Meet at 7:30am 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 impacts safety as well as where we are able to stop for birding, and also we want to be environmentally conscious. Interesting spring migrants often show up at birding hotspots along the road to Darrington and on the Sauk Prairie, including Mountain Bluebird, Say’s Phoebe, Vesper Sparrow and Chipping Sparrow. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form

Trip Leader: Bruce Bohmke (425-830-6146)

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 7:15am at the Wade James Theater Parking Lot at 950 Main St. in Edmonds, just east of 9th Ave., to take the 7:55am ferry to Kingston.  Please come prepared to carpool – the number of cars impacts safety as well as where we are able to stop for birding, and also we want to be environmentally conscious.  To hit optimal tides, we’ll head first to the most distant area (Three Crabs and Dungeness Landing Park) and then work our way back towards home, at stops including John Wayne Marina and Sequim Bay. We aim to return to Edmonds on the 4:40pm or 5:30pm ferry. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form

Trip Leader: Frank Caruso (774-238-0698)

Meet at 8:00 AM at the Lynnwood Walmart (I-5 exit 183, then to 1400 164th St. SW, east side of the freeway) and park away from the store (on the I-5 side) OR meet the group at Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (I-5 exit 114 – be sure to take Exit 114  to “Nisqually Refuge,” not the earlier exit to “Old Nisqually”) about 9:30 AM. If you meet in Lynnwood, please come prepared to carpool. Nisqually asks for a $3 fee per four adults, but that doesn’t apply if you have the Golden Age Pass for people 62 or older. At Nisqually, we will walk forested trails and also check out the meadow, streams and estuary. We plan to leave the refuge at 1 PM, so it will be about three hours of walking on level trails. There are some benches here and there. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form

Trip Leaders: Denny Bolton (425-241-6892) and possibly Dianne Marie Murray (206-769-6271) 

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 8:00 AM at the gravel parking lot at the Everett Sewage Lagoons (or park at nearby Langus Riverfront Park and walk to the gravel lot). From the south, take Exit 195 from I-5 to East Marine View Dr.to SR 529, Ross Rd. and Smith Island Rd. past Langus Riverfront Park and around curve to the gravel lot. From the north, take Exit 198 from I-5 to SR 529, then exit for Langus Riverfront Park along frontage road to Ross Rd. and Smith Island Rd.  This is a walk on the trail along the Everett Sewage Lagoons and then onto Spencer Island -- areas often rich in waterfowl, raptors and passerines.  We’ll eat lunch at Langus Riverfront Park. After lunch, we will head over to the 12th Street NE viewpoint for a different perspective on the settling ponds and mud flats. We will officially end at 12th Street.  Depending on recent sightings, some may choose an optional visit to the Everett waterfront. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

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Trip Leader: Jeff Hambleton (425-923-0227)

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

NOTE: The previously scheduled trip to Reifel Sanctuary was cancelled because bridge repairs to restore access to the refuge are still not completed.

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. Our first birding stop will be 7:30 AM at Hamilton Landing Park, 26810 98^th Ave NW in Stanwood. We’ll explore around Port Susan Bay with walks at Eide Road and on the dike off of Boe Road, where the Stillaguamish Tribe has opened channels to improve habitat for salmon (and birds). Dress for the weather and pack a lunch. 

Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form

Trip Leader: Teri Martine (206-522-2920 or terimartine@me.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 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 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.

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Trip Leader: Bruce Bohmke (425-830-6146)

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 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)

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 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

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, and 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: Jeff Hambleton (425-923-0227) and Rex Guichard (206-999-7618)

We'll carpool to several sites along the eastern shore of Lake Washington, starting at the mouth of the Cedar River on the southmost side. We may add a couple of points on Mercer Island if there's time.

We'll meet at the Bothell Park n Ride at 7:30 AM. There should be plenty of parking at each site if people wish to drive themselves. Bring snacks/water and dress for the weather.

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 7:15 AM in Edmonds at the Wade James Theater parking lot. The theater’s address is 950 Main St., Edmonds, just east of 9th Ave, on the south side of Main St. Please come prepared to carpool — the number of cars impacts safety as well as where we are able to stop for birding, and also we want to be environmentally conscious. This popular winter trip focuses on various sites around Port Townsend, including Marrowstone Island, Fort Flagler, Fort Worden and Kah Tai Lagoon. We aim to return on the 4:00 or 4:40 p.m. ferry. Pack a lunch and dress for the weather, including possibly windy conditions.

Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form

Trip Leader: Frank Caruso (774-238-0698)