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Previous Issues
Beaks and Bills
December 2024
Into the New Year and Beyond
Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche I would be remiss if I didn’t at least mention the shock, disbelief, and sadness that I and many others experienced after the election on November 5. It appears that America has turned down … Continue reading
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October-November 2024
September Sojourn
Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche Ten Days on the Road Last year’s eastbound getaway ran into a few obstacles that forced us to rein in our planned destinations and keep it closer to home. In fact, we didn’t leave … Continue reading
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September 2024
Alpine After Dark
Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche Through an interesting set of circumstances, I found myself with the challenge of finding something to do … on my own. Cindy took on the task of spending a week and a half with … Continue reading
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August 2024
Warm Weather Birding
Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche With July in the rearview mirror, the least favorite time of year is upon us for most birders, including yours truly. Not only is the month of August the traditionally hottest month of the … Continue reading
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July 2024
A Ten-Day Odyssey … with a few twists
Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche After last month’s change in our spring tradition we decided to return to the warmer east side of the mountains to get back into the old rhythm. We found the added fun of taking … Continue reading
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June 2024
A Pair of Coastal Gems
Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche For the first time in many years, we made a departure from our traditional spring getaway. Due to prior reservations, weather cancellations, and rebooking, we opted to head for the coast for a change … Continue reading
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May 2024
Bluebirds, Avocets, and White-headed Woodpeckers
Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche My springtime loops over the mountains and through the woods the past two years left me wanting more so I did it again the first week in April. I have a plan to make … Continue reading
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April 2024
Port Townsend and the Triangle of Fire
Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche The big getaway to celebrate our 28th Anniversary was all set, reservations were made and we were packed and ready to roll … and along came the weather! I awoke with a start at … Continue reading
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March 2024
Spring Is on the Way
Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche The vernal equinox occurs when the sun crosses towards the relevant hemisphere ending winter one more time. Even though it’s just another notch on the calendar it’s often cause for celebration amongst the winter-weary … Continue reading
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February 2024
Puget Sound Seabird Survey
by Joe Meche Similar in many ways to the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC), the Puget Sound Seabird Survey (PSSS) is yet another example of citizen science at work. Volunteers take to the field at designated locations to monitor … Continue reading
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