The early bird may get … the sighting. Certainly will get the insight, from West Seattle naturalist Stewart Wechsler, one week from today:

Predawn Owl, Coyote, Salamander, Plant and Fungus hike. Meet 5:30 am Sunday, October 16th – Camp Long (5200 35th Av SW – @ SW Dawson) at front of gate of Lodge building. Join me (Stewart Wechsler) on a predawn hike (estimated time 2 hours) through the wilds of Camp Long. We’ll likely see or hear one of the resident Barred Owls, or potentially a transient Great Horned Owl. We might see one of the Coyotes that use Camp Long as a happy hunting ground, and we will definitely see the vegetation that make up the habitat framework for these more attention drawing critters. I continue to work to learn about, and share my knowledge of, all of our wild life forms in order to maximize my contribution to the stewardship of our precious and ancient natural communities. Any contributions (not required) to support me and my efforts will be accepted . RSVP 206 932-7225 (land line) to help me estimate group size and when I should be scheduling more programs. No one will be turned away.