Events List
Deer Lagoon Preserve with Patrick Layton
Come and explore a Whidbey Island wonder and one of the best locations for birding on the island, with 219 different bird species! This is a great trip for experienced and novice birders alike.
Penn Cove Small Sit #1
Hang out and bird the incoming tide for early fall arrivals and resident birds with trip leader, Madrone Ruggiero.
Please register for this Wings over Whidbey field trip.
Penn Cove Small Sit #2
Hang out and bird the incoming tide for early fall arrivals and resident birds with trip leader, Madrone Ruggiero.
Please register for this Wings over Whidbey field trip.
Shoreline Walk with Sound Water Stewards
Join Sound Water Stewards on the beach to learn about the local shoreline habitat and how it supports bird populations in the area. With a focus on geology and the intertidal zone, we’ll take a closer look at the unique features of the shoreline and discover how the land, water, and wildlife are all connected. Come explore, learn, and enjoy the beauty of our shoreline! This is a Wings over Whidbey Bird Festival partnership event. Please register.
Camp Casey Scope Station with Madrone Ruggiero
Scan for marine birds on Admiralty Inlet from the edge of Camp Casey. Look for the scope and benches at the beachside fire pit and come join us for a midday seawatch.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Poor Man's Pelagic
Enjoy a short pelagic excursion across Admiralty Inlet on the Port Townsend Keystone. We will walk on the ferry at Keystone and head upstairs to the sun deck to look for birds feeding in the harbor. This short trip is limited to 8. Please register.
Birding in Neighborhoods – North Whidbey
Birding in Neighborhoods North Whidbey (BINN) outings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Libbey Beach Small Sit
Join us for a seawatch small sit at Libbey Beach County Park, where seabirds abound in fall and winter! There is no walking for this fieldtrip, just sit or stand and observe the birds. Bring a chair if you want one.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding in Neighborhoods – North Whidbey
Birding in Neighborhoods North Whidbey (BINN) outings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding in Neighborhoods – North Whidbey
Birding in Neighborhoods North Whidbey (BINN) outings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding in Neighborhoods – North Whidbey
Birding in Neighborhoods North Whidbey (BINN) outings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding in Neighborhoods – North Whidbey
Birding in Neighborhoods North Whidbey (BINN) outings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding in Neighborhoods – North Whidbey
Birding in Neighborhoods North Whidbey (BINN) outings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding in Neighborhoods – North Whidbey
Birding in Neighborhoods North Whidbey (BINN) outings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding Mount Rainier Campout
A three day campout and hike with Dave Parent. Limited to 8. The hike is moderate or strenuous depending on your physical condition and athletic ability.
Poor Man’s Pelagic Boat Trip
Skip the seasickness, dawn wake-up and high price of a commercial pelagic boat trip and enjoy observing marine birds on the Keystone-Port Townsend Ferry. We will bird from the front deck of the boat for the best viewing so expect to stand for the entire crossing (~35 minutes) and have a strong and possibly chilly breeze.
The trip is limited to eight, please register ahead.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
West Beach at Deception Pass State Park Small Sit
Join us for a small sit and spend your evening observing marine birds of the nearshore foraging in the channel between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands. There is no walking for this fieldtrip, just sit or stand and observe the birds. Bring a chair if you want one.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding in Neighborhoods – North Whidbey
Birding in Neighborhoods North Whidbey (BINN) outings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Keystone Dive Park/Boat Launch Small Sit
Celebrate Juneteenth and the upcoming summer solstice by joining us for a small sit to watch and listen to our summer resident birds of the nearshore during the outgoing tide.
There is no walking for this field trip, just sit or stand and observe the birds. Bring a chair if you want one.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding in Neighborhoods – North Whidbey
Birding in Neighborhoods North Whidbey (BINN) outings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
Westport Seabirds Pelagic Boat Trip
Black-footed Albatross by Ryan Shaw, 2009
This trip is full as of February 19. Any new signups are on a waiting list.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
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. Join State Park AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalist Lyla Biddle and Whidbey Audubon partner Jim DeForrest..
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding in Neighborhoods – North Whidbey
Birding in Neighborhoods North Whidbey (BINN) outings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
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. Join State Park AmeriCorps Interpretive Naturalist Lyla Biddle and Whidbey Audubon partner David Parent.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Small Sit at Freeland County Park
Come to the last small sit before our wintering ducks and grebes depart for their breeding grounds! Come for 5 minutes or the full 2 hours. Viewing will be from the picnic table in the grassy area between the kitchen shelter and the beach.
Birding in Neighborhoods – North Whidbey
Birding in Neighborhoods North Whidbey (BINN) outings are on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
Field Trip - Rosario Head 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. Madrone Ruggerio will partner with Lyla Biddle.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
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. Dyanne Sheldon partners with Lyla.
Celebrate Spring Forest Hike at South Whidbey State Park
Join us for this two mile hike. We will focus on forest birds such as chickadees, thrushes, wrens and looking for spring flora. Celebrate the birthday of Washington State Parks. No Discover Pass needed.
Photo: Pacific Wren by Craig Johnson