Upcoming events.
Birds of Skagit: Fall Migration at the Wiley Slough (open to all)
Curious about the incredible wetland species flocking to the Pacific Northwest during fall migration? Join professional naturalist and experienced birder Kate Brown for a relaxed Sunday morning bird walk at the Wiley Slough in Skagit County. We will chat about what to look and listen for while birding, discuss some of the common wetland species we are likely to spot during migration season and what makes them unique- then set out with our binoculars and scope to see what amazing autumn 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 diver winter ducks, snowgeese, tundra swans, northern harriers and great blue herons.
Accessibility Note: We will be meeting at the Wiley Slough in Skagit County (21961 Wylie Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273), which is about a 40 minute drive from downtown Bellingham. The entirety of the trail is completely flat packed dirt/gravel, and there are bathroom facilities at the trail head. Ages 18+
Binocular Donation: If you happen to own any pairs of functional binoculars that you no longer use, we are always accepting donations so that we have quality pairs to loan out to participants, helping us keep birding as accessible as possible for everyone in our community.
REGISTER HERE: Click here to register for this outing on Eventbrite.
Winter Ducks and Geese Skagit: Fir Island Farm Reserve
Curious about the incredible wetland species flocking to the Pacific Northwest during fall migration? Join professional naturalist and experienced birder Kate Brown for a relaxed Sunday morning bird walk at the Wiley Slough in Skagit County. We will chat about what to look and listen for while birding, discuss some of the common wetland species we are likely to spot during migration season and what makes them unique- then set out with our binoculars and scope to see what amazing autumn 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 diver winter ducks, snow geese, tundra swans, northern harriers and great blue herons.
Accessibility Note: We will be meeting at the Wiley Slough in Skagit County, which is about a 40 minute drive from downtown Bellingham. The entirety of the trail is completely flat packed dirt/gravel, and there are bathroom facilities at the trail head. Ages 18+
Binocular Donation: If you happen to own any pairs of functional binoculars that you no longer use, we are always accepting donations so that we have quality pairs to loan out to participants, helping us keep birding as accessible as possible for everyone in our community.
REGISTER HERE: Click here to register for this outing on Eventbrite.
Evening Bird Walk at Whatcom Falls:
Are you a woman curious about birds and the incredible species we have here in the Pacific Northwest? Join professional naturalist and experienced birder Kate Brown for a relaxed Saturday bird walk at Whatcom Falls Park, running in partnership with Shifting Gears. We will chat about what to look and listen for while birding, discuss some of the common species we are likely to spot in this park and what makes them unique- then meander the trails while birding and chatting. Bring any binoculars you might have (I own a few to share!). This park is frequented by Belted Kingfishers, Osprey and Diverse Songbirds and Ducks.
Where to Find Us: We will be meeting at the Whatcom Falls entrance located at 1401 Electric Avenue, directly across from Lafeen's donuts. This is the entrance used to access the tennis court and pump track. Park in the parking lot near the tennis courts, and find us at a picnic table in the field across from the courts
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: If you are interested in joining us at this walk, please register directly with Shifting Gears HERE to reserve your spot!
Queer Birders Club: Boulevard Park
Come find your flock with other nature loving queer folks for a monthly bird walk guided by an experienced queer birder and naturalist.
The Queer Birders Club is for queer birders of all abilities and experience levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro or this is your very first time birding, this is a safe space to be yourself, have fun, and get curious about birds with other nature-loving queer folks! Walks are always facilitated by queer naturalist and birder Kate Brown, who has over a decade of experience running birding and nature connection programs for folks of all ages. Bring your coffee, a donut, and anything you need to stay comfortable for the duration of our time outside. This area can be WINDY, so bringing along a sweater or windbreaker is recomended!
Where to Find Us: We will be meeting at a picnic table just past the playground. Once you drive down the hill (Bayview Ave) into the park, drive past both Wood's coffee AND the playground on your left hand side, and find us in the shade under the trees in the lawn.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: If you are interested in joining us at this Walk, please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Birds of Boulevard Park: Saturday Bird Walk Open to All
Curious about birds and the incredible species we have here in the Pacific Northwest? Join professional naturalist and experienced birder Kate Brown for a relaxed Saturday bird walk along the boardwalk at Boulevard Park. We will chat about what to look and listen for while birding, discuss some of the common species we are likely to spot in this park and what makes them unique- then meander the trails while birding and chatting. Bring any binoculars you might have (I own a few to share!). This park is frequented by Black Oystercatchers, Double Crested and Pelagic Cormorants, Great Blue Herons and Osprey.
Accessibility Note: When you drive into Boulevard park, continue driving past Wood's Coffee and the playground on your left. We will be meeting at a picnic table in the lawn just past the playground.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: If you are interested in joining us at this Walk, please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER