Bird Walks
October 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Bird Walks | October 17, December 19, 2026 & May 8, 2027
Grab your binoculars and join the Whidbey Audubon Society for a series of bird walks exploring Whidbey Island’s diverse habitats and abundant birdlife. From migrating waterfowl at Deer Lagoon Preserve to the annual Christmas Bird Count and spring birding along the Pratt Loop Trail, each outing offers a chance to discover local wildlife, enjoy beautiful natural landscapes, and connect with fellow bird enthusiasts. Whether you’re an experienced birder or just getting started, come along and see what you can spot!
Birding Deer Lagoon Preserve | October 17, 2026 from 9:00 – 11:00 am
Fall at Deer Lagoon Preserve celebrates the return of the waterfowl. Please join local birding enthusiast Carlos Andersen for a peaceful morning of birding at the Preserve.
Please bring binoculars and/or scopes if you have them and be prepared for possible wetter weather.
Location: Deer Lagoon Road Langley, WA 98260
Meet at the south end of Deer Lagoon Road, where a trail continues south to the lagoon at 9 a.m. for this two hour walk. The group size is limited to 10.
For more information click HERE
Christmas Bird Count North | December 19, 2026 8:00am – 4:00pm
Save the Date! Sign up to join a team for the annual Christmas Bird Count in the North Whidbey Circle. In case of snow or really bad weather, the count will be rescheduled for January 2, 2027.
For more information click HERE
Field trip: Pratt Loop Trail | May 8, 2027 8:00 – 10:30am
This hike goes through fields,a forest, and nice hedgerows. Bird species found in the forest including four species of flycatchers, several woodpeckers and warblers. The open areas host raptors and grassland species. The trail starts near the historic Sunnyside Cemetery above Ebey’s Prairie.
We’ll meet in the parking area near the visitors center. The hike starts at 8:00 a.m. and will last about 2.5 hours. The walking is fairly easy but there are exposed tree roots in the trail. A bonus is a chance at wildflowers and butterflies. Trip leader: Steve Ellis
Location: 162 Cemetery Road Coupeville, 98239
Visitor’s Center Sunnyside Cemetery
For more information click HERE
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