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"On a typical cool, cloudy winter Seattle day, a direct Alaska Airlines flight whisked us to Belize City in just six hours. Upon our arrival, we were hit by a blast of warm tropical air, a pleasant shock that eased us into our two-week stay.
Just 15 miles away, we checked into the Black Orchid Inn along the Old Belize River. As we exited the van, we heard the beautiful descending song of an Ivory-billed Woodcreeper, reminiscent of the Canyon Wren's song. Next morning, we awoke to a cacophony of bird calls and songs. Glancing across the Old Belize River at Royal Palm Snags, we saw shapes moving on the upper tree trunks: Amazon Red- lored Parrots at their nest holes. Soon after we spotted Rose-throated Becards, Morelet's Seedeaters, Social Flycatchers, Magnolia and Yellow-throated Warblers, and a raptor-sized Brown Jay. We were off to a roaring start, setting a pace for the 250+ total bird species we were about to tally. Add to this, visits to several impressive Mayan ruins, spectacular eco-lodges, great food and hospitality, and you have in a nutshell the Belize tropical rainforest experience. "
Sound appealing? Join Woody Wheeler, bird and natural history guide and author for a vicarious tour of this enticing country and its many natural and cultural wonders. Woody will transport us on a photojourney far from the winter gloom of Seattle. Please join us!

 

Come learn about incredible Mason bees, their preferred habitat, Mason bee houses & where to place them, the Mason bee life cycle, and more. We are thrilled to welcome Ray Strelecki, Founder of Michael’s Mason Bees, back to our store. Ray has been raising Mason bees since 1998 and will share his wealth of experience with us.
Mason bee homes, books, and relevant products will be available for sale. All attendees may enter to win a free Mason Bee House! Please join us.

 

Grab your binoculars & your walking shoes and let's go a-birding! Wild Birds Unlimited Team Specialists Eric & Jean will lead the group to identify shore birds as well as songbirds in the nearby trees. There's a good chance to spot Bald Eagles!
We'll meet at the Wild Birds Unlimited store and walk along the paved trail at Lake Washington. All are welcome.

 

Our April bird walk last year to Hamlin Park was rewarded with a spotting of the illusive Brown Creeper! Join us as we go for a repeat performance. Meet Eric & Jean at the baseball field parking, bring binoculars, if you have them.