Events List
Field Trip: Keystone Small Sit
Join us as we return to Keystone for a fall Small Sit. Diving ducks, loons, grebes, and alcids abound here in fall. There is no walking for this field trip, just sit or stand and observe the birds. Bring a chair if you want one. Participants are free to come and go as they please during the two-hour "sit". This is a Washington State Park free day: NO Discover Pass needed.
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.
Field trip: Dugualla Bay, March Point, Washington Park
This half day trip offers the opportunity to see loons, waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors and forest species with Steve Ellis. Start at Windjammer Park in Oak harbor and carpool to Dugualla Bay and then to Fidalgo Island. Meet in Windjammer Park at 8:00 a.m. Be prepared to carpool.
Field Trip: Big Trees and Small Birds Nature Exploration
Join us for a gentle morning outing through the old campground at South Whidbey State Park. Bring your curiosity as we will look and listen for any flora and fauna we can find, not just birds!
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.
Field Trip: Loons at Deception Pass
Join us for this free field trip to see the Red-throated Loons feeding on the outgoing current at Deception Pass before they return to the Arctic to breed.
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.
Field trip: Pratt Loop Trail
This hike goes through fields,a forest and nice hedgerows. Bird species found in the forest including four species of flycatchers, several woodpeckers and warblers. The open areas host raptors and grassland species. A bonus is a chance at wildflowers and butterflies.
Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
Birding Deer Lagoon Preserve
Fall at Deer Lagoon Preserve celebrates the return of the waterfowl. Please join local birding enthusiast Carlos Andersen for a peaceful morning of birding at the Preserve.
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.
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 - South Whidbey
“Birding in Neighborhoods - South Whidbey” meets every other Thursday. Contact Cathi Bower, group leader.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.