Have you ever wondered how birds survive in the cold? More at:
Larry
Chiaroscuro
Fall Elegance
In the Fall, the beauty and elegance of the trees nearly outshines the birds. More at:
Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome!
Larry
Montlake Turkey Trot
2021 Montlake Turkey Trot and Kids Run
Join in the fun for the 6th Annual Montlake Community Club 5K Turkey Trot and Kids Run, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the University District Food Bank. The Virtual Turkey Trot allows you to run, walk, or jog on your own schedule while maintaining the spirit of Montlake’s annual tradition. You can complete your course outdoors or inside on a treadmill, whatever you prefer.
2021 Montlake Turkey Trot Virtual 5K
Due to COVID: We are virtual!
https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/WA/Seattleish/MontlakeCommunityClub5KTurkeyTrotandKidsRun
Join in the fun for the 6th Annual Montlake Community Club 5K Turkey Trot and Kids Run, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the University District Food Bank. The Virtual Turkey Trot allows you to run, walk, or jog on your own schedule while maintaining the spirit of Montlake’s annual tradition. You can complete your course outdoors or inside on a treadmill, whatever you prefer.
Racing virtually: Every participant will receive a runner’s bib and Montlake Beanie. We encourage signups prior to November 19th to ensure that your swag will arrive in time.
5K Run/Walk: The entry fee is $30 through November 11th. It increases to $35 on November 12th to the 19th. Registration between the 19th and The 25th is $40, and cannot guarantee that the race swag will arrive by the 25th. We highly encourage racers to register early to help with deliveries!
Kids 1-mile run (ages 2-12): Entry fee is $20 from now until November 11th. Registration between the 12th and the 19th is $25, and then increases to $30 through the 25th.
Packet mail – To ensure packet delivery arrives prior to Thanksgiving day, we encourage you to register prior to November 19. Those registered on or after the 19th will still have their race packet delivered, but we cannot ensure that it will arrive prior to Thanksgiving.
Racers, walkers and all community members are invited to make an additional donation to the event.
All net proceeds from the race and all additional donations go to the University District Food Bank.
Race Day Schedule
We encourage you to race on Thanksgiving day at any time.
Chip Timing and Race Results
You will be recording your own times and can submit them via email, text or entered directly on the RunSignUp website. We encourage you to submit your results and photos on Thanksgiving day.
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https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/WA/Seattleish/MontlakeCommunityClub5KTurkeyTrotandKidsRun
Heron Reflections
This week’s post contrasts Green Heron and Great Blue Heron lifestyles. Enjoy on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome!
Larry
First Flight?
It is that time of year when young Bald Eagles take to the air for the first time. This week’s post is about the young from Monty and Marsha’s nest above Montlake Cut. See more at:
Union Bay Watch
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome!
Larry
Raven Recovery
There are young Ravens in the Arboretum for the second year in a row. They are noisy, rambunctious, and highly entertaining. I hope you get a chance to see them. See more on:
Union Bay Watch
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome!
Sincerely,
Larry
Leaving Home
Read their story and see their photos at:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome!
Larry
The First Step
Sometimes, the first step is the hardest. More on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city and Black Birders are welcome!
Larry
