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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 Looking back and ahead in the new millenium Urban Canada geese are trying our patience Who’s that? Winter surveys due soon Tern Update Landscaping book is a hit! New BWS directory available New small mammal study piloted in Spokane Earth Day is good time to take stock of growth Ups and downs of Purple martins and people Foil those deer by planting their "least favorites" Willow flycatchers keep coming back It's never been easier to get a personalized plate and help wildlife