Big Birds of Clark County / Bob Wadsworth

NOTE:  This field trip has been changed to November 19.

Sandhill Cranes will be our “target” species, along with Great Egrets and herons, geese and other waterfowl. These “big birds” should be plentiful at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Woodland bottoms, and Vancouver lowlands. Other interesting but long-shot specialties include Red-Shouldered Hawk, American White Pelican, White-Breasted Nuthatch, and Lesser Goldfinch. Late-migrating shorebirds, warblers and other passerines are also possible, along with new arrivals for the winter, particularly sparrows. We’ll be joined by some local experts, among the most knowledgeable birders in the state – a real treat!

Meet at 6:15 a.m. at the Ace Hardware parking lot in Tumwater (Trosper & Capital). Plan to carpool from there. We’ll return by 8:00 p.m.

Dress for the day’s weather and bring food and drink as needed. A scope is highly recommended.

To register, contact Bob Wadsworth  at 360-561-3317 or rwadsrk@nullgmail.com and be sure to provide your e-mail address and cell number. Please indicate whether you can drive. A contribution from participants for drivers’ gas and local guides will be appreciated ($5 for drivers; $2 for guides).