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Getting Wild with Ed Dominguez, Seattle Naturalist - edomino.ed@gmail.com

Ed has served as the Lead Naturalist at the Seward Park Audubon Center since 2011. A Native of Mt. Shasta California, Ed obtained his Bachelors and Masters degrees from California State University. He then moved to Seattle to work on his PhD at University of Washington. Knowledgeable in geology, trees, wildflowers, and mammals, Ed particularly enjoys birds and birdsongs. He is passionate about sharing the wonders of nature with others and is skilled in teaching to children and adults.

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July 03, 2020

And now, the video presentation of this largest of marine snails. A long time in preparation, I hope you enjoy this more in-depth look at our native Lewis's Moon Snail!

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Leavenworth Bird Fest 2021! May 13 through 16th...Join Me!!

May 10, 2021

I am happy to announce that I am in Leavenworth this week as a featured speaker for the annual Bird Fest! Icicle Creek and the Wenatchee River valley are host to a dazzling variety of spring migrants that favor the east side of the Cascade Range. In addition to exploring a variety of habitats seeing out these colorful visitors, I am leading three Owl Prowls on the 13th, 14th, and 15 starting at 9:00 PM. Friday afternoon at 3:00 pm I am presenting a virtual program on owls and their unique adaptations with some cool video footage. Saturday afternoon at 2:00 pm I am presenting a program on the woodpeckers of Washington showcasing their unique adaptations (such as why don't they need extra strength Exedrin after bashing their heads against trees all day!). To view these online presentations click on the following link to register: https://wenatcheeriverinstitute.org/bird-fest/bird-fest-2021.html If you decide to take advantage of this great spring weather and visit Leaven

Washington Trails Association Article

October 26, 2021

I nterested in learning about the birds you see and hear on the trail? I recently did this collaborative with Washington Trails Association on birding and hiking, check it out! It will add a new dimension to your hiking enjoyment. WTA.ORG Bird Watching Hikes in Washington: Where to See Birds, Birbs and Borbs Bird https://www.wta.org/go-outside/seasonal-hikes/fall-destinations/bird-watching-hikes-in-washington

August 19th Owl Prowl and the sad loss of one of our Barred Owls

August 16, 2021

Our Barn owl family has been very vocal in Seward Park: three hungry juveniles and busy parents trying to keep their offspring fed and satisfied. Join me at 8:00 pm this Thursday in Seward Park by the restroom adjacent to the Audubon center and we will watch the excitement! Please email me to register at edomino.ed@gmail.com $25.00 per person please. On a sad note, last week I found one of our barn owls dead on the lake trail just north of the pottery studio. She had puncture wounds to the neck and face and right beside her was a fresh pile of dog poop (no hair, ruling out coyote). She and her mate were strongly pair-bonded and my owl prowl participants have viewed them for months sitting side-by-side on tree branches, grooming one another, and acting, well, like lovebirds! Sunday morning on a Bird Outing I led with our Audubon Center, we saw the male (the smaller of the two) on a branch just above us. We enjoyed a nice long viewing as he winked, scratched his head, had a good p

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