Upcoming Birding Trips

Meet at 8:30 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. (next to I-5). 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. Organize into carpools, head north on I-5, take the exit for Bow Hill Rest Area (milepost 238) and meet the leader there at 9:15AM. We will visit Lake Terrell (ducks and swans), Sandy Point (seabirds and shorebirds) and the Lummi Flats (raptors, owls, ducks and shorebirds). Each car needs a Discover Pass. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

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 2025 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)

We’ll visit Meadowbrook Pond and Meadowbrook Playfield Park, as well as nearby Matthews Beach Park, all of which are in Seattle. This should be an easy walk, though not short. 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 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. We’ll walk the trail along the Everett Sewage Ponds (a great spot for waterfowl) and then onto Spencer Island. Eat lunch at Langus Riverfront Park and after lunch, for those interested, a stop at the 12th St NE overlook (if open) to check for more shorebirds and waterfowl. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form

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

Meet at 8:00 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 affects safety as well as where we are able to stop for birding, and also we want to be environmentally conscious. This is a great time to see waterfowl and other wintering species — possible stops include Jennings Park, Ebey Waterfront Trail and Tulalip Bay. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form

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

Meet at 8:00 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 as well as where we are able to stop for birding, and also we want to be environmentally conscious. Fidalgo Island and North Whidbey Island offer a variety of lake and waterfront settings, including March Point, Campbell Lake, Rosario Beach, Deception Pass and Dugualla Bay. Each car needs a Discover Pass. 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 the Quilceda Village Walmart lot west of Marysville (I-5 exit 200). Park away from the store, to the east, near Quilceda Blvd. (next to 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. Organize into carpools and meet the leader at 8:30 AM at Hamilton Landing Park, 26810 98th Ave NW in Stanwood. We’ll explore great birding spots on Camano, including English Boom, Barnum Point and Iverson Point. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form

Trip Leader: Pam Pritzl (360-202-9694)