The Eagles of Washington: Noble Masters of the Sky or Brazen Thieves?

The Bald Eagle is our most beloved bird, the emblem of our country.  Almost as admired are their cousins: the Golden Eagles. But do these apex predators deserve their noble reputation? Thomas Jefferson certainly thought so, but his fellow Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin, thought not. Instead, Franklin wanted the turkey as our national bird. He believed eagles were the opposite of honorable and were nothing more than thieves. You be the judge! Come hear master birder Connie Sidles tell you all about the eagles of Washington.

Constance Sidles is a master birder and long-time member of Birds Connect Seattle, where she served on the board, the Conservation Committee, and was chair of the Publications Committee. She teaches classes for BCS, Pilchuck Audubon, North Cascades Audubon, Whidbey Audubon, and other Audubon societies across the country.

Connie is an author with more than 600 published articles and has written four books about nature focusing on her favorite “backyard” Montlake Fill, aka Union Bay Natural Area on the UW campus.

Please register in advance as seating is limited. The doors will open at 1:45pm for registered attendees - please arrive early to allow time to find parking. At 1:55pm, any remaining seats will be made available to those on the waitlist or who have not registered.