In the quiet of the woods the bubbling song of the Ruby-crowned Kinglet erupted, and the high trill of the Brown Creeper signaled its presence. The hormonal drive to breed had birds singing regardless of the weather.
Mary Britton-Simmons and the Youth Education Committee (YEC) received the Golden Eagle Award, the highest honor given by Eastside Audubon, from Eastside Audubon President John Spilker at Volunteer/Member Appreciation Night.