This protected area on Lake Washington is a great spot for a spring walk for birds! We will walk the trails on mostly level ground of packed gravel and wooden boardwalk in the marshland and on the Wahkiakum Trail loop looking for early spring migrants including warblers and shorebirds and lingering winter waterfowl and resident birds. Return around Noon. Bring a snack.

Meet before 7:00 a.m. just north of the bus stop at the South Kirkland P&R (on 108th Ave. NE just north of SR 520 and Northup Way) to carpool or at 7:30 a.m. at the parking area at the Center for Urban Horticulture at 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98105.

This walk is suitable for birders at all skill levels and all are welcome. Carpool passenger cost/person $2.00.

Leader: Andy McCormick (425) 518-0892.

Pace: Leisurely walk. Terrain: Mostly flat gravel trail/grass/boardwalk. Distance: Less than 2 miles.

Your safety is of paramount importance to Eastside Audubon. The following COVID-19 safety protocols apply for this bird walk:

• This event is entirely outdoors, mask wearing is optional but welcome.

• Masks must be worn while in the automobile if persons residing outside of a single household are included in the carpool.

• Participants are required to self-assess prior to the walk and must not attend if they have any COVID related symptoms (e.g. elevated temperature) or have been in contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past two weeks.

• The trip leader is fully vaccinated.