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April News
Our Annual Volunteer Celebration: April 12
Margie Huff, by Mick Thompson
EAS Volunteer Margie Huff,
by Mick Thompson
Bring your family for food, music, and fun at our annual dinner honoring Eastside Audubon's indispensable volunteers.
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Robidoux Repeats Birdathon Challenge
Western Meadowlark, by Larry Engles
Western Meadowlark,
by Larry Engles
Time to get organized for Birdathon! It's barely a month away, and for the second year the Melody S. Robidoux Foundation is challenging us with a matching grant potentially worth $15,000 to the chapter.
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Birding Class: Spring Shorebirds
Short-billed Dowitcher, by Tim Boyer
Short-billed Dowitcher,
by Tim Boyer
In a two-part class and Saturday field trip, learn all about the many shorebirds that stop in spring to refuel on the Washington coast
Starts April 8.
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Herons, Eagles Ready for Close-ups
Great Blue Herons, by Ollie Oliver
Great Blue Herons, by Ollie Oliver
Get in on the fun of scoping the Great Blue Heron colony at Marymoor Park in Redmond and the Bald Eagles' nest at Heritage Park in Kirkland.
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Birders Contribute in Many Ways
Western Tanager, by Mick Thompson
Western Tanager,
by Mick Thompson

The president of the American Birding Association recently defended the conservation bona fides of the rank-and-file birder. Andy McCormick was on hand and relays the message. 

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Hermit Thrush: Bird of the Month
Hermit Thrush, by Mick Thompson
Hermit Thrush,
by Mick Thompson
Coming back soon to a forest near you: a quiet bird with a heavenly song. Andy McCormick sings the praises of this woodland forager.
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Birding Calendar: Walks, Trips & Activities

Local Birding
March 30 (Sunday): Heritage Park Eagle Nest Viewing
April 5 (Saturday): Marymoor Park Heron Nest Viewing
April 15 (Tuesday): Juanita Bay Park
April 18 (Friday): Lake Sammamish State Park
April 28 (Monday): Birding the Hot Spots of King County

Family Birding
April 6 (Sunday): Eastside Park Rangers Nature Walk
April 12 (Saturday): Family Birding Walk, Juanita Bay Park

Field Trips
April 5 (Saturday): Ellensburg to Vantage
April 23 (Wednesday): Grays Harbor

Beginning birders and non-members are welcome. Please read our tips for successful birding with Eastside Audubon.

Printable list of April activities
Calendar at a glance
Volume 34, Number 3
April, 2014
Marymoor Park
Work Party 
Anna's Hummingbird, by Ollie Oliver
Anna's Hummingbird,
by Ollie Oliver
Saturday, April 5
Saturday, May 3
9 a.m. to noon
Public welcome!

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