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Bird Walk (Red-throated Loons) - Deception Pass

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Join staff and volunteers from the Whidbey Audubon Society for a special Bird Walk and hopefully see hundreds of Red-throated Loons gathering to feed!

Bird Walks are designed as a great opportunity for birders of all levels. Practice bird identification skills, explore unique bird habitats, and learn from other birders. We recommend bringing your own binoculars and/or scopes, but we will have a few on hand to borrow. All walks are offered in partnership with the Whidbey Audubon Society. 

Depending on weather and interest, Whidbey Audubon volunteers might also visit Dugualla Bay on the way back toward Oak Harbor.

Duration: 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Location: West Beach, Deception Pass State Park

Directions

48.398636, -122.6576202

West Beach - 41229 State Rt 20, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Use the address listed above to navigate to the park. Please note this address will only take you to the general location of the park. Whether arriving from the north or south on SR20, you will come to a stoplight at the bottom of a hill. Turn west into the main park entrance. Drive past the welcome station and follow along the winding road until you reach a stop sign, then turn left. Take this road all the way down to the end, which will lead you to the West Beach parking lot. Restrooms are available at this location.

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