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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were changed by Roniq Bartanen : 47.7061/-122.2875 (2023-07-19 00:27:37 )

Site name was changed by Roniq Bartanen into "Meadowbrook Pond" (2023-07-19 00:27:37 )

Coordinates were set by Roniq Bartanen : 47.7057/-122.2881 (2023-07-19 00:07:21 )

Site name was set by Roniq Bartanen as "Meadowbrook Pool" (2023-07-19 00:07:21 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

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  • Timing and strategy

As of July 2023 138 species listed on eBird at this location. Great birding here all year long. 

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Edited by Roniq Bartanen on 2023-07-19 00:30
As of July 2023 138 species listed on eBird at this location. Great birding here all year long. 
  • How to get there

Bus accessible location via #65 bus. Large parking lot across the street at Meadowbrook Community Center which has ample free parking that includes handicap parking with room for ramp. Restrooms and pool inside center building. Community center parking lot to Meadowbrook Pond is paved and flat, access via crosswalk on 35th ave NE.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Roniq Bartanen on 2023-07-19 00:35
Bus accessible location via #65 bus. Large parking lot across the street at Meadowbrook Community Center which has ample free parking that includes handicap parking with room for ramp. Restrooms and pool inside center building. Community center parking lot to Meadowbrook Pond is paved and flat, access via crosswalk on 35th ave NE.

No fee or pass needed to visit site

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Edited by Roniq Bartanen on 2023-07-19 00:35
No fee or pass needed to visit site
  • Other attractions

Outdoor art pieces, poetry in park sometimes. in addition to birds and turtles, mammal sightings include Beaver and River Otters. Benches in shade for sitting and quiet reflection. Area is Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) stormwater detention and flood control facility which cleans Thorton Creek. Many native plants are present and managed by Green Seattle Partnership. 

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Edited by Roniq Bartanen on 2023-07-19 00:39
Outdoor art pieces, poetry in park sometimes. in addition to birds and turtles, mammal sightings include Beaver and River Otters. Benches in shade for sitting and quiet reflection. Area is Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) stormwater detention and flood control facility which cleans Thorton Creek. Many native plants are present and managed by Green Seattle Partnership. 

Restroom facilities at Meadowbrook Community Center across the street. This is a fantastic urban and accessible birding spot. Flat, paved trails, including a flat wooden boardwalk with hand rails that travel over the pond. Benches in shade for sitting. 

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Roniq Bartanen on 2023-07-19 00:42
Restroom facilities at Meadowbrook Community Center across the street. This is a fantastic urban and accessible birding spot. Flat, paved trails, including a flat wooden boardwalk with hand rails that travel over the pond. Benches in shade for sitting. 

A small but active area. Watch for cyclists using trails. They are supposed to walk their bikes on boardwalk but that isn't always the case. 

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instance, these may include:
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Edited by Roniq Bartanen on 2023-07-19 00:44
A small but active area. Watch for cyclists using trails. They are supposed to walk their bikes on boardwalk but that isn't always the case. 
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