Upcoming Birding Trips
Let’s go birding!
Photo by Lynda Johnson
Open to Everyone
Our field trips are open to anyone and all are welcome. You do not need to be an Audubon member to participate.
Trip Leaders and Field Trip Costs
Our field trips are free to attend. However, our trip leaders are volunteers and receive no compensation. If you carpool with someone, it is common courtesy to compensate the driver for your share of gas and vehicle use. You are also responsible for any park entry fees, parking passes, and ferry fares.
What to Bring
Participants should bring their own binoculars and/or scopes if they have them. Outings are typically for several hours, so bring enough food and water for the entire time. Appropriate clothing - layers and raincoats are often a must. Drivers should bring your Discover Pass or any other passes you might have.
What Not to Bring or Do
Dogs are not allowed on our outings. Pishing and playback calls are allowed at the trip leader’s discretion.
Skill Level
We provide a variety of outings that accommodate many birding skill levels. Birders of all levels of ability are welcome on all outings. Most trips are great for beginning birders, as our experienced birders love to teach and share their passion and knowledge with newcomers.
Meet at 6:00 AM at the Monroe Park & Ride at 17433 Hwy 2, west of the Evergreen Fairgrounds OR meet the group at 8:00 AM in Leavenworth at Sleeping Lady Resort. At either location, please come prepared to carpool. Birding stops will include Sleeping Lady Resort, the National Fish Hatchery and Camas Meadows. Target birds include White-headed Woodpecker, Yellow-breasted Chat and Calliope Hummingbird. Some birders plan to carpool to Leavenworth, stay there overnight after the field trip, and return to Puget Sound the next day, May 20. (The Howard Johnson Hotel and Fairbridge Inn are both walking distance to town for dinner.) Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
Trip Leader: Jeff Hambleton (425-923-0227)
Meet at 6:00 AM at the Monroe Park & Ride, 17433 Highway 2 (west of the Evergreen Fairgrounds), organize into carpools and proceed to Snoqualmie Pass OR meet the group at 7:15 AM at the Snoqualmie Pass summit rest area (I-90, exit 52). Please come prepared to carpool. Birding stops will include Thorpe Road, Taneum Creek and Yakima Canyon in search of central Washington sagebrush and riparian specialties. Veerys and nighthawks may have arrived. It’s a long day, and often rewarding. Some birders opt to stay overnight in Ellensburg on May 26 and make this a two-day trip; if you plan to do that, please inform one of the leaders. (Marie and Pam will be at Days Inn and suggest calling the hotel directly for best deal and 24-hour cancellation option.) Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
Trip Leaders: Denny Bolton (425-241-6892) and Dianne Marie Murray (206-769-6271)
Meet at 9:00am at 19851 73rd Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028 near the parking kiosk.
This 25 acre park features trails through riparian forest along Swamp Creek that will be muddy or even flooded this month, tall rubber boots highly recommended.
There are no restrooms on site.
Please submit your 2026 Field Trip Liability Release before participating, no other registration is required.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
This will be a recurring field trip on the last Saturday of each month.
Trip leader: Linda Phillips (206-291-3663)
Meet at 7:30 AM at the Quilceda Village Walmart lot west of Marysville (I-5 exit 200). Park away from the store, to the east, near Quilceda Blvd. and I-5. Please come prepared to carpool. We’ll stop about 8:00 AM at Hamilton Landing Park in Stanwood, before heading onto Camano Island. Our main focus will be birds of forest and field, during walks at Barnum Point and then Iverson Trail Preserve. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
Trip Leader: Rex Guichard (206-999-7618)
Meet at 7:30 AM at the Lake Stevens Transit Center next to Target (9601 Market Place) just east of Highway 9 (please come prepared to carpool) OR meet the group at 9:30 AM at the Big Four Ice Caves picnic area. Big Four is on the Mountain Loop Highway, about 14 miles beyond the Verlot Ranger Station (for details, search online). From Lake Stevens, we will make a few stops along the Mountain Loop Highway and then bird the Big Four area before enjoying our annual potluck picnic lunch. Bring something to share, and any needed serving utensil. Plates, eating utensils, coffee and tea provided.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
Trip Leader: Bruce Bohmke (425-830-6146)
Notice that this takes place on the second Saturday of the month. This is a half-day trip. We’ll spend the morning in Marysville, at the two locations listed above. This will be a fairly easy walk. Boots recommended. Further details will be provided to registered participants.
After you have submitted your 2026 Liability Release forms, please contact the trip leader in order to register for the trip.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
Trip Leader: Douglas Resnick, dresnick1@comcast.net
Meet at 6:15 AM at the Monroe Park & Ride, 17433 on Highway 2 (west of the Evergreen Fairgrounds), organize into carpools and proceed to Snoqualmie Pass OR meet the group at 7:30 AM at the Snoqualmie Pass summit rest area (I-90, exit 52). Please come prepared to carpool. Birding stops will include Northern Pacific Railroad Ponds, Swauk Prairie and Teanaway. Birders could opt to stay overnight in Cle Elum on June 16 and make this a two-day trip. If you plan to do that, please let the leader know in advance. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
Trip Leaders: Teri Martine (terimartine@me.com or 206 522-2920) and possibly Robin Melvin
Meet at 7:00 AM at the Quil Ceda Village Walmart lot west of Marysville (I-5 exit 200). Park away from the store, to the east, near Quil Ceda Blvd. and I-5. Please come prepared to carpool – the number of cars affects safety and where we are able to stop for birding, and we want to be environmentally conscious. After looking for bitterns and buntings at Northern State Recreation Area, we will visit hotspots along Hwy. 20 through Lyman, Rockport, Marblemount and even Newhalem, where American Redstart and Red-eyed Vireo are possible. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
Trip Leaders: Dianne Marie Murray (206-769-6271) and Denny Bolton (425-241-6892)
Meet at 9:00am at 19851 73rd Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028 near the parking kiosk.
This 25 acre park features trails through riparian forest along Swamp Creek that will be muddy or even flooded this month, tall rubber boots highly recommended.
There are no restrooms on site.
Please submit your 2026 Field Trip Liability Release before participating, no other registration is required.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
This will be a recurring field trip on the last Saturday of each month.
Trip leader: Linda Phillips (206-291-3663)
Meet at 8:00 AM at the Monroe Park and Ride, 17433 on Highway 2, next to the Evergreen Fairgrounds. Please come prepared to carpool – the number of cars impacts safety and where we are able to stop for birding, and also we want to be environmentally conscious. We’ll explore the Snoqualmie River Valley, where stops may include Lake Tye, Crescent Lake, Tolt-McDonald Park, Sikes Lake and the Snoqualmie River Trail. Each car needs a Discover Pass. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
Trip Leaders: Doug Cooper (dvcjcoop@gmail.com or 509-990-7499, but cell may be off) and Sally Jo Sebring (sallyjosebring@frontier.com or 425-299-4231)
Meet at 9:00am at 19851 73rd Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028 near the parking kiosk.
This 25 acre park features trails through riparian forest along Swamp Creek that will be muddy or even flooded this month, tall rubber boots highly recommended.
There are no restrooms on site.
Please submit your 2026 Field Trip Liability Release before participating, no other registration is required.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
This will be a recurring field trip on the last Saturday of each month.
Trip leader: Linda Phillips (206-291-3663)
Meet at 9:00am at 19851 73rd Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028 near the parking kiosk.
This 25 acre park features trails through riparian forest along Swamp Creek that will be muddy or even flooded this month, tall rubber boots highly recommended.
There are no restrooms on site.
Please submit your 2026 Field Trip Liability Release before participating, no other registration is required.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
This will be a recurring field trip on the last Saturday of each month.
Trip leader: Linda Phillips (206-291-3663)
Meet at 9:00am at 19851 73rd Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028 near the parking kiosk.
This 25 acre park features trails through riparian forest along Swamp Creek that will be muddy or even flooded this month, tall rubber boots highly recommended.
There are no restrooms on site.
Please submit your 2026 Field Trip Liability Release before participating, no other registration is required.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
This will be a recurring field trip on the last Saturday of each month.
Trip leader: Linda Phillips (206-291-3663)