Birds of the Skagit Flats

The river flats of the Skagit, Samish and Stillaguamish are awash in swans, geese, eagles, hawks and falcons. This area is rich with winter avian visitors seeking shelter and food along the Pacific flyway. Class time will introduce you to the identification of common species of waterfowl and raptors large and small. The field trip will take you to the richest areas of the river flats, where falcons hunt, eagles soar, swans and geese fill the air.