Family birding day set Saturday
Published 8:09 am Friday, May 17, 2013
A guided family birding walk at Lake Sammamish State Park and a talk by an accomplished 13-year-old birder will show kids and their grown-ups the excitement of discovering the natural world through bird watching. Both events are free.
An easy walk on maintained trails and walkways with master birder Andy McCormick will explore the many habitats of Lake Sammamish State Park. Woodlands, streamside, lakeshore, and meadow attract a variety of birds at this season.
The walk begins at 10 a.m. and is scheduled to end at noon (people can leave at any time). To join the walk, enter through the park’s main gate, take the first left, and meet at the northeast end of the large parking lot a little before 10. The state park entry requires a day use fee or Discover Pass (available at many Big 5 and Fred Meyer locations.
Thirteen-year-old Lorenzo Rohani and his dad, Michael Rohani, have traveled thousands of miles together birding and photographing birds.
Lorenzo’s talk is based on the book they co-wrote, A Kid’s Guide to Birding (NextFolio). It features Lorenzo’s photographs, stories about his birding adventures, and fun facts he’s learned about birds.
He’ll also share his tips for kids about how to get started in birding, where to find birds, and ways to figure out which ones are which.
The free talk is at Issaquah Valley Elementary School, 555 NW Holly Street. Doors open for hospitality at 2:30 p.m. and Lorenzo’s talk begins at 3.
