Subject: SKAGIT FLATS Fieldtrip for New Birders
Date: Jan 17 17:17:51 2001
From: Sherry Mathers - Sherry.mathers at ci.seattle.wa.us


OOOOoo, Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy wild wings on the Skagit! Jeanie Murphy-Ouellette and I went on a recon trip last Thursday and it was great! We saw thousands of snow geese and many wonderful raptors like a gorgeous northern harrier that was chasing a short earred owl! Won't you join us this Saturday and delight in the beautiful Skagit yourself!

Please Note: We need 7 more folks to sign up or this excellent Wild Washinging outing will be cancelled. Hope to see you.

Sherry Mathers
Interpretive Naturalist
Camp Long Nature Center, West Seattle, WA
mailto:sherry.mathers at ci.seattle.wa.us


HAWKS, EAGLES AND OWLS ON THE SKAGIT FLATS
Sat. Jan. 20th 7:30am * 4pm
Winter is an outstanding time for watching birds on the Samish and Skagit flats. Spot flocks of huge Trumpeter swans. Watch for Eagles, falcons, hawks, perhaps a rare Gyrfalcon. Scan ponds for waterbirds, peruse fields for Snowy and short eared owls and enjoy thousands of startling black and white Snow Geese. Won't you join us? Bring a lunch, hot drink, warm clothes, latte money, binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one.

Time: 7:30am * 4pm
Age: birders of all ages, kids 7 and up must be accompanied by adult
Cost: $20 per person Includes transportation, snack and use of
binoculars.

Meeting Place: Green Lake Park and Ride lot at NE 65th St, under I-5.
Address is 6601 8th Ave. NE. Meet Naturalist at the entrance.

Pre-registration is required by 4pm on 1/19/01.Please Make checks payable to Camp Long Advisory Council at 5200 35th Ave. SW, Seattle 98126 or e-mail w/ VISA or MC elimika.james at ci.seattle.wa.us. Call Camp Long at 684-7434 for questions.