Seasons are changing in the Pacific Northwest and this presents birders with exciting birding opportunities in early May. While early migrant species are already arriving, shrinking numbers of wintering birds, particularly waterfowl, will still be present. We should be able to find scaups, scoters, and Common Loons, to name a few, as well as a variety of shorebirds and gulls, some of which are just passing through. Resident birds, such as Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Belted Kingfishers, European Starlings, crows, chickadees, finches, and Song and White-crowned Sparrows will now be joined by returning migrants. We could possibly find about a dozen species of recently arrived migrants: Rufous Hummingbirds, various swallows, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Orange-crowned and Yellow-rumped Warblers, Savannah Sparrows, Black-headed Grosbeaks, and Brown-headed Cowbirds among others. Please join us for some spring birding at Semiahmoo, one of Whatcom County’s outstanding birding sites. Beginning birders are very welcome!
Time: 9AM - Noon: Meet at Semiahmoo Park parking lot.
Trip Leader: Paul Woodcock
Number of Participants: 16
Registration will open 7 days prior to event date
North Cascades Audubon Society follows all local, state, and federal laws regarding COVID-19. As of March 18, 2022 Washington State does not require face coverings or vaccination for NCAS activities. The following guidelines are provided for your information from the Washington State Department of Health:
Masks are no longer required in many places, individuals may want to continue to wear a mask for added protection against COVID-19, including those who are immunocompromised, those living with someone immunocompromised, or simply those who may just feel safer wearing a mask. Everyone should assess their own personal risk when making this decision. Additionally, everyone should continue to use COVID-19 prevention measures such as staying up to date on vaccination, handwashing, testing, and staying home when you’re sick.