Field trip: Introduction to the Natural World Course
Field Trip 2 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - Stillwater Natural Area
We will be looking and listening for both migratory and resident birds in breeding plumage as they seek potential mates and set up territories for nesting. Bring binoculars; field guides are optional. Bring your smartphone or tablet with the Merlin App and use it to practice identifying species.
Contacts
- Sat, May 11, 2024
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Naturalist
- Adults
- Easy
- Casual
- Mileage: 3.0 mi
- Pace: easy
- 1 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 8:00 AM at the Stillwater Wildlife parking lot that is about a quarter mile west of the Stillwater Store. The turn is often hard to see so watch for it. I use the Stillwater Store as the location for google maps.
You will need a Discovery Pass to park here.
There is no toilet here and few places to go off trail. No restroom available at the Stillwater Store either.
Expect to spend 2-3 hours wandering the trails, looking for birds and listening to their calls. We will practice looking at key characteristics like shape, size, color patterns, and behaviors. The merlin app may be helpful in identifying species and a bird book either hard copy or as an app will give more information.
Required Equipment
Bring binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one. Bring your smartphone or tablet with the Merlin App and have the Pacific Bird Pack loaded.
If you don't have binoculars, email the trip leader to see if they might be able to bring an extra pair.