos.org/event/bird-lovers-day-at-the-ballard-locks/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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SUMMARY:WOS Field Trip and Picnic at Dune Peninsula Park in Tacoma
DESCRIPTION:WOS Field Trip and Picnic\nSaturday Sept 9\, 2023 \nLocation: Dune Peninsula Park\, Tacoma\, WA \nJoin Ed Pullen\, Jody Hess and hopefully lots of WOS members at Dune Peninsula Park on the Tacoma waterfront Saturday September 9th.  This is different from most field trips in that we will set up spotting scopes at the point and do a seawatch from 8 AM until about noon.  If the seawatching is slow\, we can take a walk along the Wilson Way trail.  Birding can vary from very exciting to very slow\, but hoped-for species include Parasitic Jaeger\, Rhinoceros Auklet\, gulls\, possible terns\, possible other seabirds that wander into the south Sound\, and migrating passerines.  This is the #1 eBird hotspot in Pierce County in large part due to uncommon vagrants being found here not infrequently. \nWe didn’t get to have our “annual” conference this year and the hope is that lots of WOS members will take advantage of the opportunity to gather for some birding and for a picnic on the beautiful park grounds about midday. Bring whatever you want to eat and drink at the picnic\, remembering that grills are not allowed\, and that you cannot drive stakes into the lawn. Otherwise bring lawn chairs\, eating utinsils\,  shade devices if desired\, along with whatever food and drinks you want.  There are a few picnic tables\, but mostly this will be on a lawn.   \nParking can be tight later in the day\, so carpooling would help.  \nNot necessary\, but letting Ed know who is coming may help with planning. edp@wos.org   Come one-come all!
URL:https://wos.org/event/wos-field-trip-and-picnic-at-dune-peninsula-park-in-tacoma/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230512T000000
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SUMMARY:Member Photo Night
DESCRIPTION:Share Your Photos: Member Photo Night!\n(“virtual” monthly meeting via Zoom) \nMonday\, June 5\, 2023  \nOur final WOS Monthly Meeting of the season will be “Member Photo Night\,” when favorite and new birding sites and insights are shared via the diverse and entertaining birding experiences of our members. \nPhotographer Members\, thank you in advance for sharing your  camera skills and talents as story tellers! Please do some birding on your hard drive\, and step up to share some of your favorite bird photos: we’d love to learn about your encounters and anecdotes! \nGuidelines for those interested in participating: \nPlease send an email by May 21 to Elaine elc@uw.edu with “WOS Member Photo Night” in the subject line. \nPlease include your full name . (Elaine will then contact you) \nOn June 5\, we will take turns via Zoom using “share screen.”  \nPlease plan to limit your presentation to 8 minutes (to include show and tell) \nIdeally\, each presenter will present their own photos via Zoom and their computer equipped with microphone and camera.  \nFor information about how to watch the program on June 5\, please visit WOS’s Monthly Meetings Page.
URL:https://wos.org/event/member-photo-night-3/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Steve Hampton on Birds and Climate Change with a Special Focus on the Pacific Northwest
DESCRIPTION:Steve Hampton will share the results of his recently published research on birds and climate change – changes that are already happening – with a special focus on the Pacific Northwest.\nHampton has been birding since he was seven years old. He worked for the California Department of Fish & Wildlife for 25 years\, where he was involved in oil spill response\, natural resource damage assessment\, seabird restoration\, and partnerships with Native communities.  After retiring\, he moved to Port Townsend where he serves as conservation chair and CBC compiler for Admiralty Audubon.
URL:https://wos.org/event/steve-hampton-on-birds-and-climate-change-with-a-special-focus-on-the-pacific-northwest/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230320T000000
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SUMMARY:J.D. Bergeron on The Albatross of Midway Island
DESCRIPTION:The Washington Ornithological Society is delighted to invite you to travel to Midway Atoll in the company of J.D. Bergeron to witness how volunteers conduct a census of albatrosses found there.\nBergeron is the Executive Director of International Bird Rescue located in Fairfield\, CA.  \nMidway Atoll is the site of the world’s largest albatross nesting colony\, over two million birds! Numerous other globally important species such as the federally endangered Hawaiian monk seal and Laysan duck are protected on these atolls\, too.  Bergeron participated in the 2019 annual nesting albatross census on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. The work conducted by the nesting albatross census team\, or “Bird Counters” on Midway Atoll provides vital information to researchers\, managers\, conservation groups and the global community interested in preserving and protecting oceanic seabirds and their nesting habitats.  \n(The organization Bergeron heads\, the International Bird Rescue\, researches best practices at its crisis response hospitals in California and Alaska and shares them worldwide.  You can learn more at www.birdrescue.org.) \nTHIS PROGRAM WILL NOT BE RECORDED OR AVAILABLE AT THE WOS YOUTUBE CHANNEL LATER SO PLEASE JOIN US ON APRIL 3. \nThe meeting will be conducted via Zoom.  Please go to http://wos.org/about-wos/monthly-meetings/ for instructions on participation and to get the Zoom link.  Sign-in will begin at 7:15 pm. \nWOS invites everyone in the wider birding community to attend.   \nIf you are not yet a member\, please consider becoming one at http://wos.org/about-wos/membership/.
URL:https://wos.org/event/j-d-bergeron-on-the-albatross-of-midway-island/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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SUMMARY:George Divoky: “The Birdwatcher Who Saw the Future Looks Back on Half a Century of Arctic Change”
DESCRIPTION:George Divoky will speak on “The Birdwatcher Who Saw the Future Looks Back onHalf a Century of Arctic Change”\n    WOS is excited to announce that the March 6 Monthly Meeting will be conducted as a hybrid event.  You may attend the meeting in either of two ways: \n    •  In-person\, at the UW’s Center for Urban Horticulture at 3501 NE 41st St. in Seattle.  Those who have previously attended know the large size of the meeting space.  Ventilation will be enhanced and seating will be spaced. The proper wearing of facial masks when indoors will be required\, as a protective measure for all of us.  The doors will open at 6:30 pm.   \n    •  Via Zoom.  If you would like to attend remotely\, see attached instructions on participation and the Zoom link .  Sign-in will begin at 7:15 pm. The meeting will begin at 7:30 PM.
URL:https://wos.org/event/george-divoky-the-birdwatcher-who-saw-the-future-looks-back-on-half-a-century-of-arctic-change/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T000000
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SUMMARY:Yakima County Weekend with Leader Scott Downes
DESCRIPTION:[FULL: This trip is full.] The birding will start on Saturday at White Pass and spend the rest of Saturday covering the varied habitats of the east slope of the Cascades\, where an amazing variety of birds\, including up to 10 species of woodpecker can be encountered! We’ll finish Saturday covering the Wenas Creek drainage before ending in Yakima. Sunday will have an early start to beat the heat and will head into the lower Yakima Valley covering areas like Toppenish NWR\, Sunnyside Wildlife Area and Fort Simcoe. The Lower Yakima Valley is often alive with birds of the marsh during May. The trip will end in early afternoon to allow time for people to travel home and beat at least some of the heat. The weekend trip should be a great exposure to the breeding birds of Yakima County and at least 120 species are expected over the weekend\, likely more. \nParticipants should be prepared with lunch\, water and snacks both days as we’ll be birding on the run. A scope will be helpful if you have it. Drivers should have the Discover Pass and ideally a Northwest Forest Pass. Weather can vary from needing layers at White Pass to bug spray and sunscreen in the Lower Valley. Expect to meet both days in Yakima at dawn or just before.  \nTrip will be limited to 9 participants. For questions or to sign up\, contact Scott Downes at downess@charter.net.
URL:https://wos.org/event/yakima-county-weekend-with-leader-scott-downes/
CATEGORIES:Filled Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Jason Fidorra will present ”Washington's Ferruginous Hawks:  Status and Ecology”
DESCRIPTION:Jason Fidorra will present ”Washington’s Ferruginous Hawks:  Status and Ecology” Online only via Zoom.\nThe Ferruginous Hawk\, Buteo regalis\, is North America’s largest hawk\, with populations in decline over most of its range.  Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Staff and volunteers monitor over 275 historic breeding sites of this raptor: based upon their state-wide surveys\, the Ferruginous Hawk was up-listed in 2021 to an endangered species in Washington.  In this talk\, Jason Fidorra will discuss the ecology\, threats\, survey results\, and future of the Ferruginous Hawk in Washington. \nJason has worked on bird research and conservation projects across North America and enjoys birding and guiding in tropical countries.  He is a Wildlife Biologist for the WDFW in the Tri-Cities working on the front lines of shrub-steppe conservation which is critical habitat for many of Washington’s species of greatest concern.  He surveys a variety of wildlife from elk to monarchs and contributes to research on Burrowing Owls\, raptors and game birds.
URL:https://wos.org/event/jason-fidorra-will-present-washingtons-ferruginous-hawks-status-and-ecology/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T000000
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SUMMARY:Cindy Easterson: “Conversations with Secretive Birds and What We’ve Learned”
DESCRIPTION:Secretive birds intrigue us\, but their elusive nature makes them difficult to study\, so there is remarkably little known about the biology of many wetland birds. Puget Sound Bird Observatory (PSBO) has been studying birds across our regional wetlands for the past six years to assess population trends of five under-detected\, wetland species: American Bittern\, Sora\, Virginia Rail\, Green Heron and Pied-billed Grebe.\nOur presenter\, Cindy Easterson\, manages PSBO’s Regional Wetland Secretive Bird Monitoring project\, in addition to providing oversight for a wide variety of other avian monitoring projects.  She will explain how you can participate in this work.   \nShe holds an integrated Bachelor of Arts and Science Degree with a focus on Wetland Science from the University of Washington and has served on the Board of PSBO since 2010.  \nThe meeting will be conducted via Zoom.  Please go to http://wos.org/about-wos/monthly-meetings/ for instructions on participation and to get the Zoom link.  Sign-in will begin at 7:15 pm. \nThis meeting is open to all as WOS invites everyone in the wider birding community to attend.   \nIf you are not yet a member\, I hope you will consider becoming one at http://wos.org/about-wos/membership/. \nPlease join us! \nVicki King\nWOS Program Coordinator
URL:https://wos.org/event/cindy-easterson-conversations-with-secretive-birds-and-what-weve-learned/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T000000
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SUMMARY:Kim Adelson on The Origins of Modern Bird Orders
DESCRIPTION:Kim Adelson\, Emerita Professor of Psychology with a passion for paleontology\, will present\, The Origins of Modern Bird Orders. Kim has had a passionate interest in paleontology since childhood and holds a Master’s Degree in Evolutionary Biology.  She has given two previous presentations to WOS – “The Dinosaurs Amongst Us” and “The Birds Who Lived  with (Other) Dinosaurs”\, available at WOS’ YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC657f_RhriAUIwS_P1m5_nQ.
URL:https://wos.org/event/kim-adelson-on-the-origins-of-modern-bird-orders/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Woodland Bottoms with Leaders Russ Koppendrayer and Randy Hill
DESCRIPTION:February 24\, Friday afternoon\nClark County Late Winter Search \nLeaders: Randy Hill and Russ Koppendrayer \nNote: WOS signups will be cut off by the weekend of 2/18 and then opened to Vancouver Audubon to fill any remaining slots. \nJoin Randy Hill and Russ Koppendrayer to explore the diversity of Clark County in the transition from late winter to early spring. This trip will concentrate on finding resident\, wintering and maybe early-arriving Vancouver area specialties. \nFor more information and to sign up\, contact Randy Hill by email at re_hill@q.com\, or at 360-975-2573 (text preferred).
URL:https://wos.org/event/woodland-bottoms-with-leaders-russ-koppendrayer-and-randy-hill/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Clark County Late Winter Search with Leaders Cindy McCormack \, Russ Koppendrayer\, and Randy Hill
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 25\, 2023 + optional Friday afternoon (2/24) and Sunday morning (2/26)\nClark County Late Winter Search \nLeaders:\nFriday: Randy Hill and Russ Koppendrayer\nSaturday: Randy Hill and Cindy McCormack\nSunday: Randy Hill and Cindy McCormack \nNote: WOS Sign-ups will be cut off by the weekend of 2/18 and then opened to the Vancouver Audubon Society to fill any remaining slots. \nExplore the diversity of Clark County in the transition from late winter to early spring. This trip will concentrate on finding resident\, wintering and maybe early-arriving Vancouver area specialties. Target species include Lesser Goldfinch\, Red-shouldered Hawk\, diving ducks and other waterfowl\, loons\, grebes and possibly owls. \nWe will meet at the I-5 Salmon Creek Park-and-Ride off NE 134th St at 7:30 AM and explore areas that could include Ridgefield NWR\, Vancouver Lake and lowlands and portions of the Columbia River. Depending on conditions\, a Sunday morning trip along the Vancouver waterfront that may reach as far upstream as Steigerwald Lake NWR or an upland forest trip might be added. A Friday afternoon exploration of the Woodland Bottoms also will be scheduled. \nFor more information and to sign up\, contact Randy Hill by email at re_hill@q.com\, or at 360-975-2573 (text preferred).
URL:https://wos.org/event/clark-county-late-winter-search-with-leaders-cindy-mccormack-russ-koppendrayer-and-randy-hill/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Waterfront with Leaders Cindy McCormack and Randy Hill
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 25\, 2023 + optional Friday afternoon and Sunday morning\nClark County Late Winter Search \nLeaders: Randy Hill and Cindy McCormack \nNote:  WOS sign-ups will be cut off by the weekend of 2/18 for this field trip and then opened to Vancouver Audubon the week of the trip to fill any remaining slots.  \nJoin Randy Hill and Cindy McCormack to explore the diversity of Clark County in the transition from late winter to early spring. This trip will concentrate on finding resident\, wintering and maybe early-arriving Vancouver area specialties.  \nDepending on conditions\, a Sunday morning trip along the Vancouver waterfront that may reach as far upstream as Steigerwald Lake NWR or an upland forest trip might be added. A Friday afternoon exploration of the Woodland Bottoms also will be scheduled. \nFor more information and to sign up\, contact Randy Hill by email at re_hill@q.com\, or at 360-975-2573 (text preferred).
URL:https://wos.org/event/vancouver-waterfront-with-leaders-cindy-mccormack-and-randy-hill/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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