Date: Saturday, 1 October 2022 Time: 8-10 AM Trip Leader: Lin Stern Description: A slow walk through Grass Lake Nature Park. The park contains the headwaters of Green Cove Creek and one of the most environmentally intact wetland systems in northern Thurston County. Over 100 bird species and 200 plant species have been recorded in the park. Grass Lake ... Read more
Birding Trip to Squaxin Park Trip Leader: Lin Stern Meeting Place: We will meet in the parking lot just off of East Bay Drive Northeast, near the Ellis Cove Trailhead. Look for folks with binoculars. Description: This 1.5 mile walk offers great views of Ellis Cove and Budd Inlet as you make your way through ... Read more
Date: Sunday, April 16. Meet at 8 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Trip leader: Lin Stern Location: From Olympia, drive west for two miles on Hwy 101. Take the exit for Black Lake Boulevard, turning left on Black Lake Boulevard. In 3.5 miles the road turns right to become 62nd Avenue. ... Read more
SHOREBIRD FIELD TRIP, APRIL 22 All day trip to Tokeland, Westport and Bottle Beach. This will be a great day for seeing the shorebird migration. Hundreds, if not thousands, of shorebirds will be in breeding plumage. Spotting scopes will be available to help see the birds. WHEN: April 22nd. Meet at 7:45 AM at Mud ... Read more
Shorebird Field Trip WHEN: Saturday, September 16 SUMMARY: All day trip to Tokeland, Westport, and Bottle Beach. This will be a great day for seeing the fall shorebird migration. Spotting scopes will be available to help see the birds. TIME: Meet at 7:45 AM at the Mud Bay Park and Ride. Leave for Tokeland at ... Read more
Birding at Black Lake Meadows Date: Saturday, 30 December 2023 Location: Meet at Black Lake Meadows Reserve parking area, 3333 21st Ave SW, Olympia, WA, USA Start/End: Meet at 8 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Description: Join Lin "Caspian" Stern on a laid-back holiday walk to Black Lake Meadows. This short, ... Read more
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Auto Tour Date: February 24, 2024 Time: Meet at Grand Mound Park and Ride at 9 AM, return to Grand Mound around 5 PM. Description: Kick back and enjoy a day of birding by car along Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge’s auto tour route. Located along the Columbia River, the diverse wetland ... Read more
Date: Saturday, March 30th Time: 8:00 AM Meeting Place: At the Western-most part of the parking lot in Tumwater located at (46.9961944, -122.8855000). Leader: Lin Stern Description: Pioneer Park is an incredible system of trails venturing through a variety of habitats. This will be a welcoming walk for birders of all ability levels. The area ... Read more
SHOREBIRD FIELD TRIP All day trip to Tokeland, Westport and Bottle Beach. This will be a great day for seeing the shorebird migration. Hundreds, if not thousands, of shorebirds will be in breeding plumage. Spotting scopes will be available to help see the birds. This is a great opportunity to work on shorebird identification. Beginning ... Read more
WHEN: Thursday, July 25 TIME: All day with early morning start Leave Martin Way Park & Ride, Lacey at 4 AM 5:15 AM at Whittaker bunkhouse in Alder, Washington 6 AM Paradise Parking Lot DESTINATION: Pebble Creek, Panorama Point, Mt. Rainier National Park LEADERS: Miles McEvoy and Lin Stern REGISTRATION: This trip will be limited ... Read more
Field Trip to KGY Point Date and Time: Saturday, August 17th from 7:30 – 9:30 AM Trip Leader: Lin Stern Description and Targets: This flat, 1.5 mile route will be a great opportunity to view the birds of Budd Inlet. Surf Scoters and a variety of cormorants can be seen on the water, and gulls ... Read more
All day trip to Tokeland, Westport and Bottle Beach. This will be a great day for seeing the shorebird migration. Hundreds, if not thousands, of shorebirds will be in fall plumage. Spotting scopes will be available to help see the birds. This is a great opportunity to work on shorebird identification. Beginning birders welcome! WHEN: ... Read more
Date: Sunday, 27 October 2024 Start/End: Meet at 9 AM and plan around two hours for the walk. Trip leader: Lin Stern Description: The walk is around the North Pool of Capitol Lake focusing on waterfowl. Location: Meet at Marathon Park, Olympia. Look for people with scopes and binoculars. Restrooms are available at Marathon Park. ... Read more
Date: Saturday, November 2 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (still on PDT, but note the later starting time) Leader: Lin Stern Description: Birding with Breakfast at Capitol Lake. Participants will view birds on the water on both the North and South Pools, and related areas. Birding with Breakfast walks are especially appropriate for beginning ... Read more
