Activity has significantly increased as the babies have started to leave the
nest. Activity is averaging 80 plus ounces of nectar per day. The Rufous
males for the most part have left the area, though a few are still around.



What to expect: You will most see Rufous Males and Rufous Females. Black
Chin, Calliopes, and Anna's are usually seen about once a year or so.



Cold weather and wet weather tends to drive the birds to the feeders, many
of which are protected from the inclement weather.



Flowers in bloom: Davidson's Penstemon is finishing its bloom (below the
left side of my deck). Lupine is nearing the end of its bloom. Indian Paint
Brush some Penstemon are in full bloom, with a small bit of Fox Glove..
Fireweed will hopefully make its appearance soon and there are some other
flowers that may still yet to come





To get to my house, from Seattle, take I-90 Exit #54. Take a right,
immediately come to Hwy 906. Go straight. Come to a three way stop that is
generally ignored, but please do not ignore it. Go straight. Road will
curve to the left and down a hill. I will curve back right as the road
flattens out. My house is the third house on the right, a blue gray house,
with a fire hydrant teepee in front. The address is 571 Hyak Dr E. (Google
Maps may still have it as 69 E Hyak Drive, as the County changed the
numbering system). If travelling in one car, you may use the visitor
parking spot that is located on the left side of the driveway. If coming in
a larger group such as an Audubon Field Trip and parking on the side of the
road, please be cognizant of traffic. The speed limit is 20 mph which I
hope you will respect, but quite often there are others that will come by at
30-40 mph or more.



By popular request a Sugar Box has been placed behind the NWF sign near the
entrance of the path to the garden.



***Hummingbird Viewing Sessions*** I have scheduled a few Hummingbird
Viewing Sessions via the Mountaineers. You do not have to be a members, you
can sign up as a Guest Member (up to two events). Please go to
www.mountaineers.org. When you do an activity search, click on Advanced
Search. Then Click the box that says "Any Date" and under leader name type
in "Caviezel". This will give you my Hummingbird Viewing Sessions (as well
as the Hikes I am leading. It is important to sign up via the web site, as
if there are no sign-ups, I may cancel the session... If you have any
questions, please let me know.





PRESENTATIONS - I am available to show my power point presentation, "How to
Attract Hummingbirds" to your group. Please contact me for additional
details.



Chris





Chris Caviezel

425-458-4115



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