Greetings
This December-January edition of The Corvid Crier highlights the many successes of Eastside Audubon's indefatigable volunteers during 2013. Plus: There's room for you to be part of the Christmas Bird Count and the Holiday Gift Wrap fundraiser! To read on paper about December and January birding and events, please print the Corvid Crier Digest. |
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Thanks(for)giving Time for EAS
 | Andy McCormick,
by Mick Thompson |
President Andy McCormick writes a personal appreciation for the time, energy, and funds that members donate to Eastside Audubon. Read more
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Happy Your Holidays with EAS Holiday Gift Wrap
 | Candy Allen,
by Mick Thompson |
Join in the fun of wrapping gifts and raising money for Eastside Audubon at REI in Redmond Town Center or REI in Issaquah. Pressed for time? Let EAS wrap your REI shopping! Read more
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Christmas Bird Count and Dinner: December 14
 | Northern Saw-whet Owl,
by Mick Thompson |
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Birding Class: Birds of Puget Sound
 | Brian Bell,
by Mick Thompson |
In each session of this four-part course, Brian Bell takes you to a prime Puget Sound location and provides instruction on basic principles, etiquette, field guides, equipment, and identification techniques for successful birding. Starts January 19. Read more
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Birding Class: Washington Woodpeckers
 | | Lewis's Woodpecker, by Larry Engles |
Twelve woodpecker species inhabit our state from sea level to the boreal forests to the semiarid valleys of eastern Washington. Join master birder Brian Bell to explore their world in a classroom session and two field trips. Starts March 7. Read more
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Conservation Volunteers Study Up, Speak Out
 | Leslie Waters,
by Mick Thompson |
During 2013, volunteers on the Eastside Audubon Conservation Committee have been the eyes, ears, and voice for birds and birders on a range of local and regional issues. Read more
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Weeders are Winning on the BirdLoop
 | Glenn Eades,
by Mick Thompson |
It's the month-in, month-out Eastside Audubon volunteer work parties that make Marymoor Park in Redmond a healthy place for birds and a happy place for birders. Read more
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Youth Education Year in Review
 | Shirlee Hall,
by Mick Thompson |
2013 was another busy year for the Youth Education Committee (YEC) of Eastside Audubon. Records show that volunteers worked (and played) with 1,100+ children and 900 adults. Read more
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More December News
 | Linda Gresky
(family photo) |
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Great Horned Owl: Bird of the Month
 | | Great Horned Owls, by Dan Streiffert |
Listen in the late fall for the courting calls of this winter nester and ubiquitous woodland predator.
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Birding Calendar: Walks, Trips & Activities
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Recycling Tip
Whole Foods stores in Redmond and Bellevue have handy recycling centers inside, where you can dispose of #5 plastic, miscellaneous batteries, old CDs, and more. More recycling tips |
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Volume 33, Number 10
December, 2013
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January Program:
Photography Show and Environmentalist of the Year Award
Thursday, January 23
7 p.m.
Enjoy an inspiring evening featuring gorgeous nature and bird photography by EAS members.
Read more
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 | Golden-crowned Kinglet,
by Ollie Oliver |
Saturday, December 7
Saturday, January 4
9 a.m. to noon
Public welcome!
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