Photo: Pelagic Cormorant by Mick Thompson

Meet at 7:30 AM at the Quil Ceda Village Walmart lot west of Marysville (I-5 exit 200). Park away from the store, to the east, near Quil Ceda Blvd. (next to I-5). Fidalgo Island and North Whidbey Island offer a variety of lake and waterfront settings, including March Point, Campbell Lake, Rosario Beach, Deception Pass and Dugualla Bay. Pack a lunch.

Trip leaders: Dianne Marie Murray (206-769-6271) and Denny Bolton (425-241-6892)