Summer Deer Lagoon Preserve Efforts
Carlos Anderson shares updates on the Conservation Committee’s work to preserve Deer Lagoon this summer, including putting up additional Important Bird Area signs at the Preserve and advocating for a burn ban that would limit the fireworks use that harms American White Pelicans and Bald Eagles.
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.
Whidbey Audubon Society Named the Official Adopt-a-Park Steward for Deer Lagoon Preserve
Linda Rhodes writes about the importance of this new designation and describes how to become a volunteer Adopt-a-Park steward.
Legislative Updates; Osprey Nest Removed
Conservation Committee Chair Jackie Lasater shares updates about the Kelp Forest Protection Bill and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and a call for help identifying who removed an Osprey nest from a Greenbank telephone pole.