Big Birds of Clark County Field Trip/Paul Hicks

FIELD TRIP IS FULL.
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 (possible stop) Vancouver lowlands. We’ll look for area specialties such as American White Pelican, Clark’s Grebe, and White-breasted Nuthatch. 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 6:00 p.m.
Dress for the day’s weather and bring food and drink as needed. A scope is highly recommended.
Contact Paul Hicks at 360-870-3819 to sign up. Limit: 12 participants and 4 cars