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)

Meet at 9:00am at 19851 73rd Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028 near the parking kiosk.

April provides opportunities to view breeding behavior such as pair bonding, territorial defense, cavity excavation and nest building by resident birds.

Early migrants may also show up as we explore 25 acres of woods along Swamp Creek.

If there have been recent rains, the trails will be very muddy, tall rubber boots are recommended.

There are no restrooms on site.

Please submit your 2025 Field Trip Liability Release before participating, no other registration is required.

Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form

This will be a recurring field trip on the last Saturday of each month.

Trip leader: Linda Phillips (206-291-3663)

Meet at 7:15 AM at the Wade James Theater parking lot at 900 Main St. in Edmonds, just east of 9th Ave., to take the 7:55 ferry to Kingston. 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. Sequim should provide good birding in Spring, just as with our usual Fall trip. We especially will be looking for migrating shorebirds and passerines. We aim to return to Edmonds on the 4:40 or 5:30 ferry. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

Trip leader: Frank Caruso (774-238-0698)

This is a half-day trip.  We’ll spend the morning birding at various sites in northern Everett. This will be a fairly easy walk. Boots recommended. Further details will be provided to registered participants. After you have submitted your 2025 Liability Release forms, please contact the trip leader in order to register for the trip.

Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form

Trip Leader: Douglas Resnick, dresnick1@comcast.net or 425-776-4811 (landline)

Meet at 8:00 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). Please come prepared to carpool -- the number of cars impacts safety and where we able to stop for birding, and also we want to be environmentally conscious. The Darrington area has good potential for spring migrants, as well as resident birds such as American Dipper, Evening Grosbeak and sapsuckers. Birding stops will include Bryson Road, C-Post Road, Fortson Mill Ponds, Squire Creek Campground and Whitehorse Park. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

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

Happy Mother's Day! Let's get together to appreciate all the hard working bird moms out there, giving rise to the next generation of feathered friends. This will be a leisurely, though maybe somewhat challenging, walk through the woods with some ups and downs. Trekking poles may be necessary. We'll look and listen for migrating songbirds in particular, scan the shores for waterfowl getting ready to fly northward, and the forest is loaded with woodpeckers as well. Off in time for brunch!

Meet at the western parking lot closer to the water.

After you have submitted your 2025 Liability Release form, please contact the trip leader in order to register for the trip.

Adult Release Form / Youth Release Form

Trip Leader: David Droppers, Lycaenid@gmail.com

Meet at 6:55 AM at Eastmont Park and Ride, I-5 exit 189, east side, aiming for the 7:30 AM ferry from Mukilteo. Please come prepared to carpool -- the number of cars impacts safety and where we able to stop for birding, and also we want to be environmentally conscious. We’ll be looking for waterfowl, shorebirds and passerines at Dave Mackie Park, Sunset Beach, Deer Lagoon and other stops. Will aim for the 3:05 or 3:35 ferry for return. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

Trip leaders: Rex Guichard (206-999-7618) and Wilma Bayes (425-344-8599)

Meet at 8:00 AM at the Monroe Park & Ride, 17433 Hwy 2, west of the Evergreen Fairgrounds. 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. Wetlands and other habitats in the Snoqualmie River Valley offer an array of spring migrants. Possible stops include Tolt-McDonald Park, Sikes Lake and the Snoqualmie Valley Trail. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

Trip leaders: Doug Cooper (509-990-7499) and Sally Jo Sebring

Meet at 6:00 AM at the Monroe Park & Ride at 17433 Hwy 2, west of the Evergreen Fairgrounds OR meet the group at 8:30 AM in Leavenworth at Sleeping Lady Resort, 7375 Icicle Road.  Please contact the trip leaders if you plan to meet the group at Sleeping Lady. At either location, 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.  Birding stops on this trip include Sleeping Lady Resort, the National Fish Hatchery, and Camas Meadows. Our target birds include White-headed Woodpecker, Yellow-breasted Chat and Calliope Hummingbird. Some birders are planning to carpool to Leavenworth, then stay there overnight after the field trip, and return to the Puget Sound the next day, May 28. (This timing helps avoid rush-hour traffic when returning home.) Dress for the weather and pack a lunch.

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