Winter Ducks and Geese of Skagit: Sunday Bird Walk Open to All

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 scaup, gadwall, snowgeese, tundra swans, and great blue herons.

Accessibility Note: We will be meeting at Fir Island Farm Rerserve 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. This is a very sit-and watch location that doesn't involve a lot fo moving, so please be sure to bundle up to stay warm outside in a windy area. Ages16+.

Binocular Donation: If you happen to own any pairs of usable 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.