RAINIER AUDUBON SOCIETY

Birdathon Field Trip to Eastern Washington
2024-05-11 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles)
Raise Birdathon money for Rainier Audubon’s Nest Box Project expansion!

Join Barbara Petersen for a fundraising field trip to Eastern Washington!

Burrowing Owl – Othello, WA – 6/22/09

Gather your own Birdathon sponsors for this trip, OR sponsor Barbara by pledging 25 cents per species found on the trip (or any donation amount). All funds will be used to purchase supplies for additional nest boxes as we expand this beneficial RAS project beyond Emerald Downs, Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Clark Lake Park to other properties. We’ll bird spots on Snoqualmie Pass, in Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Vantage, Frenchman’s Coulee, and near Wanapum Dam. With a goal of 75 species, we’ll look for Mountain and Western Bluebird, Mountain Chickadee, Say’s Phoebe, White-throated Swift, Pygmy and White-breasted Nuthatch, Yellow-headed Blackbirds, raptors, waterfowl, and some lovely scenery.

Meet at 7:00AM at South Renton Park & Ride, 205 S 7th St, just north of Grady Way and Renton Village Shopping Center, to form carpools. Bring binoculars, scopes, cameras, layered clothing for varying weather conditions, lunch, snacks, beverages, sunscreen. We’ll likely stop for dinner on the way back, return to P&R as late as 8 or 9:00 PM.

Email Barbara at bpbatfan@aol.com or voice message/text 253 389 3204 to sign up for this special Birdathon Field Trip!

Monthly Board Meeting
2024-05-08 18:30 - 20:00

2024 Annual Spring Plant Sale at Soos Creek Botanical Gardens - Saturday
2024-04-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Soos Creek Botanical Garden, 29308 132nd Ave SE, Auburn, Washington, 98092, United States
Join Rainier Audubon at Soos Creek Botanical Garden for the annual spring plant sale. The garden is a beautiful location for this outreach event. In our Audubon information booth, we answer birding questions and advise on nest boxes, feeders, and native plants that will attract birds to your yard.

Volunteers needed. Please contact Ken Schroeder (kenneth.schroeder@rainieraudubon.org)

Soos Creek Botanical Garden29308 132nd AVE SEAuburn, WA 98092https://www.sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org/

2024 Annual Spring Plant Sale at Soos Creek Botanical Gardens - Friday
2024-04-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Soos Creek Botanical Garden, 29308 132nd Ave SE, Auburn, Washington, 98092, United States

Do Crows Have Language?
2024-04-15 19:00 - 20:00
by Douglas Wacker

Crows – by Bri McCloskey.

Crow – by Bri McCloskey.

Humans are fascinated by crows because they share many of our characteristics. They’re smart, social, and make a variety of vocalizations. However, do they have a language like humans? In this talk, we’ll explore some past work on crow vocal communication, language in general, and recent Corvid research conducted with undergraduates at the University of Washington Bothell. We’ll discuss what some of those caws might mean and talk about how we’re starting to address the question of whether crows have something akin to language.

Doug Wacker (by Kim Walker)

Dr. Doug Wacker is an Associate Professor of Animal Behavior at the University of Washington Bothell, where he works with undergraduates studying crow and raven social behavior and communication. He has studied a local communal roost of ~16,000 American Crows on the Bothell campus since 2012. He lives in Lake Forest Park, Washington with his two children, Eilidh and Delphinia, his wife Kim, and two indoor-only cats.

Harney County Migratory Bird Festival
2024-04-11 00:00 - 2024-04-14 23:59
“Spend an amazing weekend witnessing the spectacular spring migration in the Harney Basin of Southeast Oregon. View thousands of migratory birds as they rest and feed in the wide-open spaces of Oregon’s high desert. From waterfowl to shorebirds, cranes to raptors, wading birds to songbirds, you’ll see them all! The festival offers non-stop birding activities as well as historical and cultural information sure to entertain you and your family. Whether you’re a beginner or a life-long wildlife enthusiast, the festival has something for everyone. Don’t miss this extraordinary weekend.”

Migratory Bird Festival | April 16-19, 2026

Birding Close To Home
2024-03-18 19:00 - 20:00
by Dave Cowell

Great-Horned owl fledgling

We are fortunate to live in a very bird rich area. From the mountains to the coast, we can find birds filling a totally different niche all within the the same day. We are spoiled with choice. In this presentation, I’ll share some of the birds I’ve seen and images I’ve made in western Washington since picking up my first digital camera 20 years ago.

Yellow-Rumped (Audubon’s) Warbler

As a child I spent much of my time exploring the woods and stream that ran behind our Upstate New York home. The time spent in those woods and on that little stream instilled in me a lifelong appreciation for wild spaces. Photography builds on that appreciation and has helped me further my understanding of birds lives. It has fed my soul and provided an outlet to help balance a sometimes confusing and chaotic daily life. The challenge of trying to create nice images of wildlife living their daily life is my goal. I’m grateful for the chance to share images and experiences in the field with like minded people who love and respect these birds and their natural places.

Birding Duwamish Waterway Spots
2024-03-10 08:30 - 12:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S,, Tukwila,, Washington, 98168, United States
Leader: Barbara Petersen

Meet: Tukwila Community Center

Join Barbara for a morning exploration of birding spots near the Duwamish River. You will want to return to these places often in the spring when they can be quite busy with bird activity. Common sightings include Osprey, Bald Eagle, Green Heron, Belted Kingfisher, Western Tanager, even Bullock’s Oriole if the timing is right. We’ll visit North Wind’s Weir, Cecil Moses Park, Duwamish Hill Preserve, Duwamish Gardens and the river path at Tukwila Community Center.

Meet at the Tukwila Community Center in front of the main entrance by 8:30 a.m. and we’ll finish there about 12:30 p.m. We’ll walk less than a half a mile on paved trails. Bring drinks, snacks, binoculars, scopes and cameras as needed to enhance this half day outing. We’ll sharpen our spotting skills, as a few of these spots have traffic noise that impedes birding by ear. To sign up, email Barbara at bpbatfan@aol.com or call / text 253-389-3204 and leave a message.

Lewis County trip with Roger Orness
2024-02-26 07:30 - 16:00 | Middle of parking lot between Federal Way Costco and Hobby Lobby, 35100 Enchanted Pkwy S, Federal Way,, Washington, 98003, United States
Trip limited to 11 People!

Sign up with Roger at 253-312-656

"The Bosque" - Late Fall Beauty
2024-02-19 19:00 - 20:30
by George Galvin

Nestled next to the Rio Grande River in Central New Mexico sits a series of marshes and low- lying fields known as the Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge. Due to its location, next to a year- round water source and ample food supply, the Bosque attracts many species of birds and mammals. The late fall and winter see large numbers of geese as well as Sandhill Cranes wintering over at the Bosque.

Jay Galvin will share some of the several thousand photos that he took in early December of this magical place.

Sandhill Cranes

Snow Geese

Snow Geese

Sandhill Cranes

Burien Bird Fest
2024-02-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW, Burien, Washington, 98166, United States

Skagit Valley sites with Jay G, Robin & Heather
2024-01-20 07:00 - 17:00
Join Rainier Audubon for our second annual field trip north to Visit the Skagit Valley. Species we expect to see include bald eagle, northern harrier, northern pintail, snow geese, American Widgeon, swans, and possibly kestrel and owls. This trip would be suitable for those with differing abilities since a lot of the birding can be done from the car.

Bring: lunch, beverages, and warm clothes. A scope or binoculars are welcome.

Meet: Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 7:00 AM at Kent Station

Near Panera Bread. Park in the lot or nearby Parking Garage.

521 2nd Pl N Suite 101, Kent Wa. 98032

https://goo.gl/maps/ATtKwd8aNCzx946T8

Participants will be limited to the first 10 who sign up. There will three cars with a leader in each car.

Contact Jay Galvin at 253-939-3094 or email him at gjgalvin@comcast.net

Conversations with Secretive Birds and what We've Learned
2024-01-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001, Auburn, Washington, 98001, United States
by Cindy Easterson

Seeking Elusive Wetland Bird Species – Puget Sound Bird Observatory’s Regional Wetland Secretive Bird Monitoring Project

After listening to wildlife professionals at a Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture meeting (https://pacificbirds.org/) in 2016 discuss how little was known about the status of secretive birds that inhabit local area wetlands, Puget Sound Bird Observatory (PSBO) initiated a wetland bird monitoring project. After reviewing available distribution and abundance data on several wetland obligate species PSBO identified a data gap between what was being recorded in species maps and anecdotal observations and launched a scoping project in 2016 to assess the presence of four wetland obligate species—American Bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus), Sora (Porzana carolina), Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola), and Green Heron (Butorides virescens)—and two wetland associated species for which there are population concerns, Marsh Wren (Cistolothorus palustris) and Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii). A fifth wetland-obligate species, Pied-billed Grebe (Podilymbus podiceps), was added in 2022 as a part of a collaborative effort with Birds Canada, who had initiated a similar marsh bird study in British Columbia. With the support of a large community of volunteer citizen scientists, this project has grown to roughly 160 habitat-specific wetland sites being surveyed across Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, King, Pierce, Thurston, Mason, Kitsap, and Island Counties.

Birds are a major taxon that can serve as environmental indicators. They have high public appeal and are relatively efficient to sample. Marsh bird abundance and distribution over space and time indicate habitat quality and can be used as measures of restoration success. However, typical landscape-scale monitoring efforts such as the Breeding Bird Survey or Christmas Bird Count do not fully capture many of these elusive wetland species. While the seven species chosen for this monitoring are not considered species of high conservation concern (e.g., USFWS 2021), the lack of accurate population data can allow these species to be forgotten when assessing habitat quality and ecosystem health.

This presentation to Rainier Audubon Society will help to share the story of these birds and hopefully encourage some members to join our efforts to better understand these elusive species.

Cindy Easterson, Bio

Cindy Easterson has a passion for birds and finds gratification in studying their behaviors, habits and needs. She delights in sharing this interest with others and mentoring volunteer field biologists to support the documentation and assessment of local bird populations and wildlife habitat. She manages PSBO’s Regional Wetland Secretive Bird Monitoring project in addition to providing oversight for a wide variety of other avian monitoring projects. She has supported bird banding efforts with PSBO’s Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) station at Morse Reserve and provided training assistance and skill development at workshops for bird identification, bander training, and a variety of bird survey methods.

Cindy has served on the Board of Puget Sound Bird Observatory (PSBO) since 2010 filling the roles of both Secretary and Treasurer. She holds an integrated Bachelor of Arts and Science Degree with a focus on Wetland Science from the University of Washington.

Lake Fenwick/Old Fishing Hole
2024-01-13 09:00 - 12:00
Please join us for a slow-paced walk around Lake Fenwick in west Kent to observe wintering waterfowl and woodland birds. We’ll meet (rain or shine) in the middle parking lot on Lake Fenwick Rd at 9:00AM. That’s the second parking lot you’ll encounter from either direction. Come outside with us for this opportunity to use birding skills, and maybe add new skills, as we identify species on the water and in the trees and shrubs by sight and by sound. The more eyes and ears the better as we collaborate to find out who lives here during late fall and winter.If time allows, we’ll move on to Kent’s Old Fishing Hole a short drive away, also an easy walk on the trail around the pond. A variety of waterfowl, passerines, and occasional wetland birds use this location. Let’s see what species we find foraging in the fishing hole and surrounding habitat in late fall. We’ll wrap up around noon. Several layers of clothing are suggested in order to adjust to the weather, and snacks or hot beverages as needed.To sign up email Barbara Petersen at bpbatfan@aol.com, leave a voice message at 253 389 3204, or just join us that morning. All are welcome.

Christmas Bird Count
2023-12-30 08:00 - 16:00 | United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave.South, Auburn, Washington, 98001, United States
Join us for out Christmas Bird Count!

What is the Christmas Bird Count?

The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is an annual survey that began in the early 1900s.

History of the Christmas Bird Count | Audubon

2023 Christmas Bird Count Saturday, December 30, 2023

The Rainier Audubon CBC will be running as normal. Field leaders will be taking teams out in the field. We will also have the Backyard Bird Count for those in the count circle who want to bird at home. And we will be doing an in person potluck and tally celebration. Regarding Covid-19, we will be following the State, King County and National Audubon mandates.

Register to be on a survey team.

Email Jay Galvin jay.galvin@rainieraudubon.org

Or

Sign up at our in-person Monthly Presentation Nights (November 210 at the Federal Way United Methodist Church (see below for address).

Download RAS CBC Checklist

Participate in our CBC Backyard Bird Watch

Join the CBC by counting birds on your own in your yard. You can choose what time of day you would like to do your survey—morning, afternoon or even nighttime.

Download RAS Backyard Bird Checklist

Download RAS Winter Birds

How to participate in the CBC Yard Survey

If you live in the Rainier Audubon CBC Circle, you can count birds at home for the CBC. Your data will be submitted to National Audubon.

If you live outside of the Rainier Audubon CBC Circle, you can still do a survey and we will add your information to our Rainier Audubon CBC files. The data will not be submitted to National Audubon because your survey location is outside of the count circle.

Rainier Audubon CBC Circle Map

Join us for our celebration at 5:00 PM at the United Methodist Church (see below).

Join us in person at the CBC Dinner and Tally Celebration Saturday, Dec. 30 at 5PM. Our fabulous CBC Count Dinner team will provide the meal.

Where: Federal Way United Methodist Church (see below)

How the count data is used

We send our data to National Audubon. Hundreds of Audubon chapters nationwide is compiled. The data is used by scientists and researchers to better understand bird distribution and population trends. This information helps to identify conservation priorities. We also use our CBC data for local conservation projects.

Wildlife Rehabilitation and Falconry in Washington
2023-12-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001, Auburn, Washington, 98001, United States
by Jen Mannas

Jen Mannas is a Wildlife Biologist for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, who oversees two statewide programs: Wildlife Rehabilitation and Falconry. She has a master’s degree in Wildlife Management from Montana State University and has been in the Wildlife Biology field for almost 20 years.

Jen has had the privilege to work with mammalian and avian species across the United States and in Antarctica, including marine mammals, wolves, mountain lions, raptors like the California Condor, seabirds including Brush-tailed Penguins, and miscellaneous waterfowl.

She has been involved with wildlife rehabilitation throughout her career, including the PAWS Wildlife Center and SR3, Washington’s first rehabilitation program specializing in marine mammal care. Her job duties include permitting wildlife rehabilitators and falconers, helping permittees stay in compliance, and spreading the word about both programs.

Who are You Calling a Bird Brain?
2023-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001, Auburn, Washington, 98001, United States
By Kim Adelson

For hundreds of years, birds have been considered stupid and incapable of advanced thought or learning; this is why the phrase “bird brain” is commonly used to denote persons who are dolts or simpletons. But… Do birds really deserve this bad rap? Are they truly less intelligent than mammals? THEY ARE NOT! In fact, recent research has consistently demonstrated that some birds have remarkably strong cognitive skills, comparable to monkeys and even, in some cases, apes. Some can form abstract concepts; some display prodigious memories; some make and use tools; and some can make complex inferences. Watch this presentation and you will discover the surprisingly strong mental abilities exhibited by a wide variety of birds.

Kim Adelson is the President and Education Chair of the Black Hills Audubon Society. She regularly gives presentations on birds, the effects that climate change is having upon them, and how to attract them to one’s yard. She was a college professor for more than 30 years, teaching at the University of Minnesota, Ohio Wesleyan University, and Canterbury University in Christchurch, New Zealand. Kim has a master’s degree in evolutionary biology and a doctorate in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Kim got the “birding bug” about 30 years ago, when she and her husband moved into a house in the woods and had 42 species of birds in their yard. She travels extensively to see birds – highlights include Namibia, Australia, and Indonesia to birdwatch. Kim moved to Washington 10 years ago, fulfilling a life-long dream to do so. She is passionate about preserving our beautiful habitat and the wildlife it contains.

Clark Lake Park- Half Day bird walk with Barbara Petersen and Heather Gibson
2023-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Clark Lake Park, 12520 SE 240th Street, Kent, Washington, 98031, United States
Join Barbara and Heather’s for a late fall exploration of Clark Lake Park. The park offers a variety of habitat types and bird species. Follow trails to the lake and through forest, wetland, meadow and even an old orchard.

We’ll walk one to two miles at a leisurely pace searching for waterfowl, raptors and other species wintering here. Bring binoculars, spotting scopes, cameras, warm layers, water and snacks.

Friends of Soos Creek Tree Planting
2023-11-11 09:00 - 12:00
Meet along Soos Creek Trail, 1/4 mile south of Gary Grant Parking Lot (13600 SE 208th St, Kent, WA. Everyone’s Welcome.

Here’s the linkto sign up in advance… Or just sign up at the event.

Wear work clothes and bring your work gloves.

Questions? Contact Nick Musso(425) 414-1717 nmusso@kingcounty.gov

Joe MilesFriends of Soos Creek Parkfriendsofsooscreekpark@q.com

Check us out on Facebook !!!

Fort Steilacoom weekly field trip with TAS (Dates to be determined)
2023-11-01 09:00 - 17:00
Dates to be determined

Bird Photography in the Land of The Morning Calm
2023-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001, Auburn, Washington, 98001, United States
By Dave Cowell

Dusky Thrush

Birding, let alone bird photography, in South Kore Korea is not a popular past time, which is unfortunate. At about the half way point on the East Asian–Australasian Flyway it’s a wintering ground for several endangered and vulnerable cranes, a stopover for migrants and a permanent home for many of our feathered friends. During this presentation I’ll share a few of the birds I’ve photographed on the peninsula, including White-naped and Red-crowned Cranes and the conditions that have provided them their winter home. In conclusion, I’ll also discuss a little bit about what has become a somewhat controversial and contentious topic in recent years, bird photography ethics.

As a child, I spent much of my time exploring the woods and stream that ran behind our Upstate New York home. The time spent in those woods and on that little stream instilled in me a lifelong appreciation for wild spaces, especially riparian areas.

Photography adds to that appreciation and has helped give me some insight into birds lives. It has nourished my soul and provided an outlet to help balance a sometimes confusing and chaotic daily life. The challenge of trying to create compelling images of wildlife living their daily life is my goal. Connecting and sharing these images and stories with others is a bonus. I’m especially grateful for the opportunity to share with like minded people who love, respect and depend upon these birds and natural places to enrich our lives.

White-naped Cranes

Fall Color and Fall Birds
2023-10-07 08:00 - 13:00 | Redondo Heights Park and Ride, 27454 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, Washington, 98003, United States
Leader: Steve Johnson

American Goldfinch

Visit picturesque parks and beaches in King County and Pierce County during a great time of year to look for returning fall birds.

We will travel to local parks and beaches along Puget Sound, searching for many species of sea birds and forest birds. This is a good time of year to encounter scenic views and fall color. Expect to walk short distances from the cars. People who wish to leave early may do so.

Bring: Lunch, beverages, and warm clothes. A scope is very welcome.

Meet: 8:00AM at the Redondo Heights Park and Ride, 27454 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003

Malheur NWR - 2023
2023-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001, Auburn, Washington, 98001, United States
by Dan Streiffert

Includes photos from the Migratory Bird Festival in April, a couple of weeks in June, and an evening with the Great Horned Owlets at Headquarters.

SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve's Frog Frolic
2023-09-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave SE, Renton, Washington, 98058, United States
This year we are delighted to be bringing Frog Frolic back to life after a long hiatus due to Covid-19. This signature event celebrates community and habitat conservation and will be held on Saturday, September 16th, from 1 – 4 pm.

We will be hosting this year’s Frog Frolic on a much smaller scale than in years past, but we will have some traditional Frog Frolic activities for visitors to enjoy. This year the Frog Frolic will include a bog tours, conservation partner booths educating on how to make your home a habitat for wildlife, stories told by King County Librarians, children’s games, science activities, and crafts to help get everyone into the spirit of frolicking!

A small silent auction sparks friendly rivalry over treasured local experiences and gift baskets. There will be a beer garden, a food truck, and non-alcoholic beverages for youth and those who are driving or who do not imbibe.

Friends of Soos Creek Park Volunteer Opportunity
2023-07-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Gary Grant Park, 13600 SE 208th St, Kent, Washington
Soos Creek Park Habitat Enhancement

9 AM to Noon

Meet along the Soos Creek Trail; 1/4 mile south of the Gary Grant parking lot (13600 SE 208th Street, Kent)

Please sign up in advance. Here’s the link . https://x.gldn.io/e/GYZw8zkClBb

Wear work clothes and bring your work gloves.

Questions? Contact Lina Rose lina.rose@kingcounty.gov T: 206-477-6101 | M: 206-491-5014

FYI: Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer required to participate in King County Parks Volunteer Events. In consultation with Public Health – Seattle & King County and other regional leaders, Executive Dow Constantine ended the Emergency Proclamation and lifted the vaccine mandate for employees and volunteers.

We want to continue keeping our community safe. Feeling sick? Please stay home. Please do not attend if anyone in your household is suspected of having or has tested positive for COVID-19.

Masks are optional and welcome.

Joe Miles

Friends of Soos Creek Park

friendsofsooscreekpark@q.com

Check us out on Facebook !!!

Native Plants as Bird Feeders - the Relationship of Birds, Bugs and Trees
2023-07-02 11:00 - 11:30 | Les Gove Park, 1140 Auburn Way S., Auburn, Washington, 98002, United States

Green Valley in Early Summer
2023-06-10 08:00 - 13:00 | Auburn Safeway, 101 Auburn Way S,, Auburn, 98002
Leader: Steve Johnson

In June, the migrant birds should be singing on their territory near Auburn and in the beautiful Green Valley east of Auburn. We’ll visit Academy Drive, Green Valley Road, and Flaming Geyser State Park. We may see and hear warblers, thrushes, vireos, Red-breasted Sapsuckers, Virginia Rail, flycatchers, and more. We may walk up to 2 miles on trails and roads.

People who bring their own cars, and want to leave early may do so.

Bring: Lunch, snacks, drinks, hiking shoes. Scopes welcome.

Meet: Auburn Safeway at Auburn Ave & Main at 8:00 AM.

Directions: Take Hwy 18 to Auburn, and exit at Auburn Ave (hwy 164). Turn north exit at Auburn Ave (hwy 164). Turn north (right) on Auburn Way and drive 3 blocks north. Safeway sign and gas station is on the left. Park in the lot just beyond the gas station straight out from the right entry door at Safeway at 8:00 am.

Sign-up: Call or email Steve Johnson,

253- 941-9852. johnsonsj5@msn.com

Birdathon Field Trip to Eastern Washington
2023-05-31 00:00 - 23:59
Join Barbara Petersen for a fundraising field trip to Eastern Washington!

Raise Birdathon money for Rainier Audubon’s Nest Box Project expansion!

Gather your own Birdathon sponsors for this trip, OR sponsor Barbara by pledging 25 cents per species found on the trip (or any donation amount). All funds will be used to purchase supplies for additional nest boxes as we expand this beneficial RAS project beyond Emerald Downs, Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Clark Lake Park to other properties. We’ll bird spots on Snoqualmie Pass, in Cle Elum, Ellensburg, Vantage, Frenchman’s Coulee, and near Wanapum Dam. With a goal of 75 species, we’ll look for Mountain and Western Bluebird, Mountain Chickadee, Say’s Phoebe, White-throated Swift, Pygmy and White-breasted Nuthatch, Yellow-headed Blackbirds, raptors, waterfowl, and some lovely scenery.

Meet at 7:00AM at South Renton Park & Ride, 205 S 7th St, just north of Grady Way and Renton Village Shopping Center, to form carpools. Bring binoculars, scopes, cameras, layered clothing for varying weather conditions, lunch, snacks, beverages, sunscreen. We’ll likely stop for dinner on the way back, return to P&R as late as 8 or 9:00 PM.

Email Barbara at bpbatfan@aol.com or voice message/text 253 389 3204 to sign up for this special Birdathon Field Trip!

Rainier Audubon Society's 2nd Annual Nature Festival
2023-05-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Flaming Geyser State Park, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd, Auburn, Washington, 98092, United States
No food service available. Bring your own picknic!

Also, no drinkable water is available. Bring your own water!

2023 Nature Festival Schedule of Events

9 AM Guided Bird Walk – Joe Miles, Steve Johnson

10 AMVideo – The Water Ouzel – A joint presentation by Dan Streiffert and John Muir (From “The Mountains of California Chapter 13”) https://vault.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/writings/the_mountains_of_california/chapter_13.aspx

Guided Bird Walk – Joe Miles, Steve Johnson

11 AMGuided Bird Walk – Joe Miles, Steve Johnson

Native Plant Walk – Native Plant Society (Franja Bryant)

12 PM

Video – Native Plants for Backyard Birds by Marie West- Johnson

1 PMGuided Nature Walk – Barbara Petersen

Native Plants walk by Native Plant Society (Franja Bryant)

2 PM

Video – Flaming Geyser Denizens – Jay Galvin

Follow this page for recent updates and scheduled events,

We have been approved to use the lodge for the Festival this year.

Green River College's Long Term Birding Study
2023-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001, Auburn, Washington, 98001, United States
by Danny Najera

American Dipper

Come find out what we are doing at Green River College to help our students become more knowledgable about birds and better stewards for our lands. Using Birds, GPS, and Nature immersion in higher education.

Danny Najera is an entomologist by training specializing in honeybees, but is loves the PNW ecosystems. He is spearheading a long term ecological study on the campus propery of Green River College (7 miles of trails along the green river and nearby forest). This includes tracking mushrooms, wildflowers, and birds in some detail. He is an avid hiker with a love of the wonderland trail and hopes to help this next generation reconnect with nature.

Science Division Co-Chair with Katy Shaw.

https://www.facebook.com/GreenRiverHoneybees – See GRCC honeybees on Facebook here!

https://www.greenrivercollegefoundation.org/honeybees – Donations to our honeybee program

https://www.facebook.com/GRCBiologyClubPublic/ – Our Green River Biology Club

This will be a hybrid meeting. So come to the church in person or join us by Zoom.

Dan Streiffert is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Green River College’s Long Term Birding StudyTime: May 15, 2023 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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