[Tweeters] Brian Bell

[Rob Faucett]

Hi Folks - Could anybody take the tie send me the info for Brian’s memorial out at Marymoor?


Thanks and goo birding to all.  Including Brian where ever he may be birding now.

Rob
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Rob Faucett
206-619-5569
Seattle, WA


> On Aug 11, 2023, at 1:00 PM, dschone8 at donobi.net wrote:

> 

> It was with great sadness I heard of Brian's passing. My thoughts immediately drifted back to a time when Brian and I were going to co-lead a WOS field trip. I had a pretty good idea of the route we would take since it was in my home territory and explained my thoughts to Brian. Ever the professional he agreed the route was a good one right up to the point where I noted it wouldn't likely even need scouting. Brian was not about to lead a trip on a route that had not been thoroughly scouted prior to the field trip.He came over the week before and stayed at our home for a couple of nights while we thoroughly scouted and timed the route. Brian made a couple of minor route changes so the time worked better and we spent an enjoyable day birding together. The most enjoyable part of the time was spent in the evenings as we ate, visited,  and got to know one another better. The field trip was quite the success due in large part to Brian's minor changes. We saw tons of birds and had killer views of Grasshopper Sparrow which the majority of the group was keen to see close up and personal. At one point a grasshopper sparrow sat on a fence wire a few scant feet away. Brian quietly urged us to remain and watch until the bird flew off. That short interlude in time remains one of my fondest birding memories.

> 

> Rest In Peace Brian

> 

> Doug Schonewald

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