23rd Annual

GRAYS HARBOR

SHOREBIRD AND NATURE FESTIVAL

April 27-29, 2018

“Follow the Leader” by Mia Tiffany

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GRAYS HARBOR SHOREBIRD AND NATURE FESTIVAL

- Celebrating the natural world and the spring shorebird migration.

Each spring, hundreds of thousands of shorebirds stop to rest and feed along the Washington Coast and in the Grays Harbor estuary during their migration northward. Coming from as far south as Argentina, these Arctic-bound shorebirds are among the world’s greatest migrants. Some birds travel over 15,000 miles round trip! The concentration of birds during spring migration offers people a great chance to view a number of shorebird species. With luck you will also see the birds fly together in beautiful formations while trying to escape a Peregrine Falcon. Shorebird is the name given to the group of birds that are usually found along the shoreline. They include plovers, turnstones, sandpipers, dowitchers, and others. Some shorebirds can be found in Grays Harbor County all year; others only during their migration. A good way to start learning the common shorebirds is to attend the Festival’s shorebird identification class and field trip. The shorebird spectacle happens every year at Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge and in other parts of the county. People from around the world come to view this event of hemispheric importance. The Festival works to bring people together for this incredible natural phenomenon.

About Our Cover Artist

Our cover artist, Mia Tiffany. When creating this art, Mia was 7 1/2 years old and attending 1st grade at Ocosta Elementary. She knows that the spotted sandpiper lives on the beach, and wanted to draw a family of shorebirds following each other so she titled it “Follow the Leader.” She goes to her local beach to watch the sandpipers with her family. To create her artwork, she used watercolor, markers, and pencils, and even mixed some of her own colors! After the ceremony, Mia did the

activities at the Fun Fair and she really enjoyed the Mudflat Meals activity where she got to look at the little things that live in the water. She loves science, and even has her own microscope and telescope!

About the Poster Contest

Each year, 1st-6th grade students in Grays Harbor County submit posters depicting North American shorebirds for the Shorebird and Nature Festival Poster Contest. Place winners are chosen from each grade; the Best of Show is selected from the six first place winners. The Best of Show artwork is used in Festival publicity the following year. Congratulations to all the 2017 winners and thanks to all the students and teachers who participated. You can cheer on the 2018 artists during the Poster Contest Awards Ceremony, Sunday, April 29, 1pm at Hoquiam Middle School.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Welcome to Subirdia

Sharing Our Neighborhoods with Wrens, Robins, Woodpeckers, and Other Wildlife

Speaker: John Marzluff

Friday, April 27, 7:30pm

Hoquiam High School ( little theatre)

Dessert Reception prior to talk begins at 6:45pm

Tickets may be purchased in advance (see page 12) or at the door for $15

In Welcome to Subirdia, John will reveal that our suburbs and city parks are often remarkably rich in bird diversity-holding more species than either wilderness areas or urban centers. In fact, suburbs may play a key role in preventing loss of species in the face of the dramatic disruptions of climate change and other human impacts.

We are an integral part of the ecosystem and our everyday actions affect the fabric of animal life that surrounds us. Drawing on examples from across the country and around the world-Kansas City, Seattle, New York, Arizona, New Zealand, Europe, Central America, Asia-you will see how some birds are adapting and thriving in moderately urban ecosystems, often evolving before our eyes.

Just as we affect the birds around us, they shape our culture, commerce, and quality of life. When we make an effort to enhance bird habitat in our cities and towns, we cultivate communities that value nature, that are attractive and exciting places to live and work, and that improve the mental and physical health of our neighbors. Humans are now a distinctly urban species, and the fascinating information in Welcome to Subirdia is increasingly relevant as we think about our future on both local and global scales.

Welcome to Subirdia gives us something to celebrate. Herons in our urban streams, barred owls whose shrieks wake us in our city neighborhoods, woodpeckers that nest in our wooded parks, and chickadees that entertain us at our birdfeeders can motivate us to seek a future filled with birds. The ways we manage our property,

plan our towns, and think about the nonhuman residents of our ecosystems can make a difference for our children and grandchildren.

John Marzluff is James W. Ridgeway Professor of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington, where he teaches classes in ornithology, urban ecology, conservation and field research. His previous books include: In the Company of Crows and Ravens (with Tony Angell), Dog Days, Raven Nights (with wife, Colleen), and Gifts of the Crow (with Tony Angell). He is a Fellow of the American Ornithologist’s Union.

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ANNUAL DINNER AND SPEAKER

Saturday, April 28, 5:30pm

Elks Lodge, Hoquiam

Advance reservations are required by April 18

5:30pm Social and No-host Bar; 6:30pm Dinner; 7:30 speaker

Dinner: This year‛s Annual Dinner will offer a scrumptious catered meal by O‛Brien‛s Catering located in Aberdeen. Dinner is served buffet style with your choice of several entree options. Page 14 has information on signing up for this important event.

Fundraising: Participants will have a chance to support the education pro-gram at Grays Harbor NWR. Money raised is used to fund an AmeriCorps member who coordinates the program and provides classroom lessons on shorebirds and conservation to 3rd and 4th graders in Grays Harbor County. The money is also used to provide the bus transportation to the Refuge for participating classes. Last year’s donations were $5225. We would love to see that amount increase this year.

Larry Workman is the Centralized Communications Depart-ment manager with the Quinault Indian Nation (QIN). He grew up in Indiana and began his career in natural resources and communication following his graduation from Purdue Univer-sity in 1970 with a three year tour of duty in the US Peace Corps on a reforestation assignment in Northern Ethiopia. He is a national award-winning photographer, who’s worked with the QIN since 1974. He helped lay the foundations for the QIN forestry program. Then using his photography and interest in natural sciences he produced several books, 40 QIN annual

calendars, edited a natural resources magazine, co-editor of the Quinault Nation’s monthly paper Nugguam and produces the QIN General Council Report along with numerous other tribal publications. Larry has served on the board of the Washing-ton Press Association from 1990-2002, serving in several positions including pres-ident and high school contest director.

In the past, the human race was able to survive by adapting to relatively small cli-mate shifts. However, today humanity has created a situation where the climate is warming at an unprecedented rate along with altering the environment in many different ways. Larry’s presentation will look at some of the worldwide changes while focusing on Quinault Country. Melting glaciers, changes in river flow pat-terns, rising sea levels, invasive species, altered landscapes and many other envi-ronmental changes are challenging the Quinault Indian Nation. Quinaults are fac-ing these consequences and deciding how the community, culture, and economy will need to change in order to survive in the future.

Surviving in the Anthropocene

Speaker: Larry Workman, Quinault Indian Nation

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FIELD TRIP DESCRIPTIONS

Tokeland, Grayland and Westport Loop Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm

Field Trip Leaders: Bruce Labar and Ed Pullen

This field trip will take you to the best shorebird viewing areas along the coast! Target birds are 22 species of shorebirds including Snowy Plover, Willet, and Long-billed Curlew. Good numbers of waterfowl and other water species will be encountered along the way. “Streaked” Horned Larks and Lapland Longspurs will also be sought after at Midway Beach Road. There will be some walking but most of the day will involve short visits to key areas in search of shorebirds. Bring or pre-order a lunch and dress appropriately!

$45

Ocean Shores Friday, 8am - 3pm

Field Trip Leaders: Dave Richardson and Whittier Johnson

Saturday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Field Trip Leaders: Phil Kelley and Mary Russell

This beautiful coastal resort town hosts some of the best birding spots on the West Coast with more species per location than anywhere else in the state of Washington. The tour will visit a variety of habitats and upwards of 60 species may be found. Highlights on this trip include: Semipalmated Plover, Whimbrel, Marbled Godwit, Sanderling, Wandering Tattler, Surfbird, and Rock Sandpiper.

$35

Huynisisoos Saturday, 9am - 3pm

Field Trip Leaders: Marcus Roening, Diane Yorgason-Quinn,

and Faye McAdams Hands

Quinault Indian Nation Tribal Guide: Fallon Mail

Huynisisoos is a great vantage point from which to observe seabirds over the open ocean. Pelagic Cormorants, Common Murres, and Tufted Puffins nest in the scenic seastacks. This may be the southern most nesting area for the “Sooty” Fox Sparrow. Huynisisoos is on Quinault Tribal lands and a Tribal guide will accompany the trip. Uneven, easy to moderate path; wear appropriate footwear.

$40

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FIELD TRIP DESCRIPTIONS

Shorebirds for Beginners Saturday, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Field Trip Leaders: Scott Morrison and Art Pavey

A bus will take you to the Sandpiper Trail at Grays Harbor NWR where you will walk to the prime shorebird viewing area at the tip of Bowerman Peninsula. As the shorebirds gather on the mudflats, you can learn to distinguish a Western Sandpiper from a Dunlin. Other possible birds include: Least Sandpiper, Black-bellied Plover, Red Knot and Peregrine Falcon.

$15

Westport Sunday, 8am - 3:30pm

Field Trip Leaders: Phil Kelley and Mary O’Neil

$35

Another special coastal town, Westport, is famous for its picturesque marina, fishing, and whale watching trips. Excellent birding places are the Westport (South) Jetty and Half Moon Bay, Johns River Wildlife Area, and Bottle Beach State Park. Scores of species will be found including: Greater yellowlegs, Red knot, Sanderling, and Western gull.

Guided Walks Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge

Friday, 10:30am-1:30pm

Field Trip Leaders: Nisqually NWRC Volunteers

Sunday, 12:30pm-3:30pm

Field Trip Leaders: Art Pavey and Arnie Martin

Join us on a guided walk to the prime shorebird viewing area along the Sandpiper Trail at the Refuge. Knowledgeable guides will provide information about the Ref-uge and other wildlife and plants of interest along the trail. These walks are free and open to the public. The guides will have spotting scopes for better viewing. Binoculars are recommended.

FREE

Field trip participants heading out to the beach

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LECTURES

Shorebird Identification Basics Saturday, 10:15am - 11:15am

Lecturer: Scott Morrison

$10

Shorebird identification can be tricky. With the help of experienced birders, you will become familiar with the more common shorebirds so that you can identify them in the field. You are encouraged to follow up this lecture with the “Shorebirds for Beginners” Saturday field trip to Grays Harbor NWR or the free guided walk on Sunday.

Bring Back the Bees Saturday, 3:30pm—4:30pm

Lecturer: Jim Ullrich $10

The presentation covers the development of a backyard sanctuary for our bees and

birds, including the interesting relationship of our Orchard Mason Bees and our

backyard birds. This non-aggressive pollinator is native to our area, and is

extensively studied by WSU and area master gardener organizations.

Coastal Raptors:

A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two on the Beach

Sunday, 2pm - 3pm

Lecturer: Dr. Dan Varland

$10

Dan Varland, founder and Executive Director of the non-profit Coastal Raptors, will provide a presentation on raptor banding research on the Washington coast. During his 22 years of research, Dan and a host of volunteers have captured and banded more than 300 raptors of eight species, including 240 Peregrine Falcons and 32 Bald Eagles. Once in hand, in addition to banding, blood and feather samples are taken to assess contaminant levels and disease exposure. There have been more than 1,000 resightings of the marked birds, from Seward, Alaska south to the Salton Sea in California. Dan will share how and why birds are banded, how to report a banded bird, findings from the research, and the value of banding to research and conservation.

BIRDING MARKETPLACE

At the Birding Marketplace you will find a variety of vendors who have items for every level of nature enthusiast! There will be nature books and field guides, photographs, a variety of hand-crafted items, and things to enhance your backyard birding. Also, local organizations will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about their organization. For a list of vendors and exhibitors, see the festival website at www.shorebirdfestival.com.

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FREE FAMILY EVENTS

Nature Fun Fair Saturday, 9am - 5pm & Sunday, 9am - 4pm

The Nature Fun Fair has activities for all ages to discover their artistic side and learn about nature. Wildlife art projects and activities include Shorebird on a Stick, Thumbprint Art, Mask Making, and more!

Mudflat Meals: See What Shorebirds Have for Dinner Saturday, 9am - 4pm

Estuaries are teeming with life even in the most unexpected places. Some mudflats are estimated to contain as many as 40,000 organisms per cubic inch of mud! Learn about the amazing critters living in the mudflats. Come see them yourself through microscopes; located in the Nature Fun Fair.

Be a Shorebird in the Procession of the Shorebirds! Sunday, Mask Making: 9am - 5pm; Procession: 2pm

Make cool bird masks in the Fun Fair area any time Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Join in the Procession of the Shorebirds in front of Hoquiam Middle School at 2pm just after the Poster Contest Awards Ceremony. You can also bring your own bird or nature related costume for the procession.

Shorebird Festival Poster Contest Awards Ceremony Sunday, 1pm - 1:30pm

Come and help cheer on the 2018 Shorebird Poster Contest winners during the awards ceremony. The shorebird poster contest is open to Grays Harbor County students, grades 1-6. Winning posters are displayed during the Festival at Hoquiam Middle School.

RUN FOR THE BIRDS

Festival Run for the Birds Saturday 9am—10am Hoquiam City Hall, 609 8th Street Registration begins at 9am and the run starts at 10am. The run includes a 2 mile run/walk, a 5K, and a 10K run. The cost is $5 to run/walk and $15 to run/walk with a T-shirt to keep.

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Location: Hoquiam Middle School

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Friday

9:16am - 3:16pm Best Shorebird Viewing at Grays Harbor NWR

7:00am - 3:00pm Festival Information and Registration at

Grays Harbor NWR on Airport Way

7:30am - 3:30pm Field Trip to Tokeland, Grayland, and Westport

8:00am - 3:00pm Field Trip to Ocean Shores

10:30am-1:30pm Guided Walk at Grays Harbor NWR

4:00pm - 7:00pm Festival Information and Registration at

Hoquiam Middle School

6:45pm - 9:00pm Keynote Speaker and dessert reception at High School

Saturday

7:30am - 5:00pm Festival Information and Registration at Hoquiam Middle School

8:00am - 3:00pm Shuttle Bus to Refuge

8:30am - 3:30pm Field Trip to Ocean Shores

9:00am - 3:00pm Field Trip to Huynisisoos

9:00am-10:00am Shorebird Festival Run for the Birds

9:00am - 5:00pm Birding Marketplace with Vendors and Exhibitors

9:00am - 5:00pm Nature Fun Fair

9:00am - 4:00pm Mudflat Meals at Nature Fun Fair

10:09am—4:09pm Best Shorebird Viewing at Grays Harbor NWR

10:15am-11:15am Lecture: Shorebird Identification Basics

11:30am-1:30pm Field Trip to Grays Harbor NWR - Shorebirds for Beginners

3:30pm - 4:30pm Lecture: Bring back the Bees

5:30pm - 6:30pm Social Hour with no-host bar

5:30pm - 9:00pm Annual Dinner and Speaker

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Sunday

8:00am - 4:00pm Information and Registration at Hoquiam Middle School

8:00am - 3:00pm Shuttle Bus to Refuge

8:00am - 3:30pm Field Trip to Westport

10:58am - 4:58pm Best Shorebird Viewing at Grays Harbor NWR

9:00am - 4:00pm Birding Marketplace with Vendors and Exhibitors

9:00am - 4:00pm Nature Fun Fair

12:30pm-3:30pm Guided Walk at Grays Harbor NWR

1:00pm-1:30pm Poster Contest Awards Ceremony

2:00pm-2:30pm Be A Shorebird and Procession of the Shorebirds

2:00pm - 3:00pm Lecture: Coastal Raptors

Shorebird Viewing at Grays Harbor NWR

Along the Refuge’s Sandpiper Trail shorebirds can be viewed from a number of spots. During peak viewing times, volunteers with scopes will be available to help answer questions. At the Refuge, shorebirds can be viewed best during the period about 3 hours before to 3 hours after high tide. During high tide, birds are closer and more concentrated for better viewing. However, weather conditions such as wind and storms can greatly alter tides in Grays Harbor so good shorebird viewing is dependent on a number of factors and can be unpredictable. For coastal viewing, tidal cycles are not as critical. High tides along the coast are about 20 minutes earlier than at the Refuge.

2018 High Tide At Refuge Best Viewing Times

Friday, April 27 12:16 am 9:16 am-3:16 pm

Saturday, April 28 1:09 pm 10:09 am-4:09 pm

Sunday, April 29 1:58 pm 10:58 am-4:58 pm

Free Guided Walks Guided walks will be held on Friday from 10:30am - 1:30pm and Sunday from 12:30pm-3:30pm. Meet at the Refuge Kiosk on Airport Way. These walks are free and open to the public.

The Shuttle Bus A Shuttle Bus will run continuously between Hoquiam Middle School and the Sandpiper Trail from 8am and 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. The suggested donation is $1 per rider.

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SHOREBIRD EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Shorebird Education Program is an opportunity for 3rd and 4th grade students in Grays Harbor County to learn about shorebirds and shorebird conservation. The program is offered by Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge with funding from partner organizations including Grays Harbor Audubon Society, the Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival, and the Washington Service Corps. The program is hands-on and multidisciplinary and provides a science-based curriculum to local schools.

Viewing shorebirds during a Refuge

field trip

Proceeds from the Shorebird and Nature Festival

help fund the Shorebird Education Program!

The Shorebird Education Program is completely free to participating schools. Proceeds from the Shorebird and Nature Festival make this possible.

Festival proceeds:

Your Dinner:

help pay the cost share match for the AmeriCorps member who coordinates the program.

pays for the cost of the buses for field trips to the Refuge.

Your participation in Festival events and donations during the Annual Dinner make this education program possible.

Thank you for your help and support!

Students in the program receive six classroom lessons through the school year and a free field trip to Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge during the spring shorebird migration. During in-class activities, the stu-dents learn about the science of shorebirds and the wildlife refuge. Topics range from spectacular shore-bird adaptations to the wonders of migration. The Shorebird Education Program provides a wonderful opportunity for elementary-aged students to develop their skills in scientific inquiry and to gain an apprecia-tion of nature in a truly natural setting!

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Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival

2018 Registration Form, page 1

(for events with a fee)

Pre-registration must be postmarked by April 16th.

Registrations will be filled in the order payment is received.

Registrations will be taken at the time of the events as space permits.

Registrations received by April 18th will be confirmed by e-mail or phone.

Prices are per person, per event. There is no registration fee other than the fee for each event.

Mail registration form with payment to:

Registrar, GH Shorebird and Nature Festival PO Box 475

Hoquiam, WA 97550 Make checks payable to: Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival

Your Name _________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________________________ Total Fees Enclosed $___________________________________

Be sure to make your event choices on the other side of this form!

Where did you hear about this Festival?

Direct Mailing

Friend

Audubon Newsletter

Attended Previous Year

Newspaper____________________

Other_________________________

Registration Questions? (360) 289-5048

e-mail: dlmoor2@coastaccess.com

Did you know? Proceeds from the Shorebird Festival help fund education

programs and scientific research at GHNWR. Thanks to all the volunteers, trip leaders, lecturers, and sponsors who make this possible.

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Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival

2018 Registration Form, page 2

Friday April 27

Field Trip, Tokeland/Westport (7:30am-3:30pm) ……...…..…… $45

Field Trip, Ocean Shores (8am-3pm)……………..………..…...……… $35

Keynote Speaker, John Marzluff (7:30pm-9pm)………....…...…… $15

Dessert reception prior to lecture starts at 6:45pm

Saturday April 28

Field Trip, Ocean Shores (8:30am-3:30pm)……..……….….….….. $35

Field Trip, Huynisisoos (9am-3pm)………………………..……...…… $40

Lecture, Shorebird Identification (10:15am-11:15am)………… $10

Field Trip, Shorebirds for Beginners (11:30am-1:30pm)……....$15

Lecture, Bring back the Bees (3:30-4:30pm) ………………………. $10

Annual Dinner and speaker (5:30pm-9pm)………………...……..…$25

Note: Dinner reservations must be received by April 18.

Please select:

Chicken Beef Vegetarian

Sunday May 7

Field Trip, Westport (8am-3:30pm)………………………....………… $35 Lecture, Coastal Raptors (2pm-3pm)………….……………......……. $10

Box Lunches

Box Lunch Friday___________________________________________________$8 (fill in field trip name)

Box Lunch Saturday________________________________________________ $8 (fill in field trip name)

Box Lunch Sunday__________________________________________________ $8 (fill in field trip name)

Box lunches include sandwich, fruit, and pop, made fresh and yummy by Deidra’s Deli, 1956 Riverside Avenue, Hoquiam, (360) 538-5880.

Be sure to complete page 1 of this form with your name and address.

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Turkey

Turkey

Turkey Ham

Ham

Ham

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Festival Headquarters On Friday, until 3pm, events start or are located at the Grays Harbor NWR Office on Airport Way. On Friday starting at 4pm, then all day Saturday and Sunday, the Festival Headquarters is at Hoquiam Middle School, 200 N. Spencer St., Hoquiam. From Aberdeen, follow US 101 to Hoquiam. Stay in the left lane onto Highway 109 (Ocean Shores Hwy.), this is also Emerson Ave. Hoquiam Middle School is on the right 1.1 miles from that intersection. Park in the school lot. See maps on pages 16 and 19. Registration Pre-registration is recommended for fee events and must be postmarked by April 16th. Registration will be open on Friday from 7am to 3pm at the Grays Harbor NWR Office. Registration continues at Festival Headquarters at Hoquiam Middle School on Friday (4pm - 7pm), Saturday (7:30am - 5pm), and Sunday (8am - 4pm). Meals Field trip participants may order box lunches using the registration form. The Annual Dinner will be held on Saturday evening at the Elks Lodge in Hoquiam. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required by April 18. See list of local restaurants on page 17. Lodging Festival participants may make lodging arrangements directly with area providers. For lodging information call: Grays Harbor Tourism at (800) 621-9625; Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. at (800) 321-1924; or Westport-Grayland Chamber of Commerce at (800) 345-6223. Weather/Clothing Western Washington weather is unpredictable at this time of year. Plan for wet and cool. Layers, raingear, and boots are recommended. The trail at Grays Harbor NWR is a hard surface and does not require special footwear. Special Accommodations For those needing special accommodations, please contact Committee Member, Jennifer Cutillo, at (360) 753-9467.

Lesser Yellowlegs

photo by Michael Schramm/USFWS

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WELCOME TO HOQUIAM

Located in Grays Harbor County on the Pacific Coast, the City of Hoquiam’s history dates back to the 1890’s. Once a booming fishing and logging community, the town has now diversified into manufacturing, producing wood products, and building ships. Hoquiam residents enjoy a rural lifestyle with good schools and low crime. Glorious beaches and countryside, great hunting, camping and fishing opportunities are in their backyard. So are five state parks, the Olympic National Park, and Grays Harbor NWR. We welcome you to our community and hope you take advantage of the many local offerings mentioned on page 17.

AREA MAP

The numbered areas on this map show great bird viewing areas in the Grays Harbor area. The spring shorebird migration (mid April through mid May) boasts the greatest numbers of shorebirds, but there are some shorebirds that stay in these areas year round! You can find a diversity of bird species in Grays Harbor including waterfowl and sea birds. Many of these areas also have wonderful views and walks to enjoy. Grab your binoculars and take a birding tour of Grays Harbor County any day of the year!

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CAFES AND RESTAURANTS

8th Street Ale House

207 8th St. 612-3455

Casa Mia Pizza & Spaghetti

2936 Simpson Ave 533-2010

Deidra‛s Deli (Public Market)

1956 Riverside Ave 538-9747

Golden Dragon

710 Simpson Ave. 533-0510

Grizzly Den

300 Emerson Ave. 537-9840

Hum-Dinger Drive-in

104 Lincoln

(Hwy 101 N) 533-2754

Hoquiam Brewery

526 8th Street 637-8252

McDonalds

2501 Simpson Ave. 532-6020

Javalicious Espresso

801 Simpson Ave. 640-4340

Simpson Avenue Grill

825 Simpson Ave. 533-8907

Subway

2700 Simpson Ave. 537-1271

Taqueria Franco

501 Simpson Ave 532-0609

The Jitter House

623 Simpson Ave. 589-8581

(Area Code 360)

Visit the City of Hoquiam‛s website at www.cityofhoquiam.com

THINGS TO SEE IN HOQUIAM

7th Street Theatre - Built in 1928 and designed for Vaudeville‛s live audience, the theater simulates an evening under the stars. The Theatre is listed on the State and National Historic Register. For more information check the website: 7thstreettheatre.com

The Elton Bennett Nature Walk - Elton Bennett was a prominent artist who contributed greatly to the Harbor. The walk, near the house he once lived in, has gravel trails that wind through trees next to a creek. The park is on Grand Avenue off of Hwy 101 North (approximately 8 blocks from the Riverside Avenue Bridge.

9th Street Boat Launch and Pier - This public boat docking area has picnic tables and a nice walk along the Hoquiam River.

28th Street Landing - The tower provides a great view of the Chehalis River.

Polson Museum - This is the premier History Museum in Grays Harbor and a National Historic Site. For more information go to their website at polsonmuseum.org.

Hoquiam‛s Castle - This magnificent 20-room home was built in 1897 overlooking Grays Harbor by one of the founding lumber barons, Robert Lytle. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Johnny Green Dike - Take a nice stroll on this walkway bordering the Hoquiam River. Start at Public Market (with Deidra’s Deli, a bakery, & craft booths) and walk to the Polson Museum.

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PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

Festival Partners

Grays Harbor Audubon Society (ghas.org)

City of Hoquiam (cityofhoquiam.com)

Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge (fws.gov/refuge/grays_harbor)

2017 Shorebird & Nature Festival

Planning Committee

Thank You to all the sponsors for their contributions!

Friends of Nisqually NWRC

Grays Harbor County

Grays Harbor Tourism

Greater Grays Harbor, Inc.

Hoquiam Middle School

Hoquiam School District

Knox Cellars Mason Bees

Port of Grays Harbor

Public School Employees,

Hoquiam Chapter

Quinault Indian Nation

Volunteer Program,

Nisqually NWRC, Olympia

Washington Service Corps

Westport Winery, Aberdeen

Wild Birds Unlimited, Gig Harbor

Shannon Anderson, Port of Grays Harbor

Jude Armstrong, Grays Harbor Audubon Society

Jennifer Cutillo, Nisqually NWR Complex

Jean Davis, Community Member

Jasmine Dickhoff, City of Hoquiam

Melanie Graeff, GHNWR, AmeriCorps

Suzanne Hierholzer, Community Member

Susette Huett, Community Member

Sheila McCartan, Community Member

Arnie Martin, Grays Harbor Audubon Society

Dianna Moore, Grays Harbor Audubon Society

Glynnis Nakai, Nisqually NWR Complex

Diane Schwickerath, Grays Harbor Aud. Society

Lynn Smith, Grays Harbor Audubon Society

Janet Strong, Community Member

Jim Ullrich, Wild Birds Unlimited, Gig Harbor

Tracy Wood, City of Hoquiam

A Special Thank You

To all the lecturers, field trip

leaders, and volunteers who

contributed their time and

expertise with us.

Would you like to help plan

the 2019 Grays Harbor

Shorebird and Nature

Festival?

Contact Arnie Martin at

arnold6.martin@comcast.net

www.shorebirdfestival.com

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Working for a Sustainable Balance Between Human

Activity and the Needs of the Environment s

Stop by our booth at the Shorebird and Nature Festival

to learn about the many ways YOU can get involved.

Join a field trip, come to a bi-monthly

program, or work on a variety of conservation

and education programs!

Promoting Enjoyment of Birds and the Natural World

www.ghas.org

Friends of Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Can Help!

Stop by the Nisqually Nature Shop and see the great selection of field guides,

nature books, kid’s books, and outdoor clothing. The Nisqually Nature Shop is

operated by the Friends of Nisqually NWR Complex.

This non-profit organization supports programs at

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually and Grays Harbor NWRs

and all proceeds from sales go to Refuge programs.

www.friendsofnisquallynwr.org

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