Sunday October 29

Padilla Bay Reserve is hosting this birding event aboard the 65-foot
Island Express II, a wonderful viewing platform for wintering birds and
marine mammals. Sailing from Skyline Marina in Anacortes, we will look
for the marine birds of the rocky shores and deep waters in Rosario
Strait; the Brant Geese, Loons and Shorebirds of Padilla Bay?s eelgrass
meadow; and the raptors and swans of the Skagit Flats along the
Swinomish Channel. The boat is enclosed and heated, with a spacious
outdoor deck. Hot beverages and snacks will be available. The $45 plus
tax cost of this 4-hour cruise includes a donation to the Padilla Bay
Foundation. 12:00 departure, Sunday, October 29. Meet at 11:00 at the
Island Adventures store at 1801 Commercial Ave., Anacortes. You may
visit the Island Adventures website at www.island-adventures.com for
more information. To register, contact Island Adventures at
800-465-4604.
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Glen "Alex" Alexander
Education Coordinator
Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
10441 Bay View-Edison Road
Mount Vernon WA 98273
www.padillabay.gov
360-428-1070