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Birding Field Trip-Rosario Head (Deception Pass State Park) and (maybe) Lake Erie

Saturday, Feb. 28 – Rosario Head (Deception Pass State Park) and (maybe) Lake Erie – 9:00 am until 12 Noon

Trip Leader: Tim Manns (360.333.8985) or conservation@skagitaudubon.org

Pre-registration required: see information below

The varied habitats near Deception Pass, from old growth forest to the rocky islands and open waters off Rosario Head, attract diverse birdlife. Expect to see winter songbirds, waterfowl, gulls, alcids. Past trips have yielded Red Crossbills, Brandt’s, Pelagic, and Double-crested Cormorants, Belted Kingfishers, several duck, gull, loon, and grebe species and more. Bring binoculars and spotting scope (optional). Dress for the weather and anticipate wind on Rosario Head. Discover Pass required for parking in Deception Pass State Park. Full details and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA4AF28A4F4C16-61578119-rosario

Earlier Event: February 25
Hike-Camano Island Hikes*
Later Event: March 4
Hike-Hoypus Point and Ala Spit*