Come to the last small sit* before our wintering ducks and grebes depart for their breeding grounds! The sit begins at high tide when the diving birds should be closer to shore. We will scan Holmes Harbor for Goldeneyes, Scoters, Buffleheads, Double-crested Cormorants and Horned Grebes. On the beach we will watch for Song Sparrows and in the grass Dark-eyed Juncos and White-crowned Sparrows. Less likely possibilities include early arriving Caspian Terns or Osprey and the ever unpredictable (but common in this part of Freeland) Bushtits.
Come for five minutes or the full two hours. Viewing will be from the picnic table in the grassy area between the kitchen shelter and the beach. A paved path leads from the paved parking lot to the first picnic table and then there are about 50 feet of flat short grass to get to the second picnic table. Chairs will also be available for attendees. A scope will be provided, as well as loaner binoculars and field guides for use during the event. Families with young children are encouraged to attend. The playground is next to the viewing area so kids who don’t want to bird can play while their family members watch the birds.
Portable restrooms are available at the park including a wheelchair accessible porta-potty.
For more information or if you have questions, contact the trip leader, Madrone Ruggiero.