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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: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: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/
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