Saturday, February 15: WINTER BIRDS OF SKAGIT FLATS, FIR ISLAND AND SAMISH FLATS.

Typically, there are great concentrations of waterfowl and raptors. The area is considered one of the top winter raptor viewing sites in the U.S. Some walking will be involved; be prepared for some mud. Meet at 9 a.m. at Pacific Rim Institute (PRI) 180 Parker Road, Coupeville or at 9:30 at Windjammer Park at the end of South Beeksma Drive in Oak Harbor. A Discover Pass will be needed for each car. Due to narrow road shoulders and limited parking, carpools are particularly important for this trip. Bring a lunch for this all-day field trip. Return about 4 p.m. Snow or icy conditions cancels the trip. The trip leaders are Joe Sheldon and Dave Parent. Contact Joe Sheldon, 360-678-9060 or email him at jksheldon43@gmail.com.