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Naturalist Trip - Montlake Fill (Union Bay Natural Area

A great day for birding the Montlake Fill. Many of the wintering ducks have gone and some of the returning songbirds have appeared. No Osprey, Turkey Vultures, nor Rufous Hummingbirds today.

Brian Holsclaw Brian Holsclaw
March 30, 2025
  • Road suitable for all vehicles

  • No concerns with conditions.  This is a city park and accessed by paved city streets.

10 Mountaineer Naturalists enjoyed a break in the rainy weather for a nice early Spring day exploring the birds and flowers of the Montlake Fill.

38 species of birds and quite a few flowers - Red Flowering Currant, Salmonberry, Oregon Grape.  

Weather was mostly overcast clouds with temps ranging from 42-58 F.   Light-gentle breezes.  Wind direction:  N-E.  Cloud cover was 100%.  Humidity was 55-93%.  

Sunrise at 06:50

Sunset at 19:35