Seattle Audubon has a wonderful and varied array of classes coming up
in the next several months. If you want to register for one or more of
them, please call Seattle Audubon at 206 523-4483, Monday through
Saturday, between 10 AM and 5 PM.


Seattle?s Crows: The Breeding Season
with John Withey, UW wildlife science graduate student

Learn more about crows and their population growth in the Seattle area.
We?ll start with a slide show about the natural history of crows, with
an
emphasis on breeding biology and results from our on-going research on
local crow populations. Then we will take a walk around campus (up to
two
miles round-trip) to see what some of our color-banded crows are up to,
looking for active nests (should be in a variety of stages, from
incubation, to feeding nestlings, to fledging young). We will also
discuss how you can help our research, and share crow stories.

Class and Field Trip: Saturday, May 21, 8:00 AM-Noon.
Coffee and juice provided.
Location: University of Washington campus, Anderson Hall, Room 304.
($4 for parking in C10 parking lot, or park off-campus)
Cost: $30 members, $45 nonmembers
Limit: 20


Hummingbirds of Western Washington: Biology and
Identification
with Dan Harville

Hummingbirds are among the most fascinating of all birds. In this class,
we will discuss their biology and natural history, and we will work on
our
identification skills. The concentration will be primarily on western
Washington hummingbirds but there will be some discussion of any species
which could be seen in the state.

The field trip will be at a hummingbird banding site. We will get the
opportunity to examine hummingbirds in the hand which will help
reinforce
both the biology and identification lessons from the lecture.

Class: Thursday, June 2, 7-9 PM
Location: CUH, Isaacson classroom
Field Trips: Saturday, June 4 or Sunday, June 5, 7:30 AM to noon.
Choose one field trip; each trip is limited to 12 participants.
Locations will be announced at the lecture. May be rescheduled due to
weather.
Cost: $30 members, $45 non-members.
Limit: 24


Birds of Mt. Rainier
with Barbara Jensen, Master Birder

Learn about bird habitats, behavior, song, breeding habits and life on
The
Mountain. In the lush, low-land, old-growth forest, we'll find birds
like
the Winter Wren, Spotted Owl, or Northern Goshawk. Traveling "uphill,"
we
turn up new species, such as Swainson's Thrush, Vaux's Swift, and
Northern
Pygmy-Owl. The sub-alpine forests and meadows are home to Hermit
Thrushes, breeding Fox Sparrows, and Black Swifts. Feeding at the snow
line are Gray-crowned Rosy-Finches.

There will be some walking with distances usually less than one mile and
at elevations from 2,000' to over 5,400'. There is also the possibility
of traveling over some steep terrain. Participants will be responsible
for their own transportation, lodging, and meals.

Class: Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12
Location: Mt. Rainier National Park
Cost: $80 members, $95 nonmembers
Limit: 15


Happenin' Herons of Washington
with David Drummond, Research Wildlife Biologist

Learn more about Seattle?s official city bird, the Great Blue Heron, and
all the members of the heron family that occur in Washington, such as
Great Egret, American Bittern, and Green Heron. In this lecture and
field
trip, we will learn aspects of heron biology, ecology, habitat
associations, behavior, and conservation status. Come discover the
gant and giddy ways of herons alone and within the colony. Enjoy
superb visuals, handouts, and references in class and an afternoon
field trip to a local heronry to round out your factual fun.

Class and Field Trip: Sunday, June 12, 9 AM to 4 PM
Location: CUH, Douglas Classroom
Cost: $30 members, $45 nonmembers.
Limit: 20


An Introduction to the Flycatchers and Warblers of Washington
With Kevin Aanerud, Chairperson of the Washington Bird Records Committee

This course will feature identification by sight and sound of the
regularly occurring species found in the state, including the
difficult-to-identify flycatchers of the empidonax genus. Learn where
and when to find flycatchers and warblers during their migrations and
in their breeding habitats.

Choose one of two different field trip options to apply what's been
covered in class. A full-day field trip will explore the east slope of
the Cascades and all of the various habitats along the I-90 corridor
(June 25). A less rigorous field trip, with a later start time and less
driving, will visit diverse habitats of the west slope of the Cascades
and Puget Sound basin (July 2).

Class: Tuesdays, June 21 and June 28, 7-9 PM
Location: CUH, Douglas Classroom
Field Trips: East side-Saturday, June 25, 5:30 AM to evening.
West side-Saturday, July 2, 7:00 AM to approximately 3:30 PM.
Limit 14 per trip. Choose one field trip when you register.
Cost: $65 members, $80 nonmembers.
Limit: 25

Mammals in Northwest Bird Communities
with David Drummond, Research Wildlife Biologist

Northwest birds and mammals have codeveloped in their shared communities
over time. This elegantly balanced energy matrix is an intriguing
study. In this class, we will examine niche overlap and interactions
of mammals and birds within their shared forested habitat. Learn
haunts, habits, and tracks of local mammals via images, handouts, and
an all day field trip to a forested valley in the East Olympics.

Class: Friday, June 24, 7-9:00 PM
Location: CUH, Douglas Classroom
Field trip: Saturday, June 25
Cost: $45 members, $60 nonmembers
Limit: 20

Geology of Mount Saint Helens
With Steve Elston, Geophysicist

In this class, we will examine the regional geological environment
leading to volcanism in the Cascades, the record of the many past
eruptions of Mount Saint Helens (the most active volcano in the US),
and what that record may tell us about possible future activity. In
addition, we will discuss methods used by scientists to monitor the
activity of this and other Cascade volcanoes. The class and field trip
assume only an interest in volcanoes. We should have some
opportunities for birding along the way. For more information, please
call 206 714-9998 or e-mail stephenelston at yahoo.com.

Class: Wednesday, July 20, 7 ? 9:00 PM
Location: CUH, Douglas Classroom
Field trip: Saturday, July 23
Optional overnight and second-day field trip: Sunday, July 24
Details to follow in June Earthcare Northwest.
Please note: all field trip plans are tentative, as they depend on
access to safe, open areas.
Cost: $65 members, $80 nonmembers
Limit: 20

Vicki King, Seattle
vicki at kingdesign.net
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