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Malheur Wildlife Refuge
Jun
2
to Jun 6

Malheur Wildlife Refuge

Trip leader Dave Parent has over 30 years of experience birding in Southeast Oregon. Join him on a camp out to one of the most amazing birding areas in North America. “We will bird the expansive Malheur Refuge, fields, the Pueblo Mountains, and possibly other hotspots. We hope to be onsite as the spring migration is in full swing and nesting birds are arriving from the south. One hundred species in the first two days is not unrealistic!” Headquarters is Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Page Springs Campground, first come first served—no reservations. Hotels are available in the area also. Contact Dave for details.

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Field Trip - Hoypus Point at Deception Pass State Park
Apr
5

Field Trip - Hoypus Point at Deception Pass State Park

Birding Deception Pass: a Whidbey Audubon and Deception Pass State Park partnership. Walks are designed as a great opportunity for birders of all levels. Practice bird identification skills, explore unique bird habitats and learn from other birders. It is recommended you bring your own binoculars and/or scopes, though there will be a few on hand to borrow. A Discover Pass or day permit is required for each vehicle. Navigate to Cornet Bay Marina. As Cornet Bay Road navigates you through a section of private property, continue straight. Drive past the Deception Pass State Park entrance sign to the right and enter the boat ramp parking lot. Restrooms are available at this location.  Look for a large sign, “Bird Walk.”

Deception Pass State Park bird watching with State Park AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalist Akiko Nakagawa and Whidbey Audubon partners are Dave Parent and Joe Sheldon.

For more information contact Akiko or call 360-499-6320. The Deception Pass State Park Events Calendar is here.

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Field Trip - Rosario Beach at Deception Pass State Park
Mar
22

Field Trip - Rosario Beach at Deception Pass State Park

Birding Deception Pass: a Whidbey Audubon and Deception Pass State Park partnership. Walks are designed as a great opportunity for birders of all levels. Practice bird identification skills, explore unique bird habitats and learn from other birders. It is recommended you bring your own binoculars and/or scopes, though there will be a few on hand to borrow. A Discover Pass or day permit is required for each vehicle. Navigate to Rosario Beach Rd. Please note this address does not take you all the way to the parking lot. Follow to the end of the road until you reach the metal gates to enter the Rosario parking lot. Restrooms are available at this location.  Look for a large sign, “Bird Walk.”

Deception Pass State Park bird watching with State Park AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalist Akiko Nakagawa and Whidbey Audubon partner Patty Cheek.

For more information contact Akiko or call 360-499-6320. The Deception Pass State Park Events Calendar is here.

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Field Trip - Cornet Bay at Deception Pass State Park
Mar
8

Field Trip - Cornet Bay at Deception Pass State Park

Birding Deception Pass: a Whidbey Audubon and Deception Pass State Park partnership. Walks are designed as a great opportunity for birders of all levels. Practice bird identification skills, explore unique bird habitats and learn from other birders. It is recommended you bring your own binoculars and/or scopes, though there will be a few on hand to borrow. A Discover Pass or day permit is required for each vehicle. Drive past the Deception Pass State Park entrance sign to the right and enter the boat ramp parking lot. Restrooms are available at this location. Look for a large sign, “Bird Walk.”

Deception Pass State Park bird watching with State Park AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalist Akiko Nakagawa and Whidbey Audubon partner Jim DeForrest.

For more information contact Akiko or call 360-499-6320. The Deception Pass State Park Events Calendar is here.

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Skagit and Samish Deltas Field Trip
Feb
23

Skagit and Samish Deltas Field Trip

Typically there are large concentrations of waterfowl and raptors. The area is considered one of the top winter raptor viewing sites in the U.S. Some walking will be involved; be prepared for some mud. Bring a lunch for this all-day field trip. A Discover Pass or day permit will be needed for each car. Due to narrow road shoulders and limited parking, carpools are particularly important. Meet at the Coupeville Library parking lot at 8:30 a.m. or at Windjammer Park (turn right at Beeksma) in Oak Harbor at about 9 a.m. We’ll plan to start back about 3 p.m. to arrive before dark.

Trip leader is Jay Adams, call 207-441-7357 for questions or if you need to cancel. The trip is limited to 10 participantsIt is FULL. Snow or ice cancels this trip.

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Field Trip - West Beach at Deception Pass State Park
Feb
22

Field Trip - West Beach at Deception Pass State Park

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Birding Deception Pass: a Whidbey Audubon and Deception Pass State Park partnership. Walks are designed as a great opportunity for birders of all levels. Practice bird identification skills, explore unique bird habitats and learn from other birders. It is recommended you bring your own binoculars and/or scopes, though there will be a few on hand to borrow. A Discover Pass or day permit is required for each vehicle. Whether arriving from the north or south on SR20, you will come to a stoplight at the bottom of a hill. Turn west into the main park entrance. Drive past the welcome station and follow along the winding road until you reach a stop sign, then turn left. Take this road all the way down to the end, which will lead you to the West Beach parking lot. Restrooms are available at this location. Look for a large sign, “Bird Walk.”

Deception Pass State Park bird watching with State Park AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalist Akiko Nakagawa and Whidbey Audubon partner Dave Parent.

For more information contact Akiko or call 360-499-6320. The Deception Pass State Park Events Calendar is here.

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Postponed a week: Skagit and Samish Deltas Field Trip
Feb
16

Postponed a week: Skagit and Samish Deltas Field Trip

Typically there are large concentrations of waterfowl and raptors. The area is considered one of the top winter raptor viewing sites in the U.S. Some walking will be involved; be prepared for some mud. Bring a lunch for this all-day field trip. A Discover Pass or day permit will be needed for each car. Due to narrow road shoulders and limited parking, carpools are particularly important. Meet at the Coupeville Library parking lot at 8:30 a.m. or at Windjammer Park (turn right at Beeksma) in Oak Harbor at about 9 a.m. We’ll plan to start back about 3 p.m. to arrive before dark.

Trip leader is Jay Adams, call 207-441-7357 for questions or if you need to cancel. The trip is limited to 10 participantsIt is FULL. Snow or ice cancels this trip.

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Field Trip - West Beach at Deception Pass State Park
Feb
8

Field Trip - West Beach at Deception Pass State Park

Birding Deception Pass: a Whidbey Audubon and Deception Pass State Park partnership. Walks are designed as a great opportunity for birders of all levels. Practice bird identification skills, explore unique bird habitats and learn from other birders. It is recommended you bring your own binoculars and/or scopes, though there will be a few on hand to borrow. A Discover Pass or day permit is required for each vehicle. Whether arriving from the north or south on SR20, you will come to a stoplight at the bottom of a hill. Turn west into the main park entrance. Drive past the welcome station and follow along the winding road until you reach a stop sign, then turn left. Take this road all the way down to the end, which will lead you to the West Beach parking lot. Restrooms are available at this location. Look for a large sign, “Bird Walk.”

Deception Pass State Park bird watching with State Park AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalist Akiko Nakagawa and Whidbey Audubon partner Sarah Schmidt.

For more information contact Akiko or call 360-499-6320. The Deception Pass State Park Events Calendar is here.

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Field Trip - Cornet Bay at Deception Pass State Park
Jan
11

Field Trip - Cornet Bay at Deception Pass State Park

Birding Deception Pass: a Whidbey Audubon and Deception Pass State Park partnership. Walks are designed as a great opportunity for birders of all levels. Practice bird identification skills, explore unique bird habitats and learn from other birders. It is recommended you bring your own binoculars and/or scopes, though there will be a few on hand to borrow. A Discover Pass or day permit is required for each vehicle. Drive past the Deception Pass State Park entrance sign to the right and enter the boat ramp parking lot. Restrooms are available at this location. Look for a large sign, “Bird Walk.”

Deception Pass State Park bird watching with State Park AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalist Akiko Nakagawa and Whidbey Audubon partner Steve Ellis.

For more information contact Akiko or call 360-499-6320.

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Field trip to Fort Ebey State Park
Nov
16

Field trip to Fort Ebey State Park

Join Steve and Martha Ellis to explore the wildlife at Fort Ebey State Park. This field trip has a good mix of forest and seabirds. Possible sightings include Harlequin Ducks, Red-necked Grebes, Red Crossbills. There is some walking. Plan on spending two to three hours.

Meet at 9 a.m. at Libbey Beach Park at the end of Libbey Road. We will carpool into the park. All vehicles entering the park must have a Discover Pass. Limit 12 people. Any questions, email Steve and Martha.

Please register on the form below. If you need to cancel contact us so that we can make your place available to another.

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Birding Deer Lagoon
Oct
30

Birding Deer Lagoon

Join Carlos Andersen at the Deer Lagoon at the trailhead at the end of Deer Lagoon Road for two hours of birding. This time of year can be a little bit wet but that also brings in all the wonderful waterfowl that we will be looking for.  Be sure to be prepared for the weather. Bring binoculars and/or a scope if you have them. 

This trip is limited to eight participants and is now full with a substantial waiting list. Carlos can be reached at email or text.

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