

Skagit Flats

Short-eared Owl
Skagit Flats

Short-eared Owl
Skagit Flats

Short-eared Owl
Skagit Flats

By Thomas Bancroft Birders love to look for raptors, and we often Continue Reading →
We'll visit hotspots from Lake Fenwick to Brown's Point, checking parks and beaches in King County and Pierce County for birds of the sea and forest. Expect to walk short distances from the cars. People who wish to leave early may do so.
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As the proportion of the world's human population living in urban environments continues to increase, the vital role that cities can play in conserving biodiversity is frequently overlooked or dismissed.
While the month of November may spell Thanksgiving and pumpkin pie to some, it is also the month to plan ahead for the annual Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) taking place throughout all of North America and beyond. We have scheduled Rainier's CBC for Sunday, December 29th, 2024. Mark your calendars!
Join Rainier Audubon for a trip north to visit the Skagit Valley. Species we expect to see include Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Snow Geese, Trumpeter Swans, American Wigeon, possibly American Kestrel and shore birds. This trip would for suitable for those with differing abilities, since a lot of the birding can be done from the car.