BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Washington Ornithological Society - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Washington Ornithological Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wos.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Washington Ornithological Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012234Z CREATED:20260813T012234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012234Z UID:4694-1706659200-1706659200@wos.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240114T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240114T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012226Z CREATED:20260813T012226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012226Z UID:4693-1705190400-1705190400@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231215T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231215T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012225Z CREATED:20260813T012225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012225Z UID:4691-1702598400-1702598400@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231215T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231215T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012225Z CREATED:20260813T012225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012225Z UID:4692-1702598400-1702598400@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012225Z CREATED:20260813T012225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012225Z UID:4690-1698278400-1698278400@wos.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231022T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231022T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012225Z CREATED:20260813T012225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012225Z UID:4689-1697932800-1697932800@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012216Z CREATED:20260813T012216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012216Z UID:4688-1697068800-1697068800@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012215Z CREATED:20260813T012215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012215Z UID:4687-1694044800-1694044800@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230811T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230811T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012215Z CREATED:20260813T012215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012215Z UID:4686-1691712000-1691712000@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230727T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012215Z CREATED:20260813T012215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012215Z UID:4685-1690416000-1690416000@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230512T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230512T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012215Z CREATED:20260813T012215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012215Z UID:4684-1683849600-1683849600@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230416T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012205Z CREATED:20260813T012205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012205Z UID:4683-1681603200-1681603200@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230320T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230320T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012205Z CREATED:20260813T012205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012205Z UID:4682-1679270400-1679270400@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012205Z CREATED:20260813T012205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012205Z UID:4681-1676332800-1676332800@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012205Z CREATED:20260813T012205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012205Z UID:4680-1673654400-1673654400@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012205Z CREATED:20260813T012205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012205Z UID:4679-1673481600-1673481600@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221211T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012203Z CREATED:20260813T012203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012203Z UID:4678-1670716800-1670716800@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221122T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012203Z CREATED:20260813T012203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012203Z UID:4677-1669075200-1669075200@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012203Z CREATED:20260813T012203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012203Z UID:4674-1668211200-1668211200@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012203Z CREATED:20260813T012203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012203Z UID:4675-1668211200-1668211200@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012203Z CREATED:20260813T012203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012203Z UID:4676-1668211200-1668211200@wos.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221108T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221108T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012151Z CREATED:20260813T012151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012151Z UID:4673-1667865600-1667865600@wos.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED Winter Birding in NE Washington with Leader Dave Kreft DESCRIPTION:Note: The trip leader has had to cancel this trip.\nLimit 10\, limit to 4 vehicles if possible. \nOur meeting point will be in Colville\, WA. The plan is to explore accessible roads in the Colville Valley\, then east along State Route 20 through the Little Pend Oreille Lakes region into the Pend Oreille River Valley\, south to Usk\, WA and then west over Flowery Trail Pass\, ending in Chewelah\, WA and the upper Colville River Valley. Roughly 95-100 miles total by vehicle. \nThese will all be well-maintained state and county paved roads\, but likely with at least some snow and ice on the roadways. All-wheel or front-wheel drive vehicles with all-season or winter traction tires highly recommended. Weather can be very cold\, with snow. Appropriate warm\, layered clothing and winter footwear is a must.\n • We will try to carpool where folks are comfortable doing so. Please self-monitor your health (if you are having cold symptoms\, please stay home) and if possible\, carpool with the same group you traveled with to the field trip). \n • NOTE: If forecasted weather conditions become dangerous\, the trip will be canceled with as much advance notice as possible\, at the discretion of the field trip leader. Lodging and restaurants are available in Colville\, Chewelah\,and Kettle Falls. Contact the trip leader\, Dave Kreft\, for details on these establishments\n \nTarget Species: White-winged Crossbill\, Red Crossbill\, Pine Grosbeak\, Evening Grosbeak\, Northern Pygmy Owl\, Short-eared Owl\, Rough-legged Hawk\, Golden Eagle\, Northern Harrier\, Clark’s Nutcracker\, Canada Jay\, Bohemian Waxwing\, Common Redpoll\, American Three-toed Woodpecker\, Black-backed Woodpecker. There will be other species to see that might help you round out your county lists for Stevens and Pend Oreille Counties. \nContact the trip leader if you have questions regarding the likelihood of a particular species. Nothing guaranteed\, of course! \nTo sign up\, please contact Dave Kreft. Call or text (509) 675-9375. Email  dkreft052@gmail.com URL:https://wos.org/event/cancelled-winter-birding-in-ne-washington-with-leader-dave-kreft/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221107T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221107T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012151Z CREATED:20260813T012151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012151Z UID:4671-1667779200-1667779200@wos.org SUMMARY:Samish Flats with Leader Brian H. Bell DESCRIPTION:Meet at 7:30 at the north end of the Kingsgate P&R at 13001 116th Ave NE\, Kirkland\, WA 98034.\nLimit: 11 \nThe Samish and Skagit Flats can be excellent for raptors (hawks\, eagles\, falcons) in late fall and winter. We’ll explore looking for a variety of raptors\, waterfowl\, perhaps wintering shorebirds and passerines. January can bring any sort of weather\, so come prepared\, particularly waterproof footwear. Bring scopes\, Discover Pass if you have one\, and lunch. We’ll carpool to 3 cars (leader will ride in one of the vehicles but will not be driving). Call Brian at (425) 485-8058 to reserve your spot on the trip (206-619-0379 morning of trip only\, please). $50 carpool shared among passengers. URL:https://wos.org/event/samish-flats-with-leader-brian-h-bell/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221107T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221107T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012151Z CREATED:20260813T012151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012151Z UID:4672-1667779200-1667779200@wos.org SUMMARY:FULL -- WOS Okanogan Highlands/Waterville Plateau Winter Trip DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This trip has reached the maximum number of participants and is now only accepting names for 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 17th through Monday February 20th\, birding our way home Monday February the 20th. Our trip will start Saturday morning 2/18 at 6:30 am at the Omak Inn Foyer and finish Monday afternoon 2/20 at 3:00 pm in Waterville. \nLimit of 12 persons. \nFor those wanting to join us on our way over\, we will meet up Friday morning around 6:00 am at the North Bend Park and Ride. \nWe 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 – possible\, Washburn Island\, Bridgeport State Park\, Central Ferry Canyon-possible\, 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. \nSpecies 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. \nPlease contact Shep Thorp at shepthorp@gmail.com or call 253-370-3742. Participants must be COVID immunized (and booster please) and be antigen test negative (at home kit) within the week prior to attending. Facemasks will be required in venues requiring facemasks\, but while birding we will not require facemasks. 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 be a member of WOS. Join or renew at https://wos.org/membership/ URL:https://wos.org/event/full-wos-okanogan-highlands-waterville-plateau-winter-trip/ CATEGORIES:Filled Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012151Z CREATED:20260813T012151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012151Z UID:4670-1664409600-1664409600@wos.org SUMMARY:Peter Hodum on Of puffins and people: Conserving seabirds of the Salish Sea and Outer Coast of Washington DESCRIPTION:For the first time in more than two years\, WOS will hold both an online (Zoom) monthly meeting and an in-person meeting at the old time and place: University of Washington Urban Horticulture Center at 3501 NE 41st St\, Seattle\, WA 98105. 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. No refreshments will be served. The doors will open at 6:30 pm. The presentation by Peter Hodum entitled: Of puffins and people: Conserving seabirds of the Salish Sea and Outer Coast of Washington begins at 7:30 p.m. See the Monthly Meetings page for more details. URL:https://wos.org/event/peter-hodum-on-of-puffins-and-people-conserving-seabirds-of-the-salish-sea-and-outer-coast-of-washington/ CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220904T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220904T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012151Z CREATED:20260813T012151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012151Z UID:4669-1662249600-1662249600@wos.org SUMMARY:Puget Sound Bird Fest DESCRIPTION:Puget Sound Bird Fest Returns in Person September 10-11 th \, 2022\nCelebrate the 18th annual festival with speakers\, field activities\, exhibits\, and more \n(Edmonds\, WA) Mark your calendars for the 2022 Puget Sound Bird Fest on September 10-11 th in Edmonds.\nThis beloved fall tradition will return in person for nature lovers throughout the Pacific Northwest with two days\nof speakers\, guided walks\, field trips\, boat tours\, exhibits\, and educational activities for children and adults. \nThe 2022 event will kick off Saturday with early-morning guided walks offered by the Pilchuck Audubon Society\nfollowed by a keynote address by swan biologist Martha Jordan at 10am in the Edmonds Plaza Room. In her\nspecial presentation Washington’s Swans and Snow Geese: Connections to land use\, agriculture\, and dairy\nfarms\, Martha will explore how changes in agriculture and land use practices will affect the distribution and\npopulation dynamics of wintering waterfowl in Washington\, as well as the farms and farmers themselves. \nThe Edmonds Library will host a special Bird Fest Family Storytime on Saturday\, then families can head next\ndoor to the Bird Fest Exhibits Hall at the Frances Anderson Center for hands-on learning and exploration. Booths\nstaffed by representatives from regional conservation organizations\, artists\, scientists\, and select vendors will\nbe open all day Saturday\, and guests can enjoy presentations on backyard birding\, local birding hotspots\, and\nmore in the Edmonds Plaza Room. \nFor folks wanting to get outside\, Bird Fest offers lots of opportunities throughout the weekend including guided\nnature walks at parks and viewing stations in and around Edmonds\, field workshops on bird identification\,\nnature photography\, and a Sunday boat cruise to Protection Island. \nLocated in picturesque Downtown Edmonds Bird Fest 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 festival venue. \nMany Bird Fest activities are free and open to the public\, with some activities requiring a small fee and/or pre-\nregistration. For more information visit the Bird Fest website at www.pugetsoundbirdfest.org\, or find us on\nFacebook and/or Instagram. URL:https://wos.org/event/puget-sound-bird-fest-2/ CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220902T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220902T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012147Z CREATED:20260813T012147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012147Z UID:4668-1662076800-1662076800@wos.org SUMMARY:Unexpected Population Trends in Panamanian Rainforest Birds: Complex Webs by Prof. James R. Karr DESCRIPTION:The October 3\, 2022 meeting will be conducted by Zoom (no in-person meeting this month). Please stay tuned for further announcements from the Board about future meetings\, which will be posted on the Monthly Meetings page.\nWOS Monthly Meeting October 3\, 2022\nUW Professor Emeritus James Karr on “Unexpected Population Trends in Panamanian Rainforest Birds: Complex Webs”\nProf. Karr will present the results of a long-term study he initiated 55 years ago as a Ph.D. student in a large\, protected area of central Panama. His talk will also feature photos of the many furtive understory birds captured with ground-level mist nets over the course of the study. \nParticipant sign-in on Zoom begins at 7:15 PM Pacific Time. The meeting will begin at 7:30 PM.\nZoom login\, passcode and URLs will be provided here when they are available. URL:https://wos.org/event/unexpected-population-trends-in-panamanian-rainforest-birds-complex-webs-by-prof-james-r-karr/ CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220801T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220801T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012147Z CREATED:20260813T012147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012147Z UID:4667-1659312000-1659312000@wos.org SUMMARY:Bird Lovers Day DESCRIPTION:Take a birding tour\, hear a story book\, observe herons\, learn about birds from the experts! These are among the activities at Bird Lovers Day at the Ballard Locks Saturday\, Aug. 6\, 2022.\nWOS\, Seattle Audubon Society\, COASST\, Heron Habitat Helpers\, and Secret Garden Books will be present at the Ballard Locks to provide tours and information about birds and to describe what their organizations have to offer people interested in birds. \nThe Bird Lovers Day is being organized by the Seattle District of the Army Corps of Engineers\, which operates the Ballard Locks. \nSee the poster here. URL:https://wos.org/event/bird-lovers-day/ CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220721T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220721T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012147Z CREATED:20260813T012147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012147Z UID:4666-1658361600-1658361600@wos.org SUMMARY:Walla Walla Hotspots with Mike & MerryLynn Denny DESCRIPTION:Meet at 7 am at Madame Dorion Park north of Wallula Junction in western Walla Walla County. Take N. Shore Rd off US-12 and stay to the right. We’ll be checking parks and river for shorebirds and vagrant passerines. All-day trip – bring lunch. May be walking a couple miles. Contact Mike & MerryLynn by email with questions and to reserve a spot at m.denny@charter.net URL:https://wos.org/event/walla-walla-hotspots-with-mike-merrylynn-denny/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T000000 DTSTAMP:20260813T012147Z CREATED:20260813T012147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T012147Z UID:4665-1651881600-1651881600@wos.org SUMMARY:Member Photo Night DESCRIPTION:Our final WOS Monthly Meeting of the season will be “Member Photo Night\,” when favorite and new birding sites and insights are shared. This program illuminates the diverse and entertaining birding experiences of our members and serves as a catalyst for learning about new places and birding opportunities. Thanks to Year Three of COVID-19\, this will once again be a “virtual” birding experience for the audience\, joining from our respective ‘evening roosting spots.’\nPhotographer Members\, thank you in advance for sharing your skills and talents as storytellers! Please do some birding on your hard drive\, and step up to share some of your favorite bird photos: we would love to learn about your encounters and anecdotes! \nGuidelines: if you would like to participate –\n – send an email by May 29 to Elaine elc@uw.edu with WOS Member Photo Night in the subject line\nplease include your full name and the location of your photos (just a clue for planning)\n – on the evening of June 6\, we will take turns via Zoom using “share screen”\n – please plan to limit your presentation to 8 minutes (to include show and tell of photos) \nIdeally\, each presenter will present their own photos and have a microphone and camera. But absent these\, don’t let that stop you from participating! URL:https://wos.org/event/member-photo-night-2/ CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR