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 impacts safety and where we are able to stop for birding, as well as the environment. We’ll head to Blaine Marine Park to meet the trip leader at 8:30 AM and then search Drayton Harbor and Birch Bay for waterfowl and shorebirds, including Long-tailed Duck, Black Turnstone, Harlequin Duck, all three scoter species and (in some years) Yellow-billed Loon, Long-billed Curlew and Hudsonian Whimbrel. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

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Trip Leader: Graham Hutchison (425-890-0723)

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.

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This will be a recurring field trip on the last Saturday of each month.

Trip leader: Linda Phillips (206-291-3663)

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.  We’ll have a two-hour drive, crossing the border into Canada before arriving at the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, where many species -- including raptors, passerines and shorebirds-- are possible. After about three hours of walking and birding the level trails (some benches are available), we’ll eat our lunches there before heading home. Admission per person is $10 Canadian (about $7.25 in US dollars) or $8 Canadian for seniors (about $5.79 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 have a group reservation (do not book an individual reservation). Dress for the weather and pack a lunch. If any last-minute changes are needed, e.g. due to unexpected changes at the border, this posting will be updated – please check the Pilchuck Audubon trip webpage shortly before the trip to confirm the plan.

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

This is a half day field trip.  Meet at the Swamp Creek Park n Ride at 11:30am.

We'll carpool northward to Boe Road and explore the new levees installed and all the changes in bird behavior they have instigated.  Be prepared for level walking and standing for periods of time, as we set ourselves up for the incoming tide.  Dress for the weather and bring whatever snacks you may need.  Additional optional side trip to Stanwood Water Treatment Plant afterwards.

After you have submitted your 2026 Liability Release form, please contact the trip leader in order to register for the trip.

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Trip Leader: David Droppers, Lycaenid@gmail.com

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. (next to I-5). Please come prepared to carpool — the number of cars impacts safety and where we are able to stop for birding, as well as the environment. We’ll wind our way to west-side sites on Whidbey Island, ranging from Rosario Beach to Swantown/Bos Lake and perhaps (depending on conditions and time) as far south as Crockett Lake. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

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

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)

Meet at 7:15 AM at the Wade James Theater Parking Lot at 900 Main St. in Edmonds, just east of 9th Ave., to take the 7:55 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, as well as the environment.  To hit optimal tides, we’ll go 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 4:40 or 5:30 ferry. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

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

This is a half-day trip. We’ll visit the Everett Sewage Lagoons. This walk is moderately easy.

After you have submitted your 2026 Liability Release forms, please contact the trip leader in order to register for the trip.

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Trip Leader: Douglas Resnick, dresnick1@comcast.net

We'll carpool northward to the Semiahmoo Spit in search of returning sea ducks and shorebirds.  Field methods/walking will be somewhat weather dependent. Bring lunch/snacks.

Due to the tides that day, we are in no rush to get there early.

I vote we meet at 10:00 AM at the southern end of the Swamp Creek Park n Ride west of Exit 183 on I-5, and carpool from there. 

After you have submitted your 2026 Liability Release form, please contact the trip leader in order to register for the trip.

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Trip Leader: David Droppers, Lycaenid@gmail.com

Join Jeff and Eileen Hambleton for a morning bird walk along the Sultan River as part of the Return of the Salmon Celebration. We will focus on basics for beginning birders. Bring binoculars if available. This will be a leisurely walk of 1-2 miles on level dirt and gravel trails.

After you have submitted your 2026 Liability Release forms, please contact the trip leader in order to register for the trip. Limited to 12 participants.

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Trip leader: Jeff Hambleton (j.hambleton@comcast.net)

Meet at 7:15 AM at the Wade James Theater parking lot (950 Main St. in Edmonds, just east of 9th Ave, on the south side of Main St).  Please come prepared to carpool.  We’ll ferry to the Kitsap Peninsula, where stops will include a short hike at Foulweather Bluff (through forest to a sandy beach and marshy wetland) as well as seawatching at Point-No-Point. We’ll eat lunch at Norwegian Point or Buck Lake, and aim for the 2:30 ferry back to Edmonds. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

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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. We’ll explore waterfront areas as well as wooded parks, including Jennings Park, Ebey Waterfront, Everett 12^th St. NE and the 10^th St. Marina, Baywood Nature Trail, and Mother Nature’s Window Park in Marysville. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

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

This is a half-day trip. We’ll visit Esperance Park, Chase Lake, and Pine Ridge Park. This walk is moderately easy.

After you have submitted your 2026 Liability Release forms, please contact the trip leader in order to register for the trip.

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Trip Leader: Douglas Resnick, dresnick1@comcast.net

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, toward I-5. Please come prepared to carpool – the number of cars impacts where we are able to stop for birding, as well as safety and the environment. August is prime time for southbound shorebird migration and favorable tides are predicted for this date, so we’ll take advantage and again focus on shorebird hot spots on Fir Island and Skagit Flats. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

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

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, toward I-5. Please come prepared to carpool – the number of cars impacts where we are able to stop for birding, as well as safety and the environment. Our primary targets will be shorebirds, and we’ll aim to hit hot spots at optimum tide. Destinations will depend on recent sightings but will likely focus on Hayton Reserve and Channel Drive. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

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Trip Leaders: Frank Caruso (774-238-0698) and Bruce Bohmke (425-830-6146)

Meet at the Quil Ceda Village Wal Mart, in the SE portion of the lot.

David is taking a short hiatus from his butterflies to scout locations for his upcoming shorebird class.  While I'll mostly be investigating practicalities like parking availability, walking requirements, etc., we'll absolutely bird, as many adult shorebirds will be returning.

I don't really have a set time I'd like to wrap up, but this will likely be a 6 hour minimum trip.  We may travel as far as northern Whidbey Island to places like Bos Lake and Dugualla Bay, but we'll definitely be checking out Channel Drive, Fir Island, and several spots in between.

After you have submitted your 2026 Liability Release form, please contact the trip leader in order to register for the trip.

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Trip Leader: David Droppers, Lycaenid@gmail.com

This is a half-day trip. We’ll visit Riverview Wildlife Refuge in Snohomish and nearby Fobes-Ebey Slough Dike Trail. This walk is fairly easy. 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.

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Trip Leader: Douglas Resnick, dresnick1@comcast.net

This week’s “Tuesday” trip is on Wednesday to take advantage of the seasonal Jetty Island ferry. Take the couple-minute ferry ride to Jetty Island, which often offers a variety of shorebirds, and sometimes rarities. Advance planning is important: ferry reservations are required and typically sell out early online. Buy a ticket ($4 per person, plus service charge) at https://www.portofeverett.com/visit_the_waterfront/jetty_island/index.php and try for the 10:00 AM out-bound ferry (check in at the dock at 9:45am), and the 3:00 ferry to return to the dock. Be prepared that there is no shade on the island and the weather may be hot: bring water, sunscreen, hat, lunch, and perhaps a camp stool or a pad for sitting on driftwood while watching the lagoon. Parking is available nearby at Jetty Landing Park (total of $3 if you pre-pay using the link on your reservation confirmation). The only restroom on the island is by the ferry landing.

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

Meet at the Monroe Park & Ride, 17433 Highway 2 (west of the fairgrounds). Please come prepared to carpool – the number of cars affects where we are able to stop for birding, as well as safety and the environment. We’ll visit Osprey Park for a level two-mile walk in riparian habitat along the Sultan River, where salmon habitat restoration has produced many braided side channels and bridge crossings. Possible species include American Dipper and Spotted Sandpiper. From there it is a short drive to Mann Road/Vos Road along the Skykomish River. Possible species include nesting Western Kingbirds, as well as Lazuli Bunting, Yellow-breasted Chat and Eastern Kingbird. Pack a lunch — we’ll eat in the Hambleton’s backyard, with bird feeders in view. If time allows, after lunch we’ll take a short drive to Lake Chaplain Road, where Virginia Rail is likely and Dusky Flycatcher appeared in 2024.

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

This is a half-day trip. We’ll visit the West Sammamish River Trail in Redmond and Juanita Bay Park in Kirkland. This walk is fairly easy. 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.

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Trip Leader: Douglas Resnick, dresnick1@comcast.net

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.

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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 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.

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

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.

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Trip Leaders: Teri Martine (terimartine@me.com or 206 522-2920) and possibly Robin Melvin

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.

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Trip Leader: Douglas Resnick, dresnick1@comcast.net

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.

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

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.

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Trip Leader: Rex Guichard (206-999-7618)

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 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.

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

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.

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