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Habitat: Open coast sand beach, estuarine sand/mud beach, beach grass, forested areas
Birds we’ll look for: While shorebirds will be a focus of this field trip, we will look for all birds. Late April is a great time to find shorebird and other migrants. Insert this E-bird URL in your browser address window for possibilities, https://ebird.org/hotspot/L109538/bird-list?m=4
Meeting Location: Near the public toilet at 602 Oysterville Rd, Ocean Park, WA 98640. Note that this is at the far west end of Oysterville Rd. We will bird at this location for ~30-45 min, then caravan 5.4 miles (12 min) to Leadbetter Point State Park. The Leadbetter trail head is reached by traveling due east on Oysterville Road from where we will start our field trip, until you arrive at Stackpole Road. Turn left (north) and travel to the very end of Stackpole Road. There will be restrooms and a paved parking lot that fits about 20 cars. From the trail head, we will walk through riparian forest about ¼ mile to the Willapa Bay Estuary.
Group size: Limited to 12
Walk/Drive
Distance: ~.75 mile total
Pace: Easy, frequent stops
Terrain: Mostly flat, some sand, some packed gravel
Accessibility: Some uneven surfaces and sand
What to bring
Binoculars + optics cleaning/drying clothes, especially if there is a chance of rain
Spotting scopes welcomed
Warm layers, gloves, hats and rain protection. It can be windy. You can always take it off.
Field guide
Water and sack lunch (leave in car) for a casual lunch during our group review of all birds seen and heard
Weather & cancellations: Trip will proceed in light rain. Heavy rain or unsafe conditions may result in cancellation and registered participants will be notified of the cancellation by email.
All are welcome: All skill levels are welcomed. If you are a beginner, great! If you are intermediate or advanced and can help identify birds, terrific!