This full-day field trip will explore the flats and waterways near Padilla Bay and Fir Island in Skagit County. Shorebirds will still be migrating and some winter waterfowl including ducks, Snow Geese, and swans will be arriving. Raptors including hawks, owls, and falcons hunt in the area. We’re also sure to find some migrating and resident songbirds. On the way home if time allows we will stop at Eide Road to meet the incoming tide to see which birds are moving through the area. We’ll leave from Kingsgate Park & Ride at 7:00 a.m. Bring lunch and dress for the weather. Scopes will be helpful. Carpools can be arranged for those who are vaccinated against COVID-19. There will be several stops for birding and some short walks over gravel trails are included.

Pace: leisurely/moderate, Terrain: Soft ground, sand, gravel, dirt roads. Hiking trails with gently rolling hills.

Passenger cost per person for carpool is $12.00. Return by early evening.

Contact trip leader Andy McCormick at 425-518-0892 with any questions.  

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.

• Carpools can be arranged for those vaccinated against COVID-19.

• 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.

Conditions such as weather, road or park closures can potentially impact this event. This is especially true during Winter months. Eastside Audubon will do our best to update this web page if any cancellation or rescheduling is required. So be sure to check this web page prior to heading out for this event.