Join us for a Solstice Field Trip and Enjoy Evening Birding

Evening birding provides an opportunity to see and hear birds that are more active toward the end of their day. The summer solstice offers more evening light than any other day and we’ll take advantage of that. Birds nesting at Stillwater include Red-breasted Sapsucker, Hairy Woodpecker, American Bittern, Tree and Violet-green Swallows, Willow Flycatcher, Western Wood-Pewee, Bullock’s Oriole, Swainson’s Thrush, and Black-headed Grosbeak. Likely warblers present will be Northern Yellow, Orange-crowned, and Wilson’s Warblers, and Common Yellowthroat. Bring binoculars, and a camera if you wish. The leader will bring a spotting scope.

Details

Distance/Pace: Leisurely pace over 2-3 miles on packed gravel trail and some dirt trails.

Trip Leader: Andy McCormick

Skill Level: This field trip is for birders of any level of birding skills and beginners are encouraged to attend.

Accessibility: Gravel trail is packed and flat. Access to the trail is on a fairly steep incline, but the trail is level. Dirt trails are primitive and will use them to access the fields.

Parking Pass: Discover Pass required, but it cannot be purchased at this location.

Registration/Fee: This event is free. Registration is not required.

Restrooms: There are no restroom facilities at this location. There are shops in Carnation and the gas station next door to the location has portable toilets.

Please plan to be outdoors with water, snacks, sunscreen, bug repellent, and any other supplies you may need.

Location

Meeting location: Parking lot of the Snoqualmie Wildlife Area – Stillwater Unit. Carnation, WA 98014. The parking lot is a left turn immediately north of the Stillwater Store and the intersection of 312th Lane NE off SR 202, the Carnation-Duvall Road NE.

GPS location: 47.682927, -121.923846
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/s7Ush3BbpGUHVAPz6