The wetland you're enjoying is a bog discovered by King County biologist
Kari Osterhaug. When the Trilogy development was first proposed this
wetland was not shown as anything special, but Kari took one look at it and
was convinced that it was, in fact, a bog, and as such deserving of extra
protection. Kari stuck with her convictions in the face of skepticism and
objections, and in the end the wetland was officially designated a bog.

Kari, who loved the outdoors above all else and was an excellent birder, was
killed last year. Her family and King County staff are taking steps to get
the bog officially designated the "Kari Osterhaug Memorial Bog," but in the
meantime, the bog is to us (and always be) "Kari's Bog."

I'm pleased (and Kari would've been thrilled) that Tweeters have found
Kari's Bog to be a good birding spot. If any of you are keeping a list
there, we would absolutely love to have a copy.

Thanks and good birding!
Katie

Katie Sauter Messick
King County DNRP, Water and Land Resources
201 S. Jackson St., Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 263-5086
katie.messick at metrokc.gov
Lakes: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/waterres/smlakes/index.htm
Salmon Watcher: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/waterres/salmon/index.htm



-----Original Message-----
From: Grant & Pat Hendrickson [mailto:Granth1 at comcast.net]
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 9:25 AM
To: Tweeters
Subject: Trilogy Wetlands


The developers of Trilogy at Redmond Ridge built a viewing platform on
the edge of a very large wetlands accessible directly from the King
County Regional Trail System. The wetland is bordered on the north by
the Redmond Watershed and the south by a wooded greenbelt that
separates it from the Trilogy golf course. Several times in the last
few days I have set up my scope and watched a great deal of bird
activity. There is an active beaver lodge and dozens of tree snags.

The highlight yesterday was watching a pair of Hooded Mergansers
exploring a nest hole in one of the snags. Yesterday also provided a
Red-Breasted Sapsucker and Pileated Woodpecker. Lots of Virginia Rails
calling. Many Tree Swallows.

The platform is accessible to the public by following the Regional
trail from where it crosses Novelty Hill Road. Follow the trail east
about a quarter mile as it parallels the golf course. The side trail to
the viewing platform is clearly marked by a sign.

Grant Hendrickson
Redmond, WA
granth1 at comcast.net