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October News
50 Bird Species at Risk in Washington
Red Crossbill, by Mick Thompson
Red Crossbill,
by Mick Thompson
More than half of the bird species National Audubon studied for its startling climate change report were found to be headed for trouble, and many of them are very familiar to Washington birders.
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Make Friends for Birds at Salmon Days
Grizzly Bear with Salmon, by Mick Thompson
Salmon Days, Grizzly Style,
by Mick Thompson
Eastside Audubon is taking the conservation message to 150,000 or so of our neighbors who turn out for this popular fall festival in Issaquah. We need you to come along!
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Summer Camp Scholars Learn Sound Science
Graphic by Mick Thompson
Graphic
by Mick Thompson

In the eighth summer of Eastside Audubon's camp scholarship program, the Youth Education Committee this year gave three girls a chance to learn skills future scientists will need to save Puget Sound. 

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Death Knell Sounds for Snag Row Blackberries
Red-breasted Sapsucker, by Ollie Oliver
Red-breasted Sapsucker,
by Ollie Oliver

The Eastside Audubon team at Marymoor Park is on track to eradicate invasive blackberries in a key habitat area, and trail improvement continues. 

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Eastside Audubon Takes Aim at Power Plan
Lazuli Bunting, by Ollie Oliver
Lazuli Bunting,
by Ollie Oliver

A plan for new high-capacity power lines on the Eastside and proposals to increase power boat access to Marymoor Park are among current targets of action by the Conservation Committee. 

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Golden-Plovers: Birds of the Month
American Golden-Plover, by Tim Boyer
American
Golden-Plover,
by Tim Boyer
With their lovely, golden backs, American and Pacific Golden-Plovers were once thought to be variants of one species. In Washington we may see both during fall migration.
FeederWatch Starts November 8
Red-breasted Nuthatch, by Mick Thompson
Red-breasted Nuthatch,
by Mick Thompson

This winter don't just stare out the window at the rain. Stare out the window and count birds for science! 

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Birding Calendar: Walks, Trips, & Activities
Local Birding
October 21 (Tuesday): Lake Sammamish State Park
October 21 (Tuesday): Juanita Bay Park
October 27 (Monday): Birding the Hot Spots of King County

Family Birding
September 27 (Saturday): Snoqualmie Valley Trail
October 4 (Saturday): Marymoor Park
October 5 (Sunday):
 
Eastside Park Rangers Nature Walk

Field Trips
October 15 (Wednesday): Whidbey Island
October 25 (Saturday): Fox Island to Key Peninsula

Beginning birders and non-members are welcome. Please read our Tips for Successful Birding With Eastside Audubon.

Printable list of all October activities
Calendar at a glance
Volume 34, Number 8
October, 2014
October Program: Birds, Backyard Habitat and Beyond   
Northern Flicker, by Mick Thompson
Northern Flicker,
by Mick Thompson
Thursday, October 23
Hospitality 6:30 p.m.
Program 7 p.m.
Marymoor Park
Work Party 
Killdeer, by Ollie Oliver
Killdeer, by Ollie Oliver
Saturday, October 4
9 a.m. to noon
Public welcome!

Committee Meetings 
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