Hi all. We had our first ever Winter Wren at our feeder this past Sunday,
or I should say, underneath it on the ground. Also, have a Spotted Towhee,
Dark Eyed Juncos, fun group of Bush Tits, Red Shafted Flickers, Stellers
Jays, Black Capped Chicadees, House Sparrows, the ever present Starlings,
Finches, Piliated Woodpeckers, a Mallard pair on our roof, Pigeons, Crows
and a Varied Thrush. Life is good. For the Coopers that hangs around too,
trying to get some lunch. Regards, Paige McMasters pmcbead at qwest.net

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> 1. Re: Save-Our Swifts (Larry Schwitters)
> 2. First Rufous Today-Port Towsend (Gary or Diana Cummins)
> 3. Owl Harass Nighttime Skiers (Maine) (Gary or Diana Cummins)
> 4. Sunday at Juanita Bay Park (travelGirl)
> 5. Seattle Rufous Hummer (Jesse Ellis)
> 6. common teal (STEVE & SYBIL KOHL)
> 7. Douglas Co. N. Hawk Owl (merdave at homenetnw.net)
> 8. Ridgefield north unit (PATRICIA BRENT)
> 9. I failed to find a possible Dusky Warbler, Today
> (Grace and Ollie Oliver)
> 10. Our first Rufous Hummingbird sighting of the year
> (Grace and Ollie Oliver)
> 11. Western bluebirds in Monroe - pictures (Bob Kothenbeutel)
> 12. Great horn owl deaths (Nancy Wagner)
> 13. Samish/Skagit 3/8 (Sam Terry)
> 14. Saw my first N Pygmy Owl today (Mike Blue)
> 15. Western Meadowlarks (Dennis Rockwell)
> 16. Dusky Warbler Question (Dennis and Julia O'Connor)
> 17. Swift viewing (Larry Schwitters)
> 18. Winter Wren (Darlene Sybert)
> 19. Re: Save-Our Swifts (Connie Sidles)
> 20. second owl nest at NWR? (Bryan Owens)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 14:16:39 -0700
> From: Larry Schwitters <lpatters at ix.netcom.com>
> Subject: Re: [Tweeters] Save-Our Swifts
> To: paulette.hunter at att.net
> Cc: Tweeters <Tweeters at u.washington.edu>
> Message-ID: <0C77E223-E9CD-4CC6-8B77-255C6B3C4200 at ix.netcom.com>
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> Tweeters,
>
> The online form asks for a bill number. The house number is 1216
> which works for that blank. If you are inclined to take part in this,
> the sooner the better. Final vote on the Capital Budget is probably
> April 26.
>
> Larry Schwitters
> Issaquah
> On Mar 6, 2009, at 12:12 PM, paulette.hunter at att.net wrote:
>
>> Here's an important thing you can do for the Monroe Swifts - call
>> your legislators and ask them to "please support the capital budget
>> request for the chimney retrofit at Frank Wagner Elementary."
>>
>> Rep. Kirk Pearson of Monroe is our sponsor for this budget request,
>> so if he is your legislator, tell him THANKS for sponsoring this bill!
>>
>> For other legislators, simply ask them to support it too.
>>
>> It is a small amount by state budget standards, and does not impact
>> the operating budget (since it is capital monies).
>>
>> See below for some further talking points.
>>
>> thx - Marina Skumanich, Seattle Audubon
>>
>> Action Alert - Save Our Swifts!
>> We need you to contact your legislators!
>> Audubon chapters and the Monroe School District are submitting a
>> joint proposal to the Washington State legislature for funding to
>> earthquake retrofit the Wagner Elementary School chimney. This
>> retrofit project, about $100 thousand dollars, will ensure that the
>> school children of Wagner Elementary are safe from a serious
>> earthquake risk while also protecting the major roosting site in WA
>> for Vaux's Swifts.
>> Please call or write your state representatives and senators, and
>> ask them to:
>> "Please support the Capital Budget Request to retrofit Wagner
>> Elementary's Chimney"
>> Talking points:
>> With this funding, we can fix this critical problem and ensure the
>> school children at Frank Wagner Elementary are safe from a
>> potentially serious earthquake risk
>> This project will provide job creation in a small community already
>> hard-hit by the recession
>> The project will also serve to preserve a critical migratory
>> roosting (resting) site for the amazing Vaux's swifts - up to 20,000
>> have been seen in aerial display while coming to roost in the
>> chimney at night
>> Legislator contact information:
>> Find your representatives and get their contact info:
>> http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder
>> Call the toll-free Legislative Hotline: 800-562-6000
>> For more information: Susie Schaefer (PAS) at 425-771-8165 or Marina
>> Skumanich (SAS) at 206-786-8846
>>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:44:38 -0700
> From: Gary or Diana Cummins <casacummins at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Tweeters] First Rufous Today-Port Towsend
> To: <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
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> This morning at about 9:30 am our first Rufous hummingbird of 2009 made a
> brief stop at our feeder, about an hour before a snow shower. The male
> didn?t stay longer than it took for a quick snack.
> We?re about seven miles SE of Port Townsend near Anderson Lake Road and
> about 150 feet above Discovery Bay.
>
> Gary Cummins
> Port Townsend
> casacummins at yahoo.com
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:51:39 -0700
> From: Gary or Diana Cummins <casacummins at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Tweeters] Owl Harass Nighttime Skiers (Maine)
> To: <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
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> Perhaps the nighttime skiers in Maine would be well advised to wear
> helmets!
>
> Gary Cummins
> Port Townsend
> casacummins at yahoo.com
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 14:55:54 -0700
> From: "travelGirl" <travelgirl.fics at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Tweeters] Sunday at Juanita Bay Park
> To: "tweets" <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
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> For those that are interested:
> Photos and story about this past Sunday at JBP
> http://realistatlarge.blogspot.com/2009/03/sunday-jbp.html , to include
> shots of an apparently-crazed Common Merganser male and the crest of a
> Ruby-crowned Kinglet...
>
> 00 caren
> http://realistatlarge.blogspot.com/
> george davis creek, north fork
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> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 14:52:53 -0800
> From: Jesse Ellis <calocitta8 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Tweeters] Seattle Rufous Hummer
> To: tweeters at u.washington.edu
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> Hey Tweeters-
>
> I realize the first blitz of Rufous has hit us, but I had my first for the
> year in our yard here in Maple Leaf, Seattle, staking out my feeder in the
> falling snow. I'm sure he'll make it. It was nice to step outside and hear
> that "zinging" sound and guess who was nearby.
>
> Jesse Ellis
> Seattle
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> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 16:54:07 -0700
> From: STEVE & SYBIL KOHL <stkohl at msn.com>
> Subject: [Tweeters] common teal
> To: <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
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>
> the common teal was seen again at ridgefield nwr river s unit at 11 am
> today,monday
>
> it was with a group of green wing teals in a small body of water on the
> left side of the road a short distance past mp 5
>
> the entire group was fllushed by a pair of adult bald eagles and not
> relocated
>
> the great horned owl was to the right of the auto road just past the
> teals
>
>
>
> steve kohl, brush prairie, wa
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> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 17:06:48 -0700 (PDT)
> From: merdave at homenetnw.net
> Subject: [Tweeters] Douglas Co. N. Hawk Owl
> To: tweeters at u.washington.edu
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>
> Hi, Tweeters: I'm sure most of you already read the post about "our"
> Hawk Owl being found dead, apparently the result of a car. As we watched
> it hunt, flying low in a big U, on both sides of the road, and sometimes
> across the road we thought of possible accidents. Of course we hoped that
> wouldn't happen, and the bird would soon migrate. I had so much fun
> watching it! Because I live so close I went to see it 34 times. I tried
> to keep track of how many people saw the owl, many as a life bird. IF the
> bird was the same one first seen along Hwy. 17, between mp139 and 140, and
> then again between mp 127 and 128 I know of 141 people who saw it. It was
> first seen on Jan. 13th, and was seen at that location for 3 days. Then
> there were 5 days when it wasn't spotted. An owl was located at the
> second location on Jan. 21st, and was seen there through Jan. 25th.
> Finally it was found on Bridgeport Hill road (Road B) on Feb. 2nd and was
> enjoyed through March 7th. What a treat it was. Can you imagine how many
> photos were taken of it??? Usually it seems that a "rare" bird doesn't
> stay around for very long, but this one was in the area for 42 days. So
> nice that so many got to see it. Even though I don't know all your names,
> I did meet many of you. May we meet again, enjoying another rarity.
> Meredith Spencer, Bridgeport merdave at homenetnw.net
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 17:14:34 -0700
> From: "PATRICIA BRENT" <pdbrent at msn.com>
> Subject: [Tweeters] Ridgefield north unit
> To: "tweeters" <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
> Message-ID: <BAY123-DS3B179655A228007D1804BBEA10 at phx.gbl>
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> For all of you that bird Ridgefield's River Unit--during its closure in
> April consider going to the Carty Unit north of Ridgefield. You have to
> hike, but the warblers in the spring are incredible, as are other woodland
> birds. And even though it's not posted, you can still head away from the
> plankhouse southward down through the marsh and back along an old road.
> Just watch for signs posted to stay out of certain areas. But the Carty
> Unit is very special in itself.
>
> Patti Brent
> Vancouver
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> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 17:21:46 -0700
> From: "Grace and Ollie Oliver" <grace.ollie at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Tweeters] I failed to find a possible Dusky Warbler, Today
> To: <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
> Message-ID: <000501c9a116$32a55be0$97f013a0$ at ollie at verizon.net>
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> I guessed that the report of a hoped for rarity, referred to the Lake
> Hills
> Green Belt area blueberry fields, in Bellevue, Wa. The only board walk
> that
> I know of in that area is West of 148th Ave. N.E.. This board walk is
> built over a marsh area and is part of a walking trail. The board walk
> goes
> East and West between 148th Ave. N.E. and a housing area that is on its
> West. and is North of the blueberry farming area buildings, where I
> parked.
> Soon after I arrived, a few minutes after 1:P.M., at the West end of the
> boardwalk, I heard a chip note call that I do not know. The call seemed
> to
> be coming from the direction of an under construction house, but on the
> park
> side of a temporary chain link fence. Then Sleet started falling
> accompanied by a surprise lightening flash and about 3 seconds later a
> loud
> thunder clap. I decided to wait out the storm. When the sleet changed to
> snow the birds became active again, vocalizing and moving about, Some
> appeared to be trying to find something to eat.
>
> The only plain brown birds with no wing bars that I saw were Fox Sparrows.
> The only loud chip note that I could identify was from Fox Sparrow. I did
> not see any Warblers. The unfamiliar chip note that I heard may not have
> been the "Chek" sound that Julia O'Connor described to Tweeters
> yesterday.
> If anyone locates the mystery bird that Julia got glimpses of , please
> report. Thank you
>
>
>
> Ollie Oliver
>
> Redmond, Wa.
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> Message: 10
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 17:31:49 -0700
> From: "Grace and Ollie Oliver" <grace.ollie at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Tweeters] Our first Rufous Hummingbird sighting of the year
> To: <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
> Message-ID: <000a01c9a117$9a0c0ad0$ce242070$ at ollie at verizon.net>
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> At 5:10 P.M. today, we saw a female Rufous Humming bird, at the feeder in
> our yard. This is The first Rufous that we have seen this year.
>
> Grace's records indicate that our first Rufous sighting last year, at our
> house, was March 13.
>
>
>
> Grace and Ollie Oliver
>
> Redmond, Wa.
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> Message: 11
> Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:46:14 -0700
> From: "Bob Kothenbeutel" <viper.bob at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Tweeters] Western bluebirds in Monroe - pictures
> To: <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
> Message-ID: <0KG9005E7M4YJSA1 at vms173011.mailsrvcs.net>
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>
> I posted a few weeks ago that my daughter-in-law had western bluebirds
> show
> up at her feeder. She called me yesterday and said that 2 pairs were there
> and that they stayed for quite some time. She put 2 bluebird houses up on
> her fence and they actually explored one of them. This is right near down
> town Monroe. Today I took my portable blind up there, arriving about
> 9:30AM
> . Within 15 minutes of getting set up in the blind they arrived - 2 males
> and 2 females. The weather was, shall we say, terrible but I still managed
> to get a number of close-up shots that made me very happy.
>
>
>
> Yesterday at "the fill" the meadowlark was cooperative for a short time
> allowing me to get a few more images of it. What a treat to have that bird
> so close and so tolerant through the winter.
>
>
>
> You can see these pictures in the "last uploads" file of my website:
> photos.rlkimages.com
>
>
>
> Bob Kothenbeutel
>
> Woodinville
>
> viperDOTbobATverizonDOTnet
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> Message: 12
> Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:53:42 -0700
> From: Nancy Wagner <nancy at nancywagnerphotography.com>
> Subject: [Tweeters] Great horn owl deaths
> To: "tweeters at u.washington.edu" <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
> Message-ID: <C5DB0826.14FF2%nancy at nancywagnerphotography.com>
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>
> I read about the death of the N. Hawk Owl with great sadness.
>
> Thing is, I've also heard of two Great Horn Owls being found dead under
> trees. The first one at Green Lake was found dead a few weeks ago. And
> one
> of the well-known GHO's that nested at Calif. State Univ. at Bakersfield
> and
> was eagerly watched via online camera as the female raised her babies was
> found dead the other day under a tree. A posting I read on another forum
> suggested the cause of death could be rat poisoning.
>
> My question is, does anyone know what, exactly, killed the Green Lake owl?
> Any news on this? Was it, too, rat poisoning?
>
> Nancy
> Bothell, WA
> Nancy at nancywagnerphotography.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 18:14:24 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Sam Terry <samgterry at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Tweeters] Samish/Skagit 3/8
> To: tweeters at u.washington.edu
> Message-ID: <834714.25491.qm at web50705.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
>
> Hi Tweeters,
>
> On a quick pass through the Samish and Skagit yesterday afternoon (Sunday
> 3/8) I found an adult GOLDEN EAGLE on Thomas Rd between Allen West Rd and
> Field Rd. It was on the E side of Thomas Rd and swopped low over the field
> N of the Samish river before heading N while gaining altitude. Also on
> Thomas Rd was an adult HARLAN'S HAWK.
>
> At the Skagit Game Range on Fir Island were ~20 VIOLET-GREEN SWALLOWS and
> 1-2 TREE SWALLOWS.
>
> Good birding,
>
> Sam Terry
> Seattle
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 14
> Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:35:23 -0700
> From: Mike Blue <miblu at u.washington.edu>
> Subject: [Tweeters] Saw my first N Pygmy Owl today
> To: tweeters at u.washington.edu
> Message-ID: <49B5D1EB.2050300 at u.washington.edu>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Unfortunately it appeared to have just been hit by a car. I saw it
> sitting on the side of SR 900 just out of Issaquah going toward Renton.
> There was too much traffic for me to stop and attempt a rescue. It's
> been a bad week for owls.
>
> Mike Blue
> Renton, Wa
> miblu at u.washington.edu
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:00:01 -0800
> From: "Dennis Rockwell" <dennisrockwell at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Tweeters] Western Meadowlarks
> To: "tweeters" <tweeters at u.washington.edu>, "LCBirds"
> <LCBirds at yahoogroups.com>
> Message-ID: <003f01c9a134$b14fad10$d23c183f at owner72a44f786>
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>
> A tight flock of 23 in my yard at lunch time today. Ain't spring grand?
> Later there was frozen rain followed by bright sun and a glorious sunset.
> Whee !
>
> Dennis Rockwell
> Kennewick, WA
> dennisrockwell at verizon.net
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> Message: 16
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 20:38:35 -0700
> From: "Dennis and Julia O'Connor" <djoc at charter.net>
> Subject: [Tweeters] Dusky Warbler Question
> To: Tweeters at u.washington.edu
> Message-ID: <13835bd03da3d2101f8369124a442639 at charter.net>
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>
> Thanks for all of the responses--I really appreciate the feedback. I
> want to caution--I'm not sure of what type of bird I saw--I'm not
> expert--just tenacious. I've been working on birding by ear--because I
> don't focus as quickly as I would like.
>
> I do know that it looked like the photo of the Dusky Warbler found in
> the National Wildlife Federation's Field Guide to Birds of North
> America--complete with the white eye bar and a pale breast that was not
> streaked. I saw it briefly three times. It also sounded like the
> recording of the Dusky Warbler that I've now heard (Thanks Ryan &
> Tayler!)
>
> I've looked at and listened to the Wrens (Marsh, House, Bewick's and
> Winter) I looked at and listened to the Water Thrush, the Hutton's
> Vireo and the Ruby Crowned Kinglet. I also looked at and listened to
> the Yellowthroat. I'd seen a Kinglet earlier in my walk--and I now
> know that I was listening to a Hutton's Vireo at the end of my walk.
> Unfortunately I still haven't been able to match the bird that I saw
> (briefly--and I wish so much that I'd focused on its' feet now!) and
> the call that I heard (over a 15 minute period) with anything else in
> the book.
>
> Realistically--I'm sure it was something quite common place.....
>
> Anyway-if you'd like to go somewhere wonderful to walk and bird go to
> the Heritage Loop Trail in Bellevue along the Mercer Slough. I started
> at Winter House and walked around the loop. I took several little side
> junkets on the trail system--but I completed the loop over to the
> Blueberry Farm and as you approach the Blueberry Farm from walking the
> Heritage Trail there is an opportunity to follow a little boardwalk off
> to the left. Walk a little way down that boardwalk--there will be an
> open area on your left--walk a little farther toward the thicket on the
> right--stand and listen when you're just past the edge of the thicket.
> It was afternoon (3:00) when I went. Listen for a loud CHEK
> sound--then just watch for the grass to rustle--and you'll get glimpses
> of what I saw--probably a wren of some type--
>
> If you Google Mercer Slough and go to the Environmental Education
> Center's Page there is a map that will get you to the park and show you
> all of the trails. I saw lots of great birds and had a wonderful walk
> in the middle of the city. Enjoy!
>
> Thanks to you all for your help and interest--it's been fun trying to
> work out the puzzle.
>
> Julia
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> Message: 17
> Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 21:46:17 -0700
> From: Larry Schwitters <lpatters at ix.netcom.com>
> Subject: [Tweeters] Swift viewing
> To: Tweeters <Tweeters at u.washington.edu>
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> Tweeters,
>
> There sure are a lot of videos on the internet of Vaux's going into
> Portland's Chapman chimney, but there is a new snazzy one you should
> enjoy.
> They had a couple of evenings down there this September where things
> were just insane.
>
> Check it out at
> http://gavincastleton.blogspot.com/2008/09/vaux-swift-birds-roost-in-chapman.html
>
> Larry Schwitters
> Issaquah
>
>
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> Message: 18
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:38:46 +0000
> From: "Darlene Sybert" <drsybert at northtown.org>
> Subject: [Tweeters] Winter Wren
> To: "tweeters at u.washington.edu" <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
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> There have been several Winter Wrens hanging around here for the past few
> days. This is the first time I have seen them here--or seen them at all
> actually! So far, I have not seen them at my feeders--just hanging out
> around the piles of broken limbs stacked up from December's storm.
>
> Darlene
> Cinebar
>
>
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> Message: 19
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:37:33 -0700
> From: Connie Sidles <constancesidles at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Tweeters] Save-Our Swifts
> To: Larry Schwitters <lpatters at ix.netcom.com>
> Cc: paulette.hunter at att.net, Tweeters <Tweeters at u.washington.edu>
> Message-ID: <27CBB7C6-8591-4A57-A492-1C237E08FC65 at gmail.com>
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> Hey tweets, I just sent a short email to my legislators, asking them
> to support the retrofit. It took me about 10 minutes and was very
> easy, given the links below. I urge all of you out there in
> tweeterland to do the same ASAP, if you possibly can. Your message
> doesn't have to be long; in fact, it's better if it's short. Just a
> couple of sentences will do. Politicians really do count their letters
> and emails, and numbers matter. We are a community of people who care
> about birds - we should make our voices heard because the birds depend
> on us for help. Thanks! - Connie, Seattle
>
> constancesidles at gmail.com
>
>
> On Mar 9, 2009, at 2:16 PM, Larry Schwitters wrote:
>
>> Tweeters,
>>
>> The online form asks for a bill number. The house number is 1216
>> which works for that blank. If you are inclined to take part in
>> this, the sooner the better. Final vote on the Capital Budget is
>> probably April 26.
>>
>> Larry Schwitters
>> Issaquah
>> On Mar 6, 2009, at 12:12 PM, paulette.hunter at att.net wrote:
>>
>>> Here's an important thing you can do for the Monroe Swifts - call
>>> your legislators and ask them to "please support the capital budget
>>> request for the chimney retrofit at Frank Wagner Elementary."
>>>
>>> Rep. Kirk Pearson of Monroe is our sponsor for this budget request,
>>> so if he is your legislator, tell him THANKS for sponsoring this
>>> bill!
>>>
>>> For other legislators, simply ask them to support it too.
>>>
>>> It is a small amount by state budget standards, and does not impact
>>> the operating budget (since it is capital monies).
>>>
>>> See below for some further talking points.
>>>
>>> thx - Marina Skumanich, Seattle Audubon
>>>
>>> Action Alert - Save Our Swifts!
>>> We need you to contact your legislators!
>>> Audubon chapters and the Monroe School District are submitting a
>>> joint proposal to the Washington State legislature for funding to
>>> earthquake retrofit the Wagner Elementary School chimney. This
>>> retrofit project, about $100 thousand dollars, will ensure that the
>>> school children of Wagner Elementary are safe from a serious
>>> earthquake risk while also protecting the major roosting site in WA
>>> for Vaux's Swifts.
>>> Please call or write your state representatives and senators, and
>>> ask them to:
>>> "Please support the Capital Budget Request to retrofit Wagner
>>> Elementary's Chimney"
>>> Talking points:
>>> With this funding, we can fix this critical problem and ensure the
>>> school children at Frank Wagner Elementary are safe from a
>>> potentially serious earthquake risk
>>> This project will provide job creation in a small community already
>>> hard-hit by the recession
>>> The project will also serve to preserve a critical migratory
>>> roosting (resting) site for the amazing Vaux's swifts - up to
>>> 20,000 have been seen in aerial display while coming to roost in
>>> the chimney at night
>>> Legislator contact information:
>>> Find your representatives and get their contact info:
>>> http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder
>>> Call the toll-free Legislative Hotline: 800-562-6000
>>> For more information: Susie Schaefer (PAS) at 425-771-8165 or
>>> Marina Skumanich (SAS) at 206-786-8846
>>>
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> Message: 20
> Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:34:40 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Bryan Owens <obryan214 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Tweeters] second owl nest at NWR?
> To: Tweeters at u.washington.edu
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> Hello,
> On Sunday I walked the outer dike at Nisqually. I saw one Great Horned Owl
> in the trees near the barn. While walking the trail farther down a man
> showed me where a Great Horned Owl nest was in a snag on the river side of
> the dike. I never located the nest everyone seems to know about and was
> under the impression it was near the barns. Is this a second? He also
> imformed me the outer dike trail will close April 15th. I've seen him
> there before, last year he showed me where a hummingbird nest was.
> It was snowing early on but I had a few good sightings. Along the trail I
> had 2 juvenile eagles in the trees around 20ft above the trail. Another
> adult was on the trail. All ignored me as I passed. I also found a lone
> yellow rumped warbler in some shrubs out there.
>
> Bryan O.
> Tacoma Wa.
> obryan214 at yahoo.com
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