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This edition covers December and January. The next edition will be February, 2015. Enjoy the holidays!

December News

Volunteer Time Reports Requested by December 19
40 New Trees on the Marymoor BirdLoop

Jan McGruder Elected EAS President

Jan McGruder,
by Mick Thompson

The annual election was held at the November general meeting. Meet the people who were newly elected and re-elected to the board.
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Christmas Bird Count & Dinner December 20

Black-capped Chickadee,
by Mick Thompson

Count at home or head out with a team as Eastside Audubon does its part in this vital nationwide census of our winter birds. Then celebrate at our traditional supper.

Holiday Gift Wrap Needs a Few More Helpers

Marilyn Bazan,
by Mick Thompson

We'll be busy soon at the Redmond and Issaquah REIs. There are a few short volunteer shifts when you could be a big help - and have some holiday fun!
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Irruptive Species: Which Ones Will We See?

Snowy Owl,
by Mick Thompson

One of the pleasures of winter is to watch for unlikely birds visiting the Pacific Northwest, writes Andy McCormick.

Youth Education: Looking Back & Ahead

Youth Education Committee, by Mick Thompson

Youth Education Committee members,
by Mick Thompson

Eastside Audubon's Youth Education Committee brought the fascination of birding to more than 1,000 children in 2014.

Red Crossbill: Bird of the Month

Red Crossbill (Male), by Mick Thompson

Distinctly curved bills with crossed tips have evolved to make the crossbills specialists in opening seed cones like those of our most common Pacific Northwest evergreens.

Good News on Bear Creek Realignment