Birding in Neighborhoods - South
Field Trip Reports Cathi Bower Field Trip Reports Cathi Bower

Birding in Neighborhoods - South


September Birding in Neighborhoods South meetups were spent at Deer Lagoon–the shifting seasons bring on something interesting everywhere we turn.

We observed a little of everything–at least 40 species during one morning early in the month–about eight different shorebirds, including…

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Birding in Neighborhoods - North
Field Trip Reports Nancy Luenn Field Trip Reports Nancy Luenn

Birding in Neighborhoods - North

Thick fog greeted eleven birders as we gathered at the West Beach/Swan Lake Overlook on September 10. Only the birds closest to shore were visible. Among Ring-billed and California Gulls, we spotted Heerman’s Gulls in a full range of plumage, from juveniles to adults. The most dramatic sighting was…

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Whidbey Audubon Launches New Eagle Alert Signs Program
Conservation Column Jackie Lasater Conservation Column Jackie Lasater

Whidbey Audubon Launches New Eagle Alert Signs Program

This July, Whidbey Audubon’s Conservation Committee piloted a new program to help protect bald eagle nests—especially those with vulnerable fledglings—from the impacts of fireworks. Signs posted near nests raised public awareness, encouraged reporting of violations, and provided added protection during the holiday season. The pilot was a success and will return next year.

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