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: Fir Island Reserve
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 Ducks and Geese at Wiley Slough
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 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 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
Great Blue Herons
Northern Harriers
Pacific Wren
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 trailhead. Ages16+ (check back in, as I also host all-ages/family-friendly walks as well)
Guided Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Stimpson Nature Reserve
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 Sunday morning bird walk. We will chat about what to look and listen for while birding, discuss some of the common species we are likely to spot in at Stimpson and what makes them unique- then meander the trails while birding and chatting. Bring your coffee, donuts, and any binoculars you might have (I own a few to share- but we should be able to appreciate birds up close even without them).
Accessibility Note: The trails we will be exploring are a mixture of flat and inclined hills, and the trail surface is made up of hard packed dirt, and there are bathroom facilities at the trailhead. Ages16+ (check back in, as I also host all-ages/family-friendly walks as well)