Field Trip to Woodard Bay

Saturday, February 12, 9 to 11am

Leader:Mary Birchem

Description and Targets: This will be a beginner-friendly outing. We will be looking for winter songbirds, woodpeckers, and anything else with feathers! 

Meeting place:  Woodard Bay Conservation Area. Discovery Pass required. Look for people with binoculars.

Trail information: This field trip is primarily for beginning and intermediate birders. Dress warmly and for the day’s weather. Be prepared to walk an approximately ½ mile paved road with gentle hills. If desired, there is also a path through the forest that consists mostly of conifers. We will see and hear the usual winter resident birds as well as overwintering ducks, other water birds and seals.

Bathroom: There is a vault toilet at the trail terminus.

Bring: Binoculars, a scope if you have one, and a field guide if you want one. Merlin Bird ID is a great phone app for identifying birds. I also suggest a hands-free pack for water, snacks, and personal items.

COVID PRECAUTIONS:

• Participants agree to follow current Washington Phase Covid-19 guidance.  They must stay home if they have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle aches, or new loss of taste or smell.
• We are unable to accommodate unvaccinated participants.
• Social distancing of 6 feet, except within family pod, wiCovid vaccinations of attendees are strongly encouraged.
• Social distancing of 6 feet, except within family pod, wll be maintained.
• No sharing of binoculars, except within family pod.

Dress for the conditions and for a slow walking pace; dull natural fabrics are more bird-friendly than bright synthetics. Layers are your friend!

Weather cancellation: Rotten weather will cancel this outing. Those who RSVP will be contacted by 7 am via text or email in case of cancellation.

For questions and to sign up: contact Mary Birchem, mbirchem5@nullgmail.com