Deception Pass State Park —
See hundreds of Red-throated Loons gathering to feed in the outflowing current of Deception Pass. Sarah Schmidt and Joe Sheldon are the field trip leaders and plan to look for other birds on the beach and lake. Meet at 9:30am at the north end of West Beach parking lot, Deception Pass State Park. Participants may bring a spotting scope if they have one. Depending on weather and interest, they’ll end at about noon, with a possible stop at Dugualla Bay on the way back toward Oak Harbor. It’s advisable to bring water, a snack or a hot drink. Dress warmly and prepare for wind. To carpool, meet at 8:00am at Trinity Lutheran church at the Freeland Park & Ride; 8:30am in Coupeville at Prairie Station Transit Park, 201 S Main St.; or at 9:00am at Walgreen’s in Oak Harbor (after SR 20 turns 90-degrees left at Pioneer Way traffic light, the entrance comes up immediately on the right.) Cars parking at state park will need a Discover Pass. Questions? Contact Sarah at www.whidbeyaudubon.org/#upcoming.