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President ----------Nancy Streiffert------------ ----(253) 796-2203
Vice President ----------Steve Feldman*-------------- ----(360) 802-5211
Treasurer ----------Jim Tooley *------------------ ----(253) 854-3070
Program Chair ----------Dale Meland*--------------- ----(253) 946-1637
Field Trip Chair ----------Carol Schulz----------------- ----(206) 824-7618
Backyard H abitat Chair ----------Carol Stoner*--------------- ----(253) 854-3207
M embership Chair ----------Pat Toth----------------------- ----(206) 767-4944
Conservation Chair ----------Dan Streiffert--------------- ----(253) 796-2203
M ailing Chair ----------Debra Russell---------------- ----(425) 271-0682
Hospitality ----------Jane Gardner ---------------- ----(253) 631-3105
Newsletter Editor ----------Nancy Hertzel-------------- ----(253) 255-1808
Education Chair ----------Annette Tabor*------------- ----(253) 927-3208
Christmas Bird Count Coordinator ----------Nancy Streiffert------------ ----(253) 796-2203
Board M ember ----------Max Prinsen------------------ ----(425) 432-9965
Board M ember ----------Erin Wojewodski-Prinsen ----(425) 432-9965
Weekly Bird Walks at Nisqually Lake Sammamish eBird Field Trip: Foothills Trail
Wednesdays Sunday, October 11 Saturday, September 26
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM 8:00 AM — Early Afternoon 7:30 AM — Early Afternoon
Leader: Phil Kelley Leader: Amy Schillinger Leader: Charlie Wright
Phil’s bird walk routes changed Join Amy on a field trip to Lake Join Charlie to bird and collect
in the spring of this year. The Sammamish State Park. Trails at important data at the Foothills Trail
boardwalk loop, including the twin this large park near Issaquah should and South Prairie near Orting in
barns and riparian overlook, is now have beautiful fall colors. The park Pierce County. Late summer and
the only area open to the public due has wetlands, two creeks, and three fall is the most productive season
to construction. Even so, birding beaches. We will look for migrant for birding the trail, which traverses
has been good. birds and birds in fall plumage. rich riparian habitat along South
Join Phil on his weekly walk as he BRING: Lunch or snacks, and Prairie Creek. This is a chance to
counts the birds at Nisqually. The drinks. Trails may be muddy, so ask questions and learn about the
group takes the boardwalk/trail loop dress for the weather. We may walk online database, www.eBird.org.
out to the twin barns, the Nisqually up to one mile. Species bar charts for the trail made
overlook area, and the riparian area, MEET: At 8:00 AM at the by eBird will be handed out and
totaling about two miles. Newcastle Park & Ride, exit 9, our sightings will be entered and
BRING: Good walking shoes or north of Renton on I-405. Be shared by all after the trip. Migrant
boots, raingear, water, snacks, and careful to turn right (up the hill) to warblers, sparrows, flycatchers,
$3 for entry fee unless you have a enter the P & R, and do not drive woodpeckers, raptors, and more
pass. Scopes are welcome. down the ramp to the freeway. may be found along this trail. We
MEET: At the Visitor Center. Those who wish to leave early may will also look for American Dippers
DIRECTIONS: Take I-5 south and do so. and spawning salmon along the
exit at Nisqually NWR (exit 114). SIGN UP: Call or email Amy at creek and on the Carbon River.
Take a right at the light. (206) 992-8699 or amyschillinger@ BRING: Lunch, water, and snacks.
SIGN UP: Call or email Phil to comcast.net. We may walk up to a couple of miles
confirm details: (360) 459-1499, or on level, paved trails. There is a road
scrubjay323@aol.com. which runs near the trail for folks
For more information about trail who can’t walk far. If it rains, dress
closures, go to www.fws.gov/nisqually for the weather.
and click on Events & News. MEET: 7:30 AM at Jack-in-the-Box
on Ellingson Rd. in Algona-Pacific.
You may bring your car on the trip
Beaches and Parks — Fall Color and Fall Birds and leave early if you wish.
Saturday, October 24, 8:00 AM to Mid-Afternoon DIRECTIONS: From I-167 and
Leader: Steve Johnson. Hwy. 18 in Auburn, go south on
I-167 1.8 miles to Ellingson Rd. exit,
Visit picturesque beaches and parks in King County and Pierce County during then east 0.2 miles toward Algona/
a great time of year to look for returning fall birds. We’ll travel to local parks Pacific. Go through the 4-way stop.
and beaches along Puget Sound, searching for Harlequin Ducks, all three Jack-in-the-Box is on your left.
scoters, and various waterfowl and forest birds. This is a good time of year to SIGN UP: Email or call Charlie
see scenic views and fall color. Expect to walk short distances from the cars. at (253) 468-4146 or c.wright7@
Bring: Lunch, a thermos and drinks, and warm clothes. Scopes are welcome. comcast.net. Sign up early as this
Meet: 8:00 AM at the 272nd Park & Ride north of Federal Way. trip may fill. Participants should sign
Directions: Take I-5 to exit 147 north of Federal Way. Exit onto So. up for eBird, a free service, before
272nd St, and go west one block to the light. Turn right and go one block into or shortly after the trip. Visit www.
the Park & Ride on the right. eBird.org to learn more.
Sign-Up: Call or email Steve Johnson, (253) 941-9852, johnsonsj5@msn.com.
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