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ty of people cannot be measured.” Marv Breece wrote about 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 the
afterlife, and it is fitting that Patrick will beat me to Carolina Parakeet,
Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Labrador Duck, Passenger Pigeon, Great Auk,
Bachman’s Warbler, and Eskimo Curlew. I wish him well. And, should I
see a tall fellow with a scope over his shoulder trudging through the
sands of Midway Beach, Damon Point, or Oyhut Game Range in that
wonderful 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.”
Patrick’s 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 this
state. 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 Wetlands
Park. Ken Brown had Patrick and Ruth in one of his birding classes
years ago, and says, “You could see the eagerness and ability Patrick
possessed as a teenager. As he grew in birding, he led many field trips
for TAS, later branching out to WOS and of course
making many great discoveries on his own
across the state. On TAS’ Christmas Bird
Count, Patrick was always contributing great
finds and eventfully leading an intercity
area. It was always amazing as we
gathered to hear new finds as his
knowledge of the area grew. Patrick
was quiet and thoughtful, but just
mention an avenue of birding and
he would share his knowledge.”
The Washington Ornithological
Society has named its Young Birder
Scholarship after Patrick, and there
is talk of naming a special site for
him in Grays Harbor County, where
Patrick and Ruth tracked down many
of the best birds ever found in this
state. Donations are still being accepted
in Patrick’s name at Nisqually NWR,
100 Brown Farm Rd,
Olympia WA 98516.

Left: Patrick
helping at the
Christmas Bird
Count dinner,
December ‘05
Photos by
Patrick Sullivan
from above, going
counter-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 Sullivan’s yard, Fircrest, Nov. ‘06

Buff-Breasted Sandpiper, Midway Beach, August ‘07

Hooded Oriole in Magnolia, Seattle, June ‘06

Photo/Diane Yorgason-Quinn

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 Just the other day... Here’s what TAS was doing back in 1982
By Helen Engle and best times to go. They provide say, “We have
many maps, and excellent guides so much old-
The lead article in the to seasons and habitat. Paul’s growth, we
November 1982 TOWHEE had book report ended with, “Wahl can afford to
this jubilant item by Nancy and Paulson have assembled a harvest a
Thomas. “Champagne corks guide which is more than helpful great deal of
popped at a social hour follow- and informative; for Washington it without
ing the Audubon Council of Birders it is indispensable.” jeopardizing
Washington’s meeting in Ellensburg. Thais Bock’s list of birds in her old-growth
Celebrants cheered “Word on Birds” column is interesting for dependent
the new Protection Island the names of the people who saw the birds. species. We
National Wildlife Refuge act, Turning in their good sightings were Joe are not in
which had finally cleared Terlouw, Mark Egger, Bill Reichert, Eugene danger at this
Congress only two days ear- Hunn, Ralph Widrig, Margaret & Ed point.”
lier and the Mount St. Helens Stolarick, Mary Jane Cooper, Lin The TAS
National Volcanic Monument Holverstott, Ken Brown, Dayne Boyden, November Photo from Tahoma archives
Act signed into law by Doris Erickson, Bob Ramsey, Ken Knittle, calendar Helen Engle from days of yore.
President Reagan on Jim Tucker, Wally Wilkins, Bob & Pat started off
Ronald Reagan August 26.” Evans, Carla Hansmann, Rosemary Kay, with a south Puget Sound trip on Walt Adams’
Third District congressman Karl Lundberg, Diane Bock. boat; and a walk down Puget Gulch from the
Don Bonker, who headed the fight for both TOWHEE editor Chuck Bergman wrote of top to Ruston Way with Pam Yorks. Norris
bills, flew to Ellensburg to review the council’s the new study at WA Game Department -- Cone and Karl Lundberg led the Nisqually
standing ovation. Bonker in turn lavished assessing the numbers of Spotted Owls in our National Wildlife Refuge census hikes; TAS’
praise on Audubon leaders Eleanor Stopps state’s ancient forests. The pressure is on to Jean Kyle and Rainier Audubon’s Sharon
and Lorna Campion for Protection Island; and harvest old-growth as stated by Assistant Steiner led an exploration of the fingers of land
Susan Saul for Mount St. Helens. Secretary of Agriculture John Crowell. He in manmade Lake Tapps. TAS had a booth at
Paul Webster did a book review has direct responsibility for the the PLU Yule Boutique. John Slipp led a geol-
of A guide to Bird Finding in Wash- US Forest Service and is an ogy interpretation from the sea cliffs to the Day
ington, published by T.R. (Terry) avid birder, former president Island Marina along the waterfront of The
Wahl and Dennis Paulson. He of Portland (Oregon) Audubon Narrows.
Society. This quote from TASers were into recycling, taking cans, bot-
outlined how this important book
Crowell indicates what the tles, paper, batteries, plastic, etc. to Puget
had morphed from stapled mim- environmental community is up Sound Recycling, 10721 A Street; Tacoma
eographed pages in 1971 to the against, “It is socially desirable Recycling, 2318 S Tacoma Way; New Age
1982 version with plastic-ringed to increase the harvest of old- Recycling, 10013 Lakeview SW and CME Recycle,
pages so the book would lie growth timber. Through intensive 4214 North Meridian in Puyallup. Are those
flat. multiple use on our National places still in business?
The authors listed over 100 Forests, increased harvest and spe-
prime birding areas in the state, cies like the Spotted Owl need not Feedback, comments and reminiscences
with directions, the bird list of that area, be incompatible.” He went on to welcome, 253-564-3112, Hengle@iinet.com.

Dead bird in your backyard?

Feed birds with care and cleanliness
Fall’s shorter days and cold- From CROSSING PATHS Fall 2007, Wash. Dept. of Fish on birds’ faces, legs, wings
er nights bring migrating birds and Wildlife. Reports of dead birds in Washington can and feet. The virus is spread
through Washington’s neigh- be made to the Dead Bird Reports line, 1-800-606-8768. by direct contact with infect-
borhoods and bird feeders Source http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/crospath/cross 02.htm ed birds, ingestion of food
back in operation for many and water contaminated by
Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary managers. sick birds, or contact with contaminated surfaces such as at
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) feeders, birdbaths, and perches. Insects also carry the dis-
veterinarian Kristin Mansfield has received calls from bird ease from one bird to another.
feeding enthusiasts wondering if it’s “safe” to start feeding • Aspergillosis - disease caused by fungal mold that grows
again since a disease outbreak earlier this year prompted a on damp feed or soil in or around the feeder. Birds inhale
WDFW recommendation to temporarily stop feeding. fungal spores and the disease spreads throughout their lungs
“It’s been several weeks since we’ve received any reports and air sacs, causing bronchitis and pneumonia.
consistent with salmonellosis, so from a disease-prevention • Trichomaniasis - disease caused by small parasites that
standpoint it’s probably safe to start feeding birds again,” affects a wide variety of animals, including humans. The
Illustration/R.Kelton
Mansfield said, “as long as you clean and disinfect feeders disease causes sores in their mouths and throats, and results
on a regular basis.” in death from starvation or dehydration. • Clean up wastes - Regularly rake the area underneath
On the other hand, bird feeding enthusiasts who live in If evidence of any of these diseases is seen, immediately feeders to remove droppings and old, moldy seed. Mount
black bear habitat should hold off on feeding until remove feeders and/or clean them with a bactericide, like a feeders over a surface that can be swept easily. Move feed-
November, when most bears den up for the winter. Black ten percent chlorine or bleach solution (one part bleach to ers around periodically to keep droppings from collecting.
bears raid bird feeders in some areas, and chronic problem ten parts warm water). Soak feeders and all parts for at least • Use good feed - If any feed smells or looks moldy, don’t
situations can result in bears being euthanized. 10 minutes. Scrub, thoroughly rinse, and dry completely use it. Disinfect storage containers and scoops used with
Salmonellosis is probably the most common avian dis- before re-using. Repeat every couple of weeks or more spoiled feed before replacing with fresh feed.
ease at feeders in Washington. The disease afflicts species often if you notice sick birds. Avoid using wood feeders • Avoid seed mixes - Most birds will scatter mixes, espe-
that flock together in large numbers at feeders and transmit because they’re difficult to keep clean. Make sure feeders cially those with mostly milo or millet, for more preferred
the disease through droppings. allow rainwater to drain. seed and the waste can become wet and moldy.
The first indication of the disease is often a seemingly One of the better ways to address the potential disease “Remember that wild birds are not dependent on back-
tame bird on or near a feeder. The birds become very lethar- problem during the wet months of the year is to switch to yard feeding stations,” Mansfield said. “Birds use natural
gic, fluff out their feathers, and are easy to approach. using only tube feeders rather than platform feeders. food sources year-round in addition to feeders, so you don’t
It’s possible, although uncommon, for people to become Feeders that have more flat surfaces collect more drop- have to worry about always keeping feeders filled. For the
sick from the salmonella bacteria through direct contact pings, fungus, and other dirt that may spread disease. most part, supplemental feeding isn’t critical to bird sur-
with infected birds, bird droppings, or through pet cats that Other ways to minimize disease outbreak at feeders: vival. It’s mostly recreational, allowing us close-up views
catch sick birds. People who handle birds, bird feeders or • Give birds space - Spread more feeders over a greater and greater appreciation of birds.”
bird baths should wear gloves and wash their hands. space. Crowding is a key factor in spreading disease
“This is a reproduction of a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Other bird diseases that may be observed at backyard because birds have more direct contact, jostle each other, document and is not the official document or regulations of the Washington
feeding stations include: and are stressed and thus more vulnerable. Use smaller Department of Fish and Wildlife. The accuracy of the reproduction cannot be
• Avian Pox -- a viral disease that causes wartlike growths feeders that allow only a couple of birds to feed at a time. guaranteed by WDFW.” http://wdfw.wa.gov/disclaim.htm

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Port of Tacoma to preserve 60 acres of NE Tacoma open space
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 Julia’s Gulch and Storey
Pit, will maintain a buffer between the Port of
Tacoma’s industrial activities and Northeast
Tacoma neighborhoods.
The 31-acre Julia’s 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. Funds
for the property came from several sources, includ-
ing a $245,000 coastal land conservation grant,
$300,000 from the City’s open space fund and the
$1.5 million the City paid the Port to settle cleanup
costs at a former municipal landfill on the Port’s
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 Port’s important industrial
developments and the equally essential residential
areas of Northeast Tacoma.”
While discussing the potential purchase of
Julia’s 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 the
site are suitable for development,
and the remaining 29 acres of the
site are expected to join Julia’s
Dick Marzano
Gulch as open space. The two
property 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

The Western Bluebirds of

McChord Air Force Base
Thank you! 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
Thank you to everyone Anonymous – two table
been successful in 2 boxes which had full grass
who made our Early Bird Pierce Conservation District nests and indicated some use.
Gets the Worm Breakfast Event a success. University of Puget Sound We have not banded the nestlings since the 2004
season, but one male was observed with a color
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsor: Thank you to our Table Captains who band indicating he had been banded here in 2003.
The Boeing Company. ensured a successful event: Another 2003 banded male seen last year was
Thank you to our Corporate Table Sponsors Ken Batker John Olsen sighted again at the same box. On May 11 a dead,
who have helped underwrite this event at Terry Conner Nancy Pearson unbanded bluebird was found at the base of the oak
Dick Dorsett
the $1,000 level:
Helen Engle
Leslie Ann Rose with box #32. This usually productive area was
Dave Seabrook
McMurray & Swift Inc.
Gary Geddes Dave Senner
not used again this season. Fledglings typically
The Port of Tacoma
HomeStreet Bank Thelma Gilmur Margie Shea leave the nest by the end of July. This year, the
Puget Sound Energy Al Jordon Dan Sherman second brood on box #42 remained in the box until
Wayne Larson Tom Stenger late August.
Thank you to our Individual and Table Robert Mack Anna Thurston The front of box #4 was chewed by squirrels and
Sponsors who have helped underwrite this Fred Matthaei will be replaced. We anticipate adding several more
event at the $500 level. Mahan Monty Cascade Land
Al Jordon Tonya Oliver Conservancy
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.

November 2007 www.tahomaaudubon.org Page 9

 VOLUNTEER Recognition

A Day Adriana Hess is a Wetland Park,

nestled in University Place.
Most people don’t know it even exists;
Thanks ...
In The it’s a secluded beautiful space.
There is a quiet sense of wonder
that at first you might just miss.
to grounds helpers
from September 16
to October 15, 2007
Park With There’s a special feature in this park;
it’s the woman who maintains it.
She lets you know immediately Helpers showed up at our
regular Friday work parties and
Mother this isn’t just a park.
It’s an educational opportunity
if you just take time to walk.
prepared the ground for plant-
ing of over 150 plants that was
then done by eighteen gung-ho

Nature
Her experience is beyond compare
as she describes each plant by name. volunteers on “Make a Difference
She continues on in any weather, Day”, Saturday, October 13.
withstanding heat, the cold, and rain. Thanks go to the following:
By Dixie Harris It is a wonderful sense of being Gregg and Jack Allard, Haley
when you’re with her on a walk. Gross, Karen Bloustine, Sean
She reminds us of the history Puch, Colin Roth, Anna Thurston,
through her stories, poems, and thoughts. Dixie and Bud Harris, Julie
There are people that can change our lives Kerrigan, Acacia Johnston, Stan
like no others can Bloustine, Sue Schub, Margie
and you hope that you have taken time Griffin, Mary Wuest, Crystal
to get the message that they send. Swetz, David Steele, Oney
So when Thelma Gilmur calls your name, Crandall, Steve Phipps, Ray
make sure that you are listening. Brabham, Tom Gergen.
If you just take time to understand, Hope to see
volunteer opportunity is awaiting. more help-
Some time there will come a day ers on
when Thelma is not here Fridays in
and we will miss her words of wisdom November,
but the answers still are clear. from 9 to 11
For there is a park, a special park, a.m.
and when some of us are old,
we will remember why it is here
because Thelma told us so.
Photo/R.Kelton

“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled ...... 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 University
Place make a Difference Day.
Because of their efforts and
the efforts of many like
them, the Adriana Hess
Audubon Center is thriv-
ing like never before.

Below: Thelma Gilmur

and Julie Kerrigan, vol-
unteer coordinator, take
a break from directing
volunteers during Uni-
versity Place make a
Difference Day.
Photos/Bryan Flint

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 WELCOME to New and Returning Members
September 16 to October 15, 2007
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 Johnson
Family, 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, Brown, Care DeLeeuw, Anita Dorman, Robert
Maureen Soler, Soroptimist Intl-Tacoma, Lee Flint & Letha Schwiesow, Ed Hume, Fred
Steele, Carol Steiger, L S Stosalovich, Jeff Tepper, Johnstone, Byrna Klavano, Margaret Kraft, Pat
Beatrice Thompson & George Doolittle, Pamela Krick, Jean McCord, Deborah Pederson, Janet
Thompson, Steven J Urback DDS, Jean Roller, Patrick Ryan, Adele Stevens, Robert &
Vandenmark, Kim Zumwalt. Hanne Syrovatka, Beatrice Thompson & George
Doolittle, Karin Van Vlack, Jon & Kay Wagner.
Introductory: Greg Cook, Donah Greiner, Anna
Heuer-Blodgett, Wilbur Johnson, Vicki King, John Joint: Correne Beaudoin & Alan Hurr, Melisa
Koster, Werner Lemke, Katherine Knutson Meier, Evangelos, Maurene Ezell, Robert & Donna
Shawn Olsen, Alan & Jan Pearson, Frank Senecal, Ferguson, Elizabeth Fortenbery, Samuel
Walter & Laura Slaven, Judy Stirling, Leslie Will. McCormick, Donna Pepos, Phillip Schneider,
Carol M Smith, Jeffrey & Susan Stuart, Spencer &
Chapter renew: Jim & Laurie Bravneis, Michael Amy & Oscar Wise.

Mark your calendars and

How to tell when mom doesn’t like you best ... join Tahoma Audubon for the
Great Backyard Bird Count
In February, volunteers throughout the U.S. and Cana-
da are invited to“Count 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!
Checks payable to: Tahoma Audubon 2917 Morrison
Rd. W. University Place, 98466 Tahoma Audubon
Society, established in 1969, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Membership Fee:
___ Introductory (first year) $20
___ Joint National/Tahoma Audubon $50
organization. Donations are tax deductible.

Membership ___
___
Chapter member renewal
Other Contributions _____________
$30

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

an Introductory member of Tahoma Audubon you also receive a National Member(s) Name: _______________________________________
Audubon membership and Audubon Magazine for one year. Renewing Address: _______________________________________________
your Chapter Membership ensures that we can continue to do our work in
Pierce County. Chapter membership includes: Towhee newsletter sub- City______________________________ Zip__________________
scription, free family events, birding trip invitations, class & book dis- Phone: home ___________________business _________________
counts, conservation activities, annual celebrations and more. Joint TAS/
e-mail: ________________________________________________
National Audubon membership includes: Chapter membership, National
membership, annual Audubon Magazine subscription, and support of
Member #: _______________________________ (office use only)
Important Bird Areas (IBA) and state and national conservation agendas.

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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 University
Place.
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 09, 9 to 11am, Breakfast and Work
Party, Adriana Hess Audubon Center. v
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, There’s Fungus Among
Us!, Mushroom walk at Penrose Point State Park.
f Adriana Hess Audubon Center in University
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
Tue Nov 13, 7 to 9pm, Intermediate Birding
class, Adriana Hess Audubon Center.
Wed Nov 14 3:15 to 4:45pm, 10:30am Budding
Scientists, Adriana Hess Audubon Center in
University Place.
Fri Nov 16, 9 to 11am, Breakfast and Work
TAHOMA AUDUBON November Program
Topic: TBD
When: November 9, 2007
Where: Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 South
Tyler, Tacoma
Who: To be determined
Time: Refreshments at 7:00 P.M. Meeting at
7:30 P.M.
Fall brings the welcome return of Audubon
programs. Plan on joining us the second Fri-
day of each month for fun, interesting nature
programs 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 TAS’s Program Chair, a big role to fill
TowheeThe
Tahoma Audubon Society YO2
2917 Morrison Road West
University Place, WA 98466
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
Not applicable on the internets
Calendar
Key to letter symbols
f Field Trip Page
v Volunteer page
m Environmental Matters Page
a Related article in The Towhee
E Education Page
Party, Adriana Hess Audubon Center. v
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
Tue Nov 20, 7 to 9pm, Intermediate Birding
class, Adriana Hess Audubon Center.
Wed Nov 21 10:30am to 12pm, Budding Scientists,
Place.
Fri Nov 23, 9 to 11am Breakfast and Work
Party, Adriana Hess Audubon Center. v
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
Tue Nov 27, 7 to 9pm, Intermediate Birding
after the years of successful coordination by
Judy 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 TAS
office and posted on the website as soon as
one is scheduled.
If you have recommendations or would like
to be considered for a presentation, please
contact Katrina at katweihs@earthlink.net or
253-304-6422. Be sure to include contacts,
topics, and best times to reach you for further
information. She is also seeking individuals
who may be interested in joining the program
committee (a committee which may only host
1 at this time).
Nonprofit Org
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PAID
Tacoma, WA
Permit No. 177
For additional information on educa-
tion programs contact Tahoma Audu-
bon at 253-565-9278; on the web at
www.tahomaaudubon.org
Or The Tacoma Nature Center at
253-591-6439 or on the web at
www.metroparkstacoma.org
class, Adriana Hess Audubon Center.
Wed Nov 28 3:15 to 4:45pm, Budding Scientists,
Adriana Hess Audubon Center in University
Place.
Fri Nov 30, 9 to 11am, Breakfast and Work
Party, Adriana Hess Audubon Center. v
Fri Nov 30, 10:30am to 12pm, Storytimes, Adriana
Hess Audubon Center in University Place.
DECEMBER 2007
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
1pm, Birdwalk, Adriana Hess
Mon Dec 10, 12 to 1pm
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,
Adriana Hess Audubon Center in University
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
In this issue:
25 years ago page 8
BirdSongs page 5
Bryan Flint column page 2
Education page 4
Environment matters page 3
Field trips page 5
New members
Paul Webster
page 11
page 1
TAS programs page 12
Volunteer recognition page 10