Upcoming Birding Trips
Let’s go birding!
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.
Photo by Lynda Johnson
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 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 7:45 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 as well as where we are able to stop for birding, and also we want to be environmentally conscious. Organize into carpools, head north on I-5, take the exit for Bow Hill Rest Area (milepost 238) and meet the leader there at 8:30 AM. We will search Lummi Flats for raptors, owls, ducks and shorebirds, Lake Terrell for ducks and swans, and Sandy Point for seabirds and shorebirds. Each car needs a Discover Pass.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
Trip Leader: Pam Pritzl (360) 202-9694
This is a half-day trip. We’ll visit North Creek Park and Tambark Creek Park, which are south of the city of Mill Creek. This should be an 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 8:00 AM at the Snohomish Park and Ride at 1700 Avenue D in Snohomish, just off Hwy 9 and Bickford Ave. Please come prepared to carpool – the number of cars affects safety as well as where we are able to stop for birding, and also we want to be environmentally conscious. We will explore the Blackman’s Lake area, Riverview Wildlife Refuge, the Snohomish Flats and Ebey Slough. There should be lots of ducks and other waterfowl, and we’ll also look for winter raptors, songbirds, and perhaps a shrike. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
Trip Leaders: Jeff Hambleton (425-923-0227) and Doug Cooper (509-990-7499)
We'll hit Livingston Bay briefly in the morning before continuing on to Iverson Spit. Expect about a mile of walking and a couple hours of standing, and dress for the weather. Bring spotting scopes if you have them. We hope to find wintering waterfowl, shorebirds, and possibly some of the first migrants coming through.
Meet at the SE corner of the Quil Ceda Village Walmart lot in Marysville at 7:30 and we'll carpool north from there.
After you have submitted your 2026 Liability Release form, please contact the trip leader in order to register for the trip.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
Trip Leader: David Droppers, Lycaenid@gmail.com
Meet at 8:00 AM at Eastmont Park and Ride, I-5 exit 189, east side, to catch the 8:35 AM ferry from Mukilteo. Please come prepared to carpool – the number of cars affects safety as well as where we are able to stop for birding, and also we want to be environmentally conscious. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a trip to some South Whidbey hot spots, including Dave Mackie Park, Sunlight Beach, Deer Lagoon and Crockett Lake (and more if time allows). Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
Trip Leader: Bruce Bohmke (425-830-6146)
Meet at 7:30 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 as well as where we able to stop for birding, and also we want to be environmentally conscious. We’ll first explore Washington Park and then arrive at Kiket Island when the outgoing tide is optimal — and will visit other spots as time allows. These sites offer a good selection of water and woodland birds. 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)
(Note: Bridge repairs to restore access to the sanctuary are expected to be completed before March 31; if not, the destination will be revised and the website posting will be updated.)
Meet at 7:00 AM at Quil Ceda Village Walmart lot west of Marysville (I-5 exit 200). Park away from store to the east near Quil Ceda Blvd. and I-5. Please come prepared to carpool — the number of cars affects safety as well as where we able to stop for birding, and also we want to be environmentally conscious. We’ll cross the border into Canada to visit the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, where many species -- including raptors, shorebirds and passerines -- are possible. After about three hours of walking and birding the level trails, we’ll eat our lunches there before heading home. Admission per person is $10 Canadian (about $7.40 in US dollars) or $8 Seniors (about $5.86 US) -- you can pay in US dollars or by credit card. Be sure to bring your passport or Enhanced Driver’s License. Learn more about the site at www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com. We will book a group reservation (so do not book an individual reservation). Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
Trip Leader: Teri Martine (206-522-2920)
This is a half-day trip. We’ll spend the morning on the trails of Carkeek Park. This will be a challenging walk, with lots of hills to climb. Boots recommended. Meeting 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 the western end of the Bothell Park n Ride to carpool. There are limited parking spots at the trailhead, so we'll meet at 7:00 AM and carpool from the park n ride. Anyone who is willing to drive should be sure to have a Discover Pass to park at the trailhead.
Expect an approximately 2 mile, level walk in a beautiful mature forest, with great views of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, majestic mountains, and a peaceful oxbow lake. Some wintering species may still be around, but we should be finding some early migrants coming through as well.
Boot recommended, some large steps over fallen trees may be necessary.
After you have submitted your 2026 Liability Release form, please contact the trip leader in order to register for the trip.
Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form
Trip Leader: David Droppers, Lycaenid@gmail.com
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)
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)