Field Trip 2 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - Marymoor Park

Field trip: Introduction to the Natural World Course

Field Trip 2 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - Marymoor Park

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.

  • Easy
  • Mileage: 3.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 100 ft
  • Pace: slow with multiple stops

Expect to spend 4 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. 

This is a naturalist trip and our pace will be slow. Remember to dress accordingly with layers and bring water and snacks

 

 

Meeting place and time

We will meet at 8am (early bird gets the worm!) at lot G (map showing lot will be sent the week before the trip) There is a $5 parking fee to be paid at the kiosk. We will walk along the brush and tree habitat to find sparrows and warblers.  From there we will continue along the boardwalk to find the purple martin  boxes  And then continue along the Audubon birding trail following the Sammamish River  looking for herons, water fowl, small birds and rails. 

Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Bring binoculars. 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.

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