Calendar of events

World Migratory Bird Day

Birds of the Amazon: Ecological research, education, and conservation in the Southeast Peruvian Amazon
Saturday, May 11, 1 p.m., Land Trust building

The spearer will be Dr. Ursula Valdez, a tropical ecologist who has extensively studied birds of prey in Peru, Ecuador, and Panama. Peruvian Amazonia is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world; thousands of species are found there. Unfortunately, many bird species and their habitats in the region have been affected by deforestation, agriculture expansion, and illegal mining. Dr. Valdez will share some of her research and explain how these studies are also helping to train younger generations and engage people from Peru and other regions.

Bird walks

April 20 – Steve Caldwell
May 11 – Brendan McGrath
June 15 – Margie Morgan
July 20 – Adria Magrath
August – Katrin Fletcher

For information on time of day and location and to register, email sylvia@sylvansanctuary.com.

Paradise Valley bird habitat work parties

To enhance wild bird habitats, Vashon Audubon is helping the Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust care for a portion of the Judd Creek Preserve in Paradise Valley. We remove holly, ivy, and other invasive plants at our work parties.

Upcoming habitat restoration projects will be between 10 AM to 12 PM on the following days:

• Saturday, May 11
• Thursday, May 23

To join in, meet at the Judd Creek Loop Trail trailhead on the east side of 111th Ave SW in Paradise Valley (NOT the parking lot on the west side of 111th close to 204th SW). Dress for the weather, including sturdy shoes. Please bring your own work gloves and hand tools, as well as water, snacks, and your sense of humor and purpose!

Questions? Contact Jim Evans, jimevans@centurytel.net

Photo: John King, Steve Hunter, and Jody Pritchard having fun at a work party.