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Crossing Paths is a twice-yearly newsletter for Washington residents enrolled in the Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary Program. Westside: 16018 Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek, WA 98012 / 425-775-1311 Eastside: N. 8702 Division St., Spokane, WA 99218 / 509-892-1001 Writer/Editor: Madonna Luers Contributing Urban Wildlife Biologists: Russell Link, Patricia Thompson (Seattle - Mill Creek), Howard Ferguson (Spokane), Michelle Tirhi (Tacoma), WDFW Graphics Office / Print Shop

Table of Contents From the director: Thanks for all you do! Get "wild": put down that rake and help your backyard wildlife more! Who’s that? New Spokane-area tour hosts needed 7th annual winter feeder survey coming up soon Terns are making themselves at home in Tacoma Learn how to keep those cats indoors New funding for watchable wildlife may be possible from Congress this year No bats in your box? Try these changes Season Tip Create a hedgerow and watch your bird activity increase Backyard sanctuary directory being compiled It bears repeating: Clean up your act! Learn to identify birds at a glance The last sounds of summer may be hummers Tell your friends: Personalized Plates Help Wildlife Subscribe to Crossing Paths online