Photo: Common Yellowthroat by Mick Thompson

Meet at 7:15 AM at Walmart in Lynnwood (1400 164th St. SW, Lynnwood — Exit 183 from I-5) and park away from the store (nearer I-5), organize into carpools and head to Union Bay OR meet the leaders and the group at the Union Bay Natural Area (Montlake Fill) at 8:00 AM in the large parking lot at 3501 NE 41st St. in Seattle. Please come prepared to carpool — the number of cars impacts safety and where we are able to stop for birding, and also we want to be environmentally conscious. We’ll walk the extensive trails at Union Bay, including Yesler Swamp at the east side of the parking lot. We might also visit Magnuson Park, the Arboretum or other local hotspots, depending on what has been seen recently. This trip involves quite a bit of walking (2-3 miles at Union Bay plus other locations). Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

Trip leaders: Karen Morse (919-260-9018) and Robin Melvin (206-369-4549)