San Juan Valley. Photo courtesy of the Land Bank
Saturday, Feb. 16 on San Juan Island
From Barb Jensen
Join San Juan Islands Audubon and the San Juan County Land Bank for a birding trip to the wetlands, fields, and woodlands of the San Juan Valley.
The trip features a trail walk of a couple miles at the Land Bank’s King Sisters Preserve, as well as stops at other good birding spots in the valley. The ponds and wet areas are filled with wintering geese, swans and ducks and nearby trees host eagles and falcons hunting these areas. Surrounding woodlands hold small songbirds like chickadees and wrens and maybe the first Rufous Hummingbird of spring.
Conditions are wet, so waterproof footgear is a must. Be prepared for wind and rain but it can also be nice. Bring a bag lunch, water, binoculars, hat, gloves and warm clothes. Meet at County Courthouse parking lot for carpooling as on-site parking is limited, at 8am. Trip ends early afternoon for ferry connections. Call Barb Jensen for more information: 378-3068.
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