Upcoming events.
Sunday Morning Bird Walk: Winter Birds of Lake Padden
Curious about the incredible wetland species we have here in the Pacific Northwest exclusively during the winter? Join professional naturalist and experienced birder Kate Brown for a relaxed Sunday morning bird walk around Lake Padden. We will chat about what to look and listen for while birding, discuss some of the common species we are likely to spot and what makes them unique- then set out with our binoculars and scope to see what amazing birds we can spot! Bring your coffee, donuts, and any binoculars you might have (I own a few to share!)
Species commonly sighted here include:
Diverse winter ducks including: Goldeneye, Scaup, and Blue-winged Teal
Bald Eagles
Brown Creepers
Multiple species of Woodpeckers
Accessibility Note: We will be meeting at the covered pavilion by the playground at Lake Padden (East Entrance). The entirety of the trail is completely flat packed dirt/gravel, and there are bathroom facilities at the trailhead. Ages16+
Queer Birders Club: Lake Padden Playground
Curious about the incredible wetland species we have here in the Pacific Northwest exclusively during the winter? Join professional naturalist and experienced birder Kate Brown for a relaxed Sunday morning bird walk at Fir Island Reserve. We will chat about what to look and listen for while birding, discuss some of the common wetland species we are likely to spot and what makes them unique- then set out with our binoculars and scope to see what amazing birds we can spot! Bring your coffee, donuts, and any binoculars you might have (I own a few to share!)
Species commonly sighted here include:
Snow Geese
Tundra Swans
A Wide Variety of Winter Ducks
Great Blue Gerons
Northern Harriers
Accessibility Note: We will be meeting at Fir Island Farm Reserve in Skagit County, which is about a 45 minute drive from downtown Bellingham. The entirety of the trail is completely flat packed dirt/gravel, and there are bathroom facilities at the trailhead. Ages 16+ (check back in, as I also host all-ages/family-friendly walks as well)
Sunday Morning Bird Walk: Winter Birds of Semiahmoo
Curious about the incredible wetland species we have here in the Pacific Northwest exclusively during the winter? Join professional naturalist and experienced birder Kate Brown for a relaxed Sunday morning bird walk along the shores of Semiahmoo. We will chat about what to look and listen for while birding, discuss some of the common species we are likely to spot and what makes them unique- then set out with our binoculars and scope to see what amazing birds we can spot! Bring your coffee, donuts, and any binoculars you might have (we will have a few to share!)
Species commonly sighted here include:
Diverse winter ducks including: Harlequin Ducks, Goldeneye, White-winged Scoter, Scaup, and Bufflehead
Bald Eagles
Accessibility Note: We will be meeting at the first parking lot on the left as soon as you turn into Semiahmoo- the parking lot for the old cannery/bathroom facilities.