a. This event is for beginning birders but all are welcome. The group is limited to 20.
b.  Group leader: Chuck Gates
e.  Date/Time: 4/21/23  Meet at 7:45AM and begin at 8:00AM.
f.   Focus: We will begin by discussing the importance of sewage treatment systems as stopovers for migrating waterfowl.  Then we will introduce you to a citizen science project 
     called eBird which will allow you to build your own day list of birds you see. Finally, we will identify approximately 50 species of birds and point out the field marks necessary to 
     identify them.  
g.  Skill emphasis: We will be working on estimating numbers and entering data into eBird (an online birding database).  If you have a smart phone, please download the free eBird 
     app from your platform app store.  Before you come, take a few minutes to register the app and set up an account with a password.  The instructor will show you how to use it.  If  
    you don’t have a cell phone or don’t want to learn eBird, there will be plenty of instruction on using field marks to identify birds.  Throughout the class, we will work on spotting  
    field marks, using optics, and identifying sounds.
h.  What to expect: We will go on a 2 mile hike that will take approximately 2 hours.  The trail is nearly flat. The weather can be erratic that time of year so dress in layers.  We will  
     have a chase vehicle to carry extra gear.
i.   Bring: Smart phone with eBird registered and installed.  Bring optics (We have loaner binoculars), cameras if you have them, lots of layers of clothing, and water. 

Please fill out the required Waiver at https://www.memberplanet.com/s/eastcascadesaudubonsociety/photo_release_waiver_template_22_1_1 .

Contact field trip leader with any questions at: cgates326@gmail.com.