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November 2007 www.tahomaaudubon.org Page 7

Left: Patrickhelping at theChristmas BirdCount dinner,December 05

continued from page 1

Photos by

Patrick Sullivan

from above, goingcounter-clockwise:

Black Phoebe, Auburn, April 06

Black-Footed Albatross on pelagic trip, July 07

Black-Thoated Sparrow at Wanapum State Park, June 06

Flicker with berry in Sullivans yard, Fircrest, Nov. 06

Buff-Breasted Sandpiper, Midway Beach, August 07

Hooded Oriole in Magnolia, Seattle, June 06

Photo/Diane Yorgason-Quinn

ty of people cannot be measured. Marv Breece wroteabout Patrick,Rare birds do not slap you on the behind; they must be earned.

And Doug Schonewald from Moses Lake wrote, I do believe in theafterlife, and it is fitting that Patrick will beat me to Carolina Parakeet,Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Labrador Duck, Passenger Pigeon, Great Auk,Bachmans Warbler, and Eskimo Curlew. I wish him well. And, should Isee a tall fellow with a scope over his shoulder trudging through thesands of Midway Beach, Damon Point, or Oyhut Game Range in thatwonderful sea-fog, I will look twice. And, if he disappears in a waft of

fog, I will know that I have company and will take solace in that.Patricks name will go down in history because of several firsts he

found that have been recorded for posterity by the Records Committee.I myself remember when he found me my first Swamp Sparrow in thisstate. Just this past weekend, I was with Dorothy Husband who com-mented when we were at the Hoquiam sewer pond that Patrick had

found her life Tufted Duck there for her. Everyone has a Patrick story!But Patrick was raised in Tahoma Audubon and never quit giving back,for instance, doing the regular census at TAS Adriana Hess WetlandsPark. Ken Brown had Patrick and Ruth in one of his birding classes

years ago, and says, You could see the eagerness and ability Patrickpossessed as a teenager. As he grew in birding, he led many field tripsfor TAS, later branching out to WOS and of course

making many great discoveries on his ownacross the state. On TAS Christmas Bird

Count, Patrick was always contributing greatfinds and eventfully leading an intercityarea. It was always amazing as wegathered to hear new finds as his

knowledge of the area grew. Patrickwas quiet and thoughtful, but justmention an avenue of birding and

he would share his knowledge.The Washington Ornithological

Society has named its Young BirderScholarship after Patrick, and thereis talk of naming a special site forhim in Grays Harbor County, wherePatrick and Ruth tracked down many

of the best birds ever found in thisstate. Donations are still being accepted

in Patricks name at Nisqually NWR,100 Brown Farm Rd,

Olympia WA 98516.


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By Helen Engle

The lead article in theNovember 1982 TOWHEE hadthis jubilant item by NancyThomas. Champagne corkspopped at a social hour follow-ing the Audubon Council of

Washingtons meeting in Ellensburg.Celebrants cheeredthe new Protection IslandNational Wildlife Refuge act,which had finally clearedCongress only two days ear-lier and the Mount St. HelensNational Volcanic Monument

Act signed into law byPresident Reagan on

August 26.Third District congressman

Don Bonker, who headed the fight for bothbills, flew to Ellensburg to review the councilsstanding ovation. Bonker in turn lavished

praise on Audubon leaders Eleanor Stoppsand Lorna Campion for Protection Island; andSusan Saul for Mount St. Helens.

Paul Webster did a book review

ofA guide to Bird Finding in Wash-

ington, published by T.R. (Terry)

Wahl and Dennis Paulson. He

outlined how this important book

had morphed from stapled mim-

eographed pages in 1971 to the

1982 version with plastic-ringed

pages so the book would lie

flat.The authors listed over 100

prime birding areas in the state,with directions, the bird list of that area,

and best times to go. They providemany maps, and excellent guides

to seasons and habitat. Paulsbook report ended with, Wahland Paulson have assembled aguide which is more than helpfuland informative; for Washington

Birders it is indispensable.

Thais Bocks list of birds in herWord on Birds column is interesting for

the names of the people who saw the birds.Turning in their good sightings were JoeTerlouw, Mark Egger, Bill Reichert, EugeneHunn, Ralph Widrig, Margaret & EdStolarick, Mary Jane Cooper, LinHolverstott, Ken Brown, Dayne Boyden,Doris Erickson, Bob Ramsey, Ken Knittle,Jim Tucker, Wally Wilkins, Bob & PatEvans, Carla Hansmann, Rosemary Kay,Karl Lundberg, Diane Bock.

TOWHEE editor Chuck Bergman wrote ofthe new study at WA Game Department --assessing the numbers of Spotted Owls in our

states ancient forests. The pressure is on toharvest old-growth as stated by Assistant

Secretary of Agriculture John Crowell. Hehas direct responsibility for theUS Forest Service and is anavid birder, former presidentof Portland (Oregon) AudubonSociety. This quote fromCrowell indicates what theenvironmental community is upagainst, It is socially desirableto increase the harvest of old-growth timber. Through intensivemultiple use on our NationalForests, increased harvest and spe-

cies like the Spotted Owl need notbe incompatible. He went on to

say, We haveso much old-growth, wecan afford toharvest agreat deal ofit without

jeopardizing

o ld -growthd ep end en tspecies. Weare not indanger at thispoint.

The TASN o v e m b e rc a l e n d a rstarted offwith a south Puget Sound trip on Walt Adamsboat; and a walk down Puget Gulch from thetop to Ruston Way with Pam Yorks. NorrisCone and Karl Lundberg led the NisquallyNational Wildlife Refuge census hikes; TAS

Jean Kyle and Rainier Audubons SharonSteiner led an exploration of the fingers of landin manmade Lake Tapps. TAS had a booth atthe PLU Yule Boutique. John Slipp led a geol-ogy interpretation from the sea cliffs to the DayIsland Marina along the waterfront of TheNarrows.

TASers were into recycling, taking cans, bot-tles, paper, batteries, plastic, etc. to PugetSound Recycling, 10721 A Street; TacomaRecycling, 2318 S Tacoma Way; New AgeRecycling, 10013 Lakeview SW and CME Recycle,4214 North Meridian in Puyallup. Are thoseplaces still in business?

Just the other day...

Heres what TAS was doing back in 1982

Feedback, comments and reminiscenceswelcome, 253-564-3112, [email protected].

Photo from Tahoma archives

Helen Engle from days of yore.

Ronald Reagan

Falls shorter days and cold-

er nights bring migrating birds

through Washingtons neigh-

borhoods and bird feeders

back in operation for many

Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary managers.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)

veterinarian Kristin Mansfield has received calls from birdfeeding enthusiasts wondering if its safe to start feeding

again since a disease outbreak earlier this year prompted a

WDFW recommendation to temporarily stop feeding.

Its been several weeks since weve received any reports

consistent with salmonellosis, so from a disease-prevention

standpoint its probably safe to start feeding birds again,

Mansfield said, as long as you clean and disinfect feeders

on a regular basis.

On the other hand, bird feeding enthusiasts who live in

black bear habitat should hold off on feeding until

November, when most bears den up for the winter. Black

bears raid bird feeders in some areas, and chronic problem

situations can result in bears being euthanized.

Salmonellosis is probably the most common avian dis-

ease at feeders in Washington. The disease afflicts species

that flock together in large numbers at feeders and transmit

the disease through droppings.

The first indication of the disease is often a seemingly

tame bird on or near a feeder. The birds become very lethar-gic, fluff out their feathers, and are easy to approach.

Its possible, although uncommon, for people to become

sick from the salmonella bacteria through direct contact

with infected birds, bird droppings, or through pet cats that

catch sick birds. People who handle birds, bird feeders or

bird baths should wear gloves and wash their hands.

Other bird diseases that may be observed at backyard

feeding stations include:

Avian Pox -- a viral disease that causes wartlike growths

on birds faces, legs, wings

and feet. The virus is spread

by direct contact with infect-

ed birds, ingestion of food

and water contaminated by

sick birds, or contact with contaminated surfaces such as at

feeders, birdbaths, and perches. Insects also carry the dis-

ease from one bird to another.Aspergillosis - disease caused by fungal mold that grows

on damp feed or soil in or around the feeder. Birds inhale

fungal spores and the disease spreads throughout their lungs

and air sacs, causing bronchitis and pneumonia.

Trichomaniasis - disease caused by small parasites that

affects a wide variety of animals, including humans. The

disease causes sores in their mouths and throats, and results

in death from starvation or dehydration.

If evidence of any of these diseases is seen, immediately

remove feeders and/or clean them with a bactericide, like a

ten percent chlorine or bleach solution (one part bleach to

ten parts warm water). Soak feeders and all parts for at least

10 minutes. Scrub, thoroughly rinse, and dry completely

before re-using. Repeat every couple of weeks or more

often if you notice sick birds. Avoid using wood feedersbecause theyre difficult to keep clean. Make sure feeders

allow rainwater to drain.

One of the better ways to address the potential disease

problem during the wet months of the year is to switch to

using only tube feeders rather than platform feeders.

Feeders that have more flat surfaces collect more drop-

pings, fungus, and other dirt that may spread disease.

Other ways to minimize disease outbreak at feeders:

Give birds space - Spread more feeders over a greater

space. Crowding is a key factor in spreading disease

because birds have more direct contact, jostle each other,

and are stressed and thus more vulnerable. Use smallerfeeders that allow only a couple of birds to feed at a time.

Clean up wastes - Regularly rake the area underneath

feeders to remove droppings and old, moldy seed. Mount

feeders over a surface that can be swept easily. Move feed-

ers around periodically to keep droppings from collecting. Use good feed - If any feed smells or looks moldy, dont

use it. Disinfect storage containers and scoops used with

spoiled feed before replacing with fresh feed.

Avoid seed mixes - Most birds will scatter mixes, espe-

cially those with mostly milo or millet, for more preferredseed and the waste can become wet and moldy.

Remember that wild birds are not dependent on back-

yard feeding stations, Mansfield said. Birds use natural

food sources year-round in addition to feeders, so you dont

have to worry about always keeping feeders filled. For the

most part, supplemental feeding isnt critical to bird sur-

vival. Its mostly recreational, allowing us close-up viewsand greater appreciation of birds.

This is a reproduction of a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

document and is not the official document or regulations of the Washington

Department of Fish and Wildlife. The accuracy of the reproduction cannot be

guaranteed by WDFW. http://wdfw.wa.gov/disclaim.htm

Dead bird in your backyard?

From CROSSING PATHS Fall 2007, Wash. Dept. of Fishand Wildlife. Reports of dead birds in Washington canbe made to the Dead Bird Reports line, 1-800-606-8768.

Source http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/crospath/cross 02.htm

Illustration/R.Kelton

Feed birds with care and cleanliness


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Thank you to everyonewho made our Early Bird

Gets the Worm Breakfast Event a success.

Thank you to our Corporate Sponsor:The Boeing Company.

Thank you to our Corporate Table Sponsorswho have helped underwrite this event atthe $1,000 level:McMurray & Swift Inc.The Port of TacomaHomeStreet BankPuget Sound Energy

Thank you to our Individual and TableSponsors who have helped underwrite thisevent at the $500 level.

Al Jordon

Anonymous two tablePierce Conservation District

University of Puget Sound

Thank you to our Table Captains whoensured a successful event:

On Wednesday, October 17, the Port of Tacoma

Commission Wednesday approved the purchase of

two forested properties in Northeast Tacoma, pre-

serving almost 60 acres of open space. Purchase of

the properties, known as Julias Gulch and Storey

Pit, will maintain a buffer between the Port of

Tacomas industrial activities and Northeast

Tacoma neighborhoods.

The 31-acre Julias Gulch, purchased from

Woodworth & Co. for $2 million, involves a first-

of-its-kind partnership among the Port, City of

Tacoma and Cascade Land Conservancy. Fundsfor the property came from several sources, includ-

ing a $245,000 coastal land conservation grant,

$300,000 from the Citys open space fund and the

$1.5 million the City paid the Port to settle cleanup

costs at a former municipal landfill on the Ports

Gog-le-hi-te II habitat restoration site near the

Puyallup River. The entire 31-acre Northeast

Tacoma property on the east side of Commencement

Bay will remain open space through a $45,000

stewardship agreement with Cascade Land

Conservancy.

We believe in being a good neighbor, said Port

of Tacoma Commission President Dick Marzano.

This innovative partnership preserves vital open

space between the Ports important industrialdevelopments and the equally essential residential

areas of Northeast Tacoma.While discussing the potential purchase of

Julias Gulch with the Port, owner Woodworth &

Co. proposed selling an additional 36-acre parcel,

known as Storey Pit, farther north on Marine View

Drive.

Port Commissioners Wed-

nesday also approved the $4.8

million purchase of Storey Pit.

About six or seven acres of thesite are suitable for development,

and the remaining 29 acres of the

site are expected to join Julias

Gulch as open space. The twoproperty purchases total almost

60 acres of natural habitat and buffer between the

industrial Tideflats and Northeast Tacoma neigh-

borhoods.

The Tacoma City Council is expected to consider

approving the $1.5 million claim settlement and

partnership agreement at its October 23 meeting.

To learn more about the Port of Tacoma, visit

www.portoftacoma.com

Port of Tacoma to preserve 60 acres of NE Tacoma open space

Thank you!

The Western Bluebirds of

McChord Air Force Base Reported by Care deLeeuw and Rosemary

Lenigan, with a special thank you to Valerie

Elliott for her support and assistance.

In 2007, we monitored 70 Bluebird boxes in 39

locations on the main post. In 31 places we dou-

ble-box which means that there are 2 boxes within

a 12-foot range. Another 4 boxes remain in the

south post area. Since this area is difficult to access

because of security-we only managed a final year

clean-out. On the main post, bluebirds nested suc-

cessfully in 6 locations-fledging approximately 37

young. In the south post area bluebirds may have

been successful in 2 boxes which had full grass

nests and indicated some use.

We have not banded the nestlings since the 2004season, but one male was observed with a color

band indicating he had been banded here in 2003.

Another 2003 banded male seen last year was

sighted again at the same box. On May 11 a dead,

unbanded bluebird was found at the base of the oak

with box #32. This usually productive area was

not used again this season. Fledglings typically

leave the nest by the end of July. This year, the

second brood on box #42 remained in the box until

late August.

The front of box #4 was chewed by squirrels and

will be replaced. We anticipate adding several more

boxes before next spring.

Use of boxes on main post:

bluebirds 21

tree swallows 37

chickadees 3

wrens 2

Background:The rarest form of habitat in Wash-

ington, the endangered south sound prairies once

covered 150,000 (some estimates say 250,000)

acres in pre-settlement times. Covering most of

Pierce, Thurston, and Mason counties and extend-

ing into portions of Lewis, Cowlitz, Clark, Wah-

kiakum, Island and Clallum Counties, the westside

grasslands are the legacy of the Vashon glaciation.

The giant glacier that created Puget Sound left be-hind huge outwash plains of deep gravel deposits

with poor soil and quick drainage. Several thousand

years after the glacial retreat, a shift to a warmer

drier climate in the Puget Trough area set the stage

for a mosaic of prairies, wetlands, and associated

oak and conifer woodlands.

The prairies are home to remnant population

of western bluebirds and ponderosa pines. Each

spring, prairies bloom with purple camas lilies, yel-

low buttercups, pink shooting stars, larkspur and

pink sea blush.

Dick Marzano

Ken BatkerTerry ConnerDick DorsettHelen Engle

GaryGeddesThelma Gilmur

Al Jordon

WayneLarsonRobert MackFred MatthaeiMahan Monty

Tonya Oliver

John Olsen

NancyPearsonLeslie Ann RoseDave SeabrookDave SennerMargie SheaDan ShermanTom Stenger

Anna Thurston

Cascade Land

Conservancy


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VOLUNTEER Recognition

Page 10 www.tahomaaudubon.org November 2007

... plants, and we will put them in the ground.Anna Thurston, left, leads native plant restora-tion efforts at the Adriana Hess Audubon Center.Right: Students from Pacific Lutheran Uni-versity pitched in during UniversityPlace make a Difference Day.Because of their efforts andthe efforts of many like

them, the Adriana HessAudubon Center is thriv-ing like never before.

Below: Thelma Gilmurand Julie Kerrigan, vol-unteer coordinator, takea break from directingvolunteers during Uni-versity Place make aDifference Day.

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled ...

Adriana Hess

is a Wetland Park,

nestled in University Place.

Most people dont know it even exists;

its a secluded beautiful space.

There is a quiet sense of wonder

that at first you might just miss.

Theres a special feature in this park;

its the woman who maintains it.She lets you know immediately

this isnt just a park.

Its an educational opportunity

if you just take time to walk.

Her experience is beyond compare

as she describes each plant by name.

She continues on in any weather,

withstanding heat, the cold, and rain.

It is a wonderful sense of being

when youre with her on a walk.

She reminds us of the history

through her stories, poems, and thoughts.

There are people that can change our lives

like no others can

and you hope that you have taken time

to get the message that they send.

So when Thelma Gilmur calls your name,

make sure that you are listening.

If you just take time to understand,

volunteer opportunity is awaiting.

Some time there will come a day

when Thelma is not here

and we will miss her words of wisdom

but the answers still are clear.

For there is a park, a special park,

and when some of us are old,

we will remember why it is here

because Thelma told us so.

A DayIn The

Park WithMotherNature

By Dixie Harris

Thanks ...

Helpers showed up at ourregular Friday work parties andprepared the ground for plant-ing of over 150 plants that wasthen done by eighteen gung-hovolunteers on Make a DifferenceDay, Saturday, October 13.

Thanks go to the following:Gregg and Jack Allard, HaleyGross, Karen Bloustine, SeanPuch, Colin Roth, Anna Thurston,Dixie and Bud Harris, JulieKerrigan, Acacia Johnston, Stan

Bloustine, Sue Schub, MargieGriffin, Mary Wuest, CrystalSwetz, David Steele, OneyCrandall, Steve Phipps, RayBrabham, Tom Gergen.

Hope to seemore help-ers onFridays inNovember,from 9 to 11a.m.

to grounds helpersfrom September 16to October 15, 2007

Photos/Bryan Flint

Photo/R.Kelton


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Tahoma Audubon is the Pierce County chapter of National Audubon. As

an Introductory member of Tahoma Audubon you also receive a National

Audubon membership and Audubon Magazine for one year. Renewing

your Chapter Membership ensures that we can continue to do our work in

Pierce County. Chapter membership includes: Towhee newsletter sub-scription, free family events, birding trip invitations, class & book dis-

counts, conservation activities, annual celebrations and more. Joint TAS/

National Audubon membership includes: Chapter membership, National

membership, annual Audubon Magazine subscription, and support of

Important Bird Areas (IBA) and state and national conservation agendas. Checkspayableto:TahomaAudubon2

917Morrison

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UniversityPlace,

98466Taho

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Society,establishedin1969,

isa501(c

)(3)nonprofit

organization.

Donationsaretaxdeductible.

Membership Fee:

___ Introductory (first year) $20

___ Joint National/Tahoma Audubon $50

___ Chapter member renewal $30

___ Other Contributions _____________

Member(s) Name: _______________________________________

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Membership

WELCOME to New and Returning Members

How to tell when mom doesnt like you best ...

New: Lowell Ashlock, Norma Ausmus, Michael

Bailey, Elizabeth Beer, Arthur Bjerk, Victoria

Bolander, Ruth Braden, Mary S Brown, Chris

Butler, Darlene Carty, Kate Dale, Bernadette

Dameron, Jean Dawson, Juanita Divens, Diane

Dunham, Henry Gabel, Elaine Harding, Martha

Hartley, Theresa Hiott, Doreen Hovermale,Rowena Jackson, Janis Jensen, Jessaka Klahn,

Joyce McClure, Bridget Mc Nassar, S McHugh,

Col Joanne L Moran, Agnes Nussle, Carol Oglesby,

Carol Proud, Kenneth Rhein, Mr & Mrs John

Rocki, Tim Schoenfelder, Dave Seabrook, Carol

Thomas, Mary Young, Craig Zimmerman.

Renewal: Doug & Sharon Aukland, Jean

Baranowski, Richard Carkner, Nate Chappell, Mr

& Mrs John Cragin, Michele Crayton, Sandra

Dunning, Kim Freeman, Janet Fry, Mr & Mrs

William Giddings, Connie Gosch, Dorothy

Harrison, Winnie Henry, Kathryn Higgins, Linda

Hofstad, Priscilla Huber, Ed Hume, Burton JohnsonFamily, Gulsevin Kayihan, Paul Kellogg, George

L Kenny, Bruce Labar,

The Lamb-Reinhardts,

Stephen Marek, Dane

Meyer, Loyd Miller,

Jack Philbrick,

Terry Puskas,

Janice Reeder,Richard Rhine,

Robyn Ryan, Martha Scoville, Todd Silver,

Maureen Soler, Soroptimist Intl-Tacoma, Lee

Steele, Carol Steiger, L S Stosalovich, Jeff Tepper,

Beatrice Thompson & George Doolittle, Pamela

Thompson, Steven J Urback DDS, Jean

Vandenmark, Kim Zumwalt.

Introductory: Greg Cook, Donah Greiner, Anna

Heuer-Blodgett, Wilbur Johnson, Vicki King, John

Koster, Werner Lemke, Katherine Knutson Meier,

Shawn Olsen, Alan & Jan Pearson, Frank Senecal,

Walter & Laura Slaven, Judy Stirling, Leslie Will.

Chapter renew: Jim & Laurie Bravneis, Michael

Brown, Care DeLeeuw, Anita Dorman, Robert

Flint & Letha Schwiesow, Ed Hume, Fred

Johnstone, Byrna Klavano, Margaret Kraft, Pat

Krick, Jean McCord, Deborah Pederson, Janet

Roller, Patrick Ryan, Adele Stevens, Robert &

Hanne Syrovatka, Beatrice Thompson & George

Doolittle, Karin Van Vlack, Jon & Kay Wagner.

Joint: Correne Beaudoin & Alan Hurr, Melisa

Evangelos, Maurene Ezell, Robert & Donna

Ferguson, Elizabeth Fortenbery, Samuel

McCormick, Donna Pepos, Phillip Schneider,

Carol M Smith, Jeffrey & Susan Stuart, Spencer &Amy & Oscar Wise.

September 16 to October 15, 2007

In February, volunteers throughout the U.S. and Cana-

da are invited toCount for Fun, Count for the Future!

New York, NY & Ithaca, NY, 23 October 2007-Mil-

lions of novice and accomplished bird watchers can

make their fascination with nature add up for science

and for the future during the 11th annual Great Backyard

Bird Count, led by Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Or-

nithology. During Presidents Day weekend, February

15-18, 2008, anyone

can count birds from

wherever they are

and enter their tallies

online at www.bird-

count.org. These re-

ports create an excit-

ing real-time picture

of where the birds are

across the continent

and contribute valu-

able information for science and conservation.In February 2007, citizen scientists across the United

States and Canada counted more than 11 million birds,

and tallied 616 species, for the tenth annual Great Back-

yard Bird Count (GBBC). The tenth annual GBBC was

a record-breaking count, with more than 80,000 check-

lists submitted, which exceeded the previous record of

61,000 checklists in 2000 by 33 percent!

Mark your calendars and

join Tahoma Audubon for the

Great Backyard Bird Count


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Tahoma Audubon Society YO2

2917 Morrison Road West

University Place, WA 98466

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Nonprofit Org

U.S. Postage

Tacoma, WA

Permit No. 177

PAID 25 years ago page 8BirdSongs page 5

Bryan Flint column page 2

Education page 4

Environment matters page 3

Field trips page 5

New members page 11

Paul Webster page 1

TAS programs page 12

Volunteer recognition page 10

In this issue:

Towhee

The November 2007

Fri Nov 02, 9 to 11am, Breakfast and Work

Party,Adriana Hess Audubon Center. v

Wed Nov 07 10:30am to 12pm, Budding Scientists,

Adriana Hess Audubon Center in UniversityPlace.

Tue Nov 06, 7 to 9pm, Intermediate Birding

class, Adriana Hess Audubon Center.

Wed Nov 07, 6 to 8pm, Green Drinks Tacoma,

Spar-Old Town.m

Thur Nov 8, 6:30 to 8:30pm, TAS Board Meeting,

Adriana Hess Audubon Center.



Fri Nov 9, 7 to 9pm, Membership Meeting,

Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler Street.

Sat Nov 10, 10 to 11:30am, Discovery Walk,

Lincoln Tree Farm.

Sat Nov 10, 1 to 3pm, Theres Fungus AmongUs!, Mushroom walk at Penrose Point State Park.

f

Sun, Nov. 11. 7:30 a.m. White-tailed Kites in the

Fall, Leader: Roger Orness. f

Mon Nov 12, 12 to 1pm, Birdwalk,Adriana Hess

Audubon Center. f



Wed Nov 14 3:15 to 4:45pm, 10:30am Budding

Scientists, Adriana Hess Audubon Center in

University Place.



Sat Nov 17, 10am to 4pm Flying Wild Workshop

for Educators.

Sun Nov 18, 8 to 9am, Nature Walk at Point

Defiance Park, Tacoma Point Defiance Park in

Tacoma. f

Mon Nov 19, 12 to 1pm, Plant Walk Adriana

Hess Audubon Center. f


class, Adriana Hess Audubon Center.Wed Nov 21 10:30am to 12pm, Budding Scientists,

Adriana Hess Audubon Center in University

Place.

Fri Nov 23, 9 to 11am Breakfast and Work


Sat Nov 24, Dec 8, 10am, Bird Walks at Penrose

Point State Park.f

Sat, Nov 24, 9 to 11:30 a.m. East Lake Washington,

Leader: Carol Schulz. f

Sat, Nov 24, 8:00 a.m. Fort Steilacoom Park,

Leader: Sue Summers. f



Wed Nov 28 3:15 to 4:45pm, Budding Scientists,


Place.



Fri Nov 30, 10:30am to 12pm, Storytimes, Adriana

Hess Audubon Center in University Place.

Sat Dec 01, Nature Mapping for Educators,

Tacoma Nature Mapping.

Tue, Dec. 4, 6:30 to 9:00pm, Christmas Iris

Folding, Rosanne Becker Instructor. a

Wed Dec 05, 10:30am to 12pm Budding Scientists,

Adriana Hess Audubon Center in University Place.

Fri, Dec 07, 9 to 11am, Breakfast and Work

Party, Adriana Hess Audubon Center. v

Sat, Dec 8, 10am, Bird Walks at Penrose Point

State Park.f

Sun, Dec 9, 6:30 a.m Kittitas County Birding in

Winter, Leader: Charlie Wright, Co-leader: Roger

Orness. f

Mon Dec 10, 12 to 1pm, Birdwalk, Adriana Hess

Audubon Center. f

Tues., Dec. 11, 6:30 to 9:00pm, More Christmas

Iris Folding, Rosanne Becker Instructor A

Wed Dec 12, 3:15 to 4:45pm, Budding Scientists,


Place.

Fri, Dec 14, 9 to 11am Breakfast and Work

Party, Adriana Hess Audubon Center v

Fri Dec 14, 7 to 9pm, Membership Meeting,

Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler Street

Sat Dec 15, 10 to 11:30am, Discovery Walk,

Commencement Bay Tour.

Mon Dec 17, 12 to 1pm Plant Walk,Adriana Hess

Audubon Center. f

Fri, Dec 21 9 to 11am Breakfast and Work

Party,Adriana Hess Audubon. v

Sat Dec 22, 10am to 1pm Family Winter Fest,

Morse Wildlife Preserve.

NOVEMBER 2007

DECEMBER 2007

TAHOMA AUDUBONNovember ProgramTopic: TBDWhen: November 9, 2007Where: Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 SouthTyler, TacomaWho: To be determinedTime: Refreshments at 7:00 P.M. Meeting at7:30 P.M.

Fall brings the welcome return of Audubonprograms. Plan on joining us the second Fri-day of each month for fun, interesting natureprograms and good refreshments. TAS en-courages you to bring your friends, neighbors,

and kids.This Fall also brings a change of Program

Chairs, the first in many years. Katrina Weihs,former education staff, has returned to volun-teer as TASs Program Chair, a big role to fill

after the years of successful coordination byJudy Austin. Due to the transition, a presenta-tion has yet to be secured at the time of sub-mission for the Towhee, but Katrina is work-ing furiously to bring you a fantastic program.

Announcements will be provided to the TASoffice and posted on the website as soon asone is scheduled.

If you have recommendations or would liketo be considered for a presentation, pleasecontact Katrina at [email protected] or253-304-6422. Be sure to include contacts,

topics, and best times to reach you for furtherinformation. She is also seeking individualswho may be interested in joining the programcommittee (a committee which may only host1 at this time).

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f Field Trip Page

v Volunteer page

mEnvironmental Matters Page

a Related article in The Towhee

E Education Page

Key to letter symbols For additional information on educa-tion programs contact Tahoma Audu-bon at 253-565-9278; on the web atwww.tahomaaudubon.org

Or The Tacoma Nature Center at253-591-6439 or on the web atwww.metroparkstacoma.org

Not applicable on the internets

11-2007 part 2 towhee newsletter tahoma audubon society

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