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SUMMARY:Swift Night Out – Vaux’s Swifts in Selleck\, WA
DESCRIPTION:Backup Date: Saturday\, May 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm \n\n\n\nLeaders: Dolly Owen\, Ken Schroeder \n\n\n\n\nVaux’x Swift\n\n\n\nSelleck Schoolhouse Chimney\n\n\n\nWatching the Swifts\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a “Swift Night Out” in the small town of Selleck\, WA to see the amazing Vaux’s swifts return for the evening to their brick-chimney\, communal roost site. Each May\, thousands of migrating Vaux’s Swifts stop off for a well-deserved rest on their long journey to northern Canada. While the number of Swift’s returning to this site is weather dependent\, we can expect to see many hundreds or even thousands of birds after sunset. We will meet in Covington and carpool to Selleck to minimize our impact on this small community. In case of rain\, we will reschedule the outing to the following week. See the links below for more details.  \n\n\n\nMeet:   Fred Meyer’s North Parking Lot\, Covington – 16735 SE 272nd St\, Covington\, WA 98042 \n\n\n\nDirections: We will meet in the north parking lot of Fred Meyers’s in Covington. This is the same shopping center for the Covington Costco.  From HWY 18 take the WA-516/SE 272nd ST exit toward Covington. This street is also called Kent-Kangley Road.  Just east of the bridge there is a Wendy’s on the right. Either turn right at Wendy’s or at the next stoplight at 168th PL SE. Find us close to the restaurant parking lot\, near Fred Meyer’s.   \n\n\n\nBring: Snacks\, drinks\, lawn chair\, and a warm jacket. Binoculars are optional\, \n\n\n\nAccess: Easy access with no walking required. Bring along your lawn chair for comfortable viewing.  \n\n\n\nSign-up: Call or email Ken Schroeder to sign-up or for more information. \n\n\n\nkenschroeder@msn.com 253-939-7470 \n\n\n\nMore Information:  \n\n\n\n\nCounting Vaux’s Swifts at the Selleck Schoolhouse\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.vauxhappening.org
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/swift-night-out-vauxs-swifts-in-selleck-wa-2/
CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips
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SUMMARY:Birdathon Field Trip to Eastern Washington
DESCRIPTION:Raise Birdathon money for Rainier Audubon’s Nest Box Project expansion!  \n\n\n\nJoin Barbara Petersen for a fundraising field trip to Eastern Washington! \n\n\n\nBurrowing Owl – Othello\, WA – 6/22/09\n\n\n\nGather 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. \n\n\n\nMeet 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. \n\n\n\nEmail Barbara at bpbatfan@aol.com or voice message/text 253 389 3204 to sign up for this special Birdathon Field Trip!
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/birdathon-field-trip-to-eastern-washington-2/
CATEGORIES:eBird Event,Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T200000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/monthly-board-meeting-4/2024-05-08/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T160000
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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Spring Plant Sale at Soos Creek Botanical Gardens - Saturday
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers needed.  Please contact Ken Schroeder (kenneth.schroeder@rainieraudubon.org) \n\n\n\nSoos Creek Botanical Garden29308 132nd AVE SEAuburn\, WA 98092https://www.sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org/
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/2024-annual-spring-plant-sale-at-soos-creek-botanical-gardens-saturday/
LOCATION:Soos Creek Botanical Garden\, 29308 132nd Ave SE\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Spring Plant Sale at Soos Creek Botanical Gardens - Friday
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers needed.  Please contact Ken Schroeder (kenneth.schroeder@rainieraudubon.org) \n\n\n\nSoos Creek Botanical Garden29308 132nd AVE SEAuburn\, WA 98092https://www.sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org/
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/annual-spring-plant-sale-at-soos-creek-botanical-gardens-2/
LOCATION:Soos Creek Botanical Garden\, 29308 132nd Ave SE\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064916
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SUMMARY:Do Crows Have Language?
DESCRIPTION:by Douglas Wacker \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrows – by Bri McCloskey.\n\n\n\nCrow – by Bri McCloskey.\n\n\n\n\nHumans 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. \n\n\n\nDoug Wacker (by Kim Walker)\n\n\n\nDr. 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.
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/do-crows-have-language/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240414T235959
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SUMMARY:Harney County Migratory Bird Festival 
DESCRIPTION:“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.” \n\n\n\n\nMigratory Bird Festival | April 10-13\, 2025
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/harney-county-migratory-bird-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Bird Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240318T200000
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SUMMARY:Birding Close To Home
DESCRIPTION:by Dave Cowell \n\n\n\n\n\nGreat-Horned owl fledgling\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nYellow-Rumped (Audubon’s) Warbler\n\n\n\nAs 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.
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/birding-close-to-home/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T123000
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SUMMARY:Birding Duwamish Waterway Spots
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Barbara Petersen \n\n\n\nMeet: Tukwila Community Center \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nMeet 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.
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/duwamish-river-sites-with-barbara-p/
LOCATION:Tukwila Community Center\, 12424 42nd Ave S\,\, Tukwila\,\, Washington\, 98168\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240226T160000
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SUMMARY:Lewis County trip with Roger Orness
DESCRIPTION:Trip limited to 11 People!\n\n\n\nSign up with Roger at 253-312-656
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/february-date-to-be-determined-lewis-county-trip-with-r-orness/
LOCATION:Middle of parking lot between Federal Way Costco and Hobby Lobby\, 35100 Enchanted Pkwy S\, Federal Way\,\, Washington\, 98003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240219T203000
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SUMMARY:"The Bosque" - Late Fall Beauty
DESCRIPTION:by George Galvin \n\n\n\nNestled 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.  \n\n\n\nJay Galvin will share some of the several thousand photos that he took in early December of this magical place. \n\n\n\n\nSandhill Cranes\n\n\n\nSnow Geese\n\n\n\nSnow Geese\n\n\n\nSandhill Cranes
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/february-program-night/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T140000
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SUMMARY:Burien Bird Fest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/burien-bird-fest-2/
LOCATION:Burien Community Center\, 14700 6th Ave SW\, Burien\, Washington\, 98166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festivals,Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T170000
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SUMMARY:Skagit Valley sites with Jay G\, Robin & Heather
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nBring: lunch\, beverages\, and warm clothes. A scope or binoculars are welcome. \n\n\n\nMeet: Saturday\, January 20\, 2024 at 7:00 AM at Kent Station \n\n\n\nNear Panera Bread. Park in the lot or nearby Parking Garage. \n\n\n\n521 2nd Pl N Suite 101\, Kent Wa. 98032 \n\n\n\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/ATtKwd8aNCzx946T8 \n\n\n\nParticipants will be limited to the first 10 who sign up. There will three cars with a leader in each car. \n\n\n\nContact Jay Galvin at 253-939-3094 or email him at gjgalvin@comcast.net
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/january-date-to-be-determined-skagit-valley-sites-with-jay-g-robin-sheather-g/
CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240115T203000
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SUMMARY:Conversations with Secretive Birds and what We've Learned
DESCRIPTION:by Cindy Easterson \n\n\n\n\n\nSeeking Elusive Wetland Bird Species – Puget Sound Bird Observatory’s Regional Wetland Secretive Bird Monitoring Project \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter 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. \n\n\n\nBirds 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nCindy Easterson\, Bio \n\n\n\nCindy 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. \n\n\n\nCindy 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.
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/conversations-with-secretive-birds-and-what-weve-learned/
LOCATION:Federal Way United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T120000
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SUMMARY:Lake Fenwick/Old Fishing Hole
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/lake-fenwick-old-fishing-hole/
CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231230T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231230T160000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join us for out Christmas Bird Count!\n\n\n\nWhat is the Christmas Bird Count?\n\n\n\nThe Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is an annual survey that began in the early 1900s. \n\n\n\nHistory of the Christmas Bird Count | Audubon \n\n\n\n2023  Christmas Bird Count  Saturday\, December 30\, 2023\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nRegister to be on a survey team.\n\n\n\nEmail Jay Galvin jay.galvin@rainieraudubon.org \n\n\n\nOr \n\n\n\nSign up at our in-person Monthly Presentation Nights (November 210 at the Federal Way United Methodist Church (see below for address). \n\n\n\nDownload RAS CBC Checklist \n\n\n\nParticipate in our CBC Backyard Bird Watch\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nDownload RAS Backyard Bird Checklist \n\n\n\nDownload RAS Winter Birds \n\n\n\nHow to participate in the CBC Yard Survey \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\nRainier Audubon CBC Circle Map\n\n\n\nJoin us for our celebration at 5:00 PM at the United Methodist Church (see below).\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nWhere: Federal Way United Methodist Church (see below) \n\n\n\nHow the count data is used\n\n\n\nWe 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.
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/christmas-bird-count-2/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave.South\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064916
CREATED:20230819T195931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T010451Z
UID:10001233-1702926000-1702931400@rainieraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Rehabilitation and Falconry in Washington
DESCRIPTION:by Jen Mannas \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJen 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. \n\n\n\nJen 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.  \n\n\n\nShe 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.
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/wildlife-rehabilitation-and-falconry/
LOCATION:Federal Way United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064916
CREATED:20230819T192813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T040953Z
UID:10001230-1700506800-1700512200@rainieraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Who are You Calling a Bird Brain?
DESCRIPTION:By Kim Adelson \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKim 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. 
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/who-are-you-calling-a-bird-brain/
LOCATION:Federal Way United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064916
CREATED:20231019T024858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T233019Z
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SUMMARY:Clark Lake Park- Half Day bird walk with Barbara Petersen and Heather Gibson
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’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.
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/clark-lake-park-half-day-bird-walk-with-barbara-petersen-and-heather-gibson/
LOCATION:Clark Lake Park\, 12520 SE 240th Street\, Kent\, Washington\, 98031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064916
CREATED:20231111T021240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231111T022733Z
UID:10003094-1699693200-1699704000@rainieraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Friends of Soos Creek Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Meet along Soos Creek Trail\, 1/4 mile south of Gary Grant Parking Lot (13600 SE 208th St\, Kent\, WA. Everyone’s Welcome. \n\n\n\n\nHere’s the linkto sign up in advance… Or just sign up at the event.\n\n\n\nWear work clothes and bring your work gloves.\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Nick Musso(425) 414-1717 nmusso@kingcounty.gov\n\n\n\n\nJoe MilesFriends of Soos Creek Parkfriendsofsooscreekpark@q.com \n\n\n\nCheck us out on Facebook !!!
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/friends-of-soos-creek-tree-planting/
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064916
CREATED:20231028T225821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T232614Z
UID:10003093-1698829200-1698858000@rainieraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fort Steilacoom weekly field trip with TAS (Dates to be determined)
DESCRIPTION:Dates to be determined
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/fort-steilacoom-weekly-field-trip-with-tas-dates-to-be-determined/
CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064916
CREATED:20230819T192449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T151342Z
UID:10001229-1697482800-1697488200@rainieraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Bird Photography in the Land of The Morning Calm 
DESCRIPTION:By Dave Cowell \n\n\n\n\n\nDusky Thrush\n\n\n\nBirding\, 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. \n\n\n\nAs 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.   \n\n\n\nPhotography 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. \n\n\n\nWhite-naped Cranes
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/october-program-night/
LOCATION:Federal Way United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064916
CREATED:20230829T163536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T164036Z
UID:10001237-1696665600-1696683600@rainieraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Fall Color and Fall Birds
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Steve Johnson \n\n\n\n\n\nAmerican Goldfinch\n\n\n\nVisit picturesque parks and beaches in King County and Pierce County during a great time of year to look for returning fall birds. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nBring: Lunch\, beverages\, and warm clothes. A scope is very welcome. \n\n\n\nMeet: 8:00AM at the Redondo Heights Park and Ride\, 27454 Pacific Hwy S\, Federal Way\, WA 98003
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/fall-color-and-fall-birds-3/
LOCATION:Redondo Heights Park and Ride\, 27454 Pacific Hwy S\, Federal Way\, Washington\, 98003\, United States
CATEGORIES:eBird Event,Fieldtrips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Johnson":MAILTO:johnsonsj5@msn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064916
CREATED:20230819T191757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T214454Z
UID:10001228-1695063600-1695069000@rainieraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Malheur NWR - 2023
DESCRIPTION:by Dan Streiffert \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncludes photos from the Migratory Bird Festival in April\, a couple of weeks in June\, and an evening with the Great Horned Owlets at Headquarters.
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/malheur-nwr-2023/
LOCATION:Federal Way United Methodist Church\, 29645 51st Ave SWA 98001\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Program Night
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Streiffert":MAILTO:dan.streiffert@rainieraudubon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064916
CREATED:20230823T024434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T024438Z
UID:10001235-1694869200-1694880000@rainieraudubon.org
SUMMARY:SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve's Frog Frolic
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nWe 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!   \n\n\n\nA 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.   
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/shadow-lake-nature-preserves-frog-frolic/
LOCATION:Shadow Lake Nature Preserve\, 21656 184th Ave SE\, Renton\, Washington\, 98058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festivals
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie F. Miller - Executive Director":MAILTO:Stephanie@shadowhabitat.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064916
CREATED:20230719T032039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T032046Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Soos Creek Park Volunteer Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Soos Creek Park Habitat Enhancement \n\n\n\n9 AM to Noon \n\n\n\nMeet along the Soos Creek Trail; 1/4 mile south of the Gary Grant parking lot (13600 SE 208th Street\, Kent) \n\n\n\nPlease sign up in advance. Here’s the link .   https://x.gldn.io/e/GYZw8zkClBb \n\n\n\nWear work clothes and bring your work gloves. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Lina Rose  lina.rose@kingcounty.gov T: 206-477-6101 | M: 206-491-5014 \n\n\n\nFYI: 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. \n\n\n\n\nWe 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.\n\n\n\nMasks are optional and welcome.\n\n\n\n\nJoe Miles \n\n\n\nFriends of Soos Creek Park \n\n\n\nfriendsofsooscreekpark@q.com \n\n\n\nCheck us out on Facebook !!!
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/friends-of-soos-creek-park-volunteer-opportunity/
LOCATION:Gary Grant Park\, 13600 SE 208th St\, Kent\, Washington
CATEGORIES:Work Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230702T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064916
CREATED:20230629T142937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T142948Z
UID:10001199-1688295600-1688297400@rainieraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Native Plants as Bird Feeders - the Relationship of Birds\, Bugs and Trees
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/native-plants-as-bird-feeders-the-relationship-of-birds-bugs-and-trees/
LOCATION:Les Gove Park\, 1140 Auburn Way S.\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064916
CREATED:20230304T005225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T014426Z
UID:10001186-1686384000-1686402000@rainieraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Green Valley in Early Summer
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Steve Johnson \n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeople who bring their own cars\, and want to leave early may do so. \n\n\n\nBring: Lunch\, snacks\, drinks\, hiking shoes. Scopes welcome. \n\n\n\nMeet: Auburn Safeway at Auburn Ave & Main at 8:00 AM. \n\n\n\nDirections: 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. \n\n\n\nSign-up: Call or email Steve Johnson\, \n\n\n\n253- 941-9852. johnsonsj5@msn.com
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/green-valley-in-early-summer/
LOCATION:Auburn Safeway\, 101 Auburn Way S\,\, Auburn\, 98002
CATEGORIES:Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230531T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230531T235959
DTSTAMP:20260424T064916
CREATED:20230428T141407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T141414Z
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SUMMARY:Birdathon Field Trip to Eastern Washington
DESCRIPTION:Join Barbara Petersen for a fundraising field trip to Eastern Washington! \n\n\n\nRaise Birdathon money for Rainier Audubon’s Nest Box Project expansion!  \n\n\n\nGather 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. \n\n\n\nMeet 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. \n\n\n\nEmail Barbara at bpbatfan@aol.com or voice message/text 253 389 3204 to sign up for this special Birdathon Field Trip!
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/birdathon-field-trip-to-eastern-washington/
CATEGORIES:Birdathon,Fieldtrips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064916
CREATED:20230311T163101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T211310Z
UID:10001188-1685178000-1685199600@rainieraudubon.org
SUMMARY:Rainier Audubon Society's 2nd Annual Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:No food service available.  Bring your own picknic!\n\n\n\nAlso\, no drinkable water is available.  Bring your own water!\n\n\n\n2023 Nature Festival Schedule of Events\n\n\n\n\n9 AM Guided Bird Walk – Joe Miles\, Steve Johnson\n\n\n\n\n\n10 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\n\nGuided Bird Walk – Joe Miles\, Steve Johnson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11 AMGuided Bird Walk – Joe Miles\, Steve Johnson\n\nNative Plant Walk – Native Plant Society (Franja Bryant)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12 PM\n\nVideo  – Native Plants for Backyard Birds by  Marie West- Johnson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1 PMGuided Nature Walk – Barbara Petersen\n\nNative Plants walk by Native Plant Society (Franja Bryant)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2 PM\n\nVideo – Flaming Geyser Denizens – Jay Galvin      \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollow this page for recent updates and scheduled events\, \n\n\n\nWe have been approved to use the lodge for the Festival this year.
URL:https://rainieraudubon.org/event/rainier-audubon-society-bird-festival/
LOCATION:Flaming Geyser State Park\, 23700 SE Flaming Geyser Rd\, Auburn\, Washington\, 98092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Festivals
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