Beverly McNeil spent the month of November 2025 in Costa Rica staying in three different locations. Starting her first 10 days at La Selva Biological Station which is a very important Organization for Tropical Studies in the Caribbean lowlands rainforest, then to nearby Selva Verde for another week then onto the Osa Peninsula on the remote Tiger River for another week.

Although she has numerous photos of birds she encountered she would like to share an almost equal amount of other animals such as the Collared Anteater known as the Tamandua and the Emerald Basilisk Lizard, Two-toed Sloth with young, Red-eyed Tree Frogs and numerous interesting, beautiful insects. She travels and explores on her own and enjoys making her own discoveries and then loves sharing them with others. If you’ve never been to Costa Rica and you are interested in visiting that wonderful nature-filled country, you can contact Beverly for some good tips.

We will be removing invasives especially Scots Broom and picking up trash. Meet at the bench near Chase Bank. The nearest parking is at Chase Bank on the corner of Kearney Street and Hwy 20. Scots Broom pullers, garbage bags and grabbers and refreshments will be provided. A small folding saw would be handy when the Scots Broom won’t come up with the puller. For more information email ptrose53@gmail.com or call 360-385-0307.

Meet at the Fort Worden Pier at 9 AM. A Discover Pass is required for parking.

The walk will last about an hour and will include scoping from the pier and walking along the forest edge by the campground. The walk will be co-led by Hannah (youth leader) and Steve Hampton. Please bring your own binoculars. Kids under 11 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Any questions about the field trip, including possible weather cancellations, should be emailed to hannah.breckel12@gmail.com.

Beginners and newcomers welcome!

A “Big Sit” is when you see how many birds you can see or hear from a given spot for a given length of time. We’ll run this like an open house and social gathering, meaning you can join or leave at any time. The location will be the magnificent meadow and viewpoint at Alexander’s Bluff (48.137°, -122.766°) (just west of the Vault Loop Trail near Memory’s Vault) at Fort Worden. We’ll be there from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Bring a lawn chair if you want!

If the weather is nice, this should coincide with vulture and raptor migration, so it will double as a “hawk watch.” Regardless, it should be primetime for spring migration of neotropical migrants (e.g. fly-catchers, vireos, warblers, etc.). This sounds crazy, but our odds of Swainson’s Hawk or Broad-winged Hawk are over 50% based on past Big Sits here. No RSVP necessary. Just stop by the bluff any time!

Steve Hampton and Ali Kasperzak, Trip Leaders

Contact Steve at stevechampton@gmail.com for any questions.

We will be pulling invasives (i.e., Scots broom, holly, ivy, spurge laurel) on both sides of the Loop Trail and picking up trash. Meet on the Loop Trail between Chase Bank and the Benedict Street trail. Scots broom pullers, trash bags, trash extractors and refreshments provided. The nearest parking is the Chase Bank parking lot on the corner of Hwy 20 and Kearney. For more information, please contact ptrose53@gmail.com or 360-387-0307.

Welcome the return of Spring with a birding walk at Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park. Emphasis will be towards birds on the water, although Spring songbirds will undoubtedly garner attention trailside. Expected species on the water may include Canada Geese, Mallards, American Wigeons, Gadwalls, Lesser Scaups, Teals, Northern Shovelers, Common Goldeneyes, Ring-necked Ducks, Buffleheads, Ruddy Ducks, Hooded Mergansers, American Coots and Pied-billed Grebes.

Meet in the main parking area near the caretaker residence and bathroom. Late arrivals are welcome to find the group along the trail, waterside. Layer clothing for varied Springtime weather. Bring binoculars and/or a scope if you have one. Excessive winds/steady rains cancel.

Please help keep our birding community safe and look to join on a future outing if you
have COVID or COVID-like symptoms and/or known exposure …or other flu-like/illness. Feel
free to reach out to leader Miranda Maxwell at mlmolympics@hotmail.com with any questions.
Looking forward to birding together in the first of Spring!

Meet at 8:30 AM at the main parking lot past the open area and near the outhouses. Discover Pass required for parking. You must contact leader Beverly McNeil to register: bevybirds53@gmail.com. The group size is limited to 5. If the weather is bad, we may cancel. Bring binoculars and water, if desired. Distance is 1.5 miles and time of outing is usually 3 to 4 hours. We normally go around the whole lake on Trail B, Anderson Lake State Park (map).

Wear sturdy shoes and layered clothing for changeable weather. Please avoid wearing bright clothing.

We will be weeding the native plant garden at the Salish Coast Elementary School. Bring your favorite weeding tool. Park on the school side of Discovery Road. For more information, please contact ptrose53@gmail.com or 360-385-0307.

Welcome the return of Spring with a birding walk at Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park. Emphasis will be towards birds on the water, although Spring songbirds will undoubtedly garner attention trailside.
Expected species on the water may include Canada Geese, Mallards, American Wigeons, Gadwalls, Lesser Scaups, Teals, Northern Shovelers, Common Goldeneyes, Ring-necked Ducks, Buffleheads, Ruddy Ducks, Hooded Mergansers, American Coots and Pied-billed Grebes.

Meet in the main parking area near the caretaker site and bathroom. Late arrivals are welcome to find the group along the trail, waterside. Layer clothing for varied Springtime weather. Bring binoculars and/or a scope if you have one. Excessive winds/steady rains cancel.

Please help keep our birding community safe and look to join on a future outing if you have COVID or COVID-like symptoms and/or known exposure …or other flu-like/illness. Feel free to reach out to leader Miranda Maxwell at mlmolympics@hotmail.com with any questions.

his birding trip is in association with the Port Townsend Library’s Community Read book, “Ian’s
Ride: A Long Distance Journey to Joy” (see p. 6 for more information.) Join youth birding leader Hannah Breckel and adult leaders Monica Fletcher and Juliet Rhodes at Kah Tai and experience the joy of birding.

Meet at 9 AM at the main parking lot by the bathroom and caretaker site. No need to sign up. Email your questions about the trip, including possible cancellation due to weather, to Hannah, hannah.breckel12@gmail.com.

Meet at 9 AM at the park entrance. Discover Pass required for parking. You must contact leader Beverly McNeil to register: bevybirds53@gmail.com. The group size is limited to 5. If the weather is bad, we may cancel. Bring binoculars and water, if desired. Distance is 1.5 miles and time of outing is usually 3 to 4 hours. We usually go around the whole lake on Trail B, Anderson Lake State Park (map).

Wear sturdy shoes and layered clothing for changeable weather. Please avoid wearing bright clothing.

We will be pulling invasives (i.e., Scots broom, holly, ivy, spurge laurel) on both sides of the Loop Trail and picking up trash. Meet on the Loop Trail between Chase Bank and the Benedict Street trail. Scots broom pullers, trash bags, trash extractors and refreshments provided. The nearest parking is the Chase Bank parking lot on the corner of Hwy 20 and Kearney. For more information, please contact ptrose53@gmail.com or 360-387-0307.

Meet at 9 AM at the park entrance. A Discover Pass is required for parking. The walk will last
about an hour and will be on some of park trails.

The walk will be co-led by Hannah Breckel (youth leader), Monica Fletcher, and Juliet Rhodes. Please bring your own binoculars. Any questions about the field trip, including possible weather cancellations, can be emailed to hannah.breckel12@gmail.com.

We will be pulling invasive plants (i.e., Scots broom, holly, ivy, spurge laurel) and picking up trash. Meet on the Loop Trail between Chase Bank and the Benedict Street trail. Scots broom pullers, trash bags, trash extractors and refreshments provided.

Heavy rain or wind cancels. While you’re heading from parking to the workparty, note the beautiful new Douglas-fir bench installed at the east end of the Loop Trail to replace the failing bench that looked into the woodland. The new bench was donated anonymously by Rainshadow members, constructed and installed by the Quimper Parks & Trees Foundation, and is a tribute to our chapter’s late benefactor, Pat Reeve.

The nearest parking is the Chase Bank parking lot on the corner of Hwy 20 and Kearney. For more information, please contact ptrose53@gmail.com or 360-387-0307.

Hang out with leader Steve Hampton and check out the birds at Point Hudson.

During this low tide (1.4’), there should be lots of brants and gulls. No need to sign up. This is an open house format; come and go anytime. Beginners welcome!

Contact Steve at stevechampton@gmail.com if you have questions.

Meet at 9 AM at the park entrance. Discover Pass required for parking.

You must contact leader Beverly McNeil to register: bevybirds53@gmail.com. Group size is limited to 5.

If the weather is bad, we may cancel. Bring binoculars and water, if desired. Distance is 1.5 miles and time of outing is usually 3 to 4 hours. We normally go around the whole lake on Trail B, Anderson Lake State Park.

Wear sturdy shoes and layered clothing for changeable weather. Please avoid wearing bright clothing.

Thursday, February 19 at 7:30pm, Cindy Daily with Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue will bring her live birds and give us insights as to the mission and successes of Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue. Donations are welcome to support this important work.

Please note that to avoid the refrigerator compressor noise that has made it difficult for some of our members to hear the speakers, we are trying out a different venue, the Quimper Grange (1219 Corona Avenue). To get there from Hastings Avenue, turn north on Sheridan Street. After traveling four blocks, Sheridan curves to the right to become Silver Street and the Grange will be the yellow building on your left. To get there from San Juan Avenue, turn west on Umatilla Avenue. After traveling a little more than half a mile, turn left onto Silver Street. Go one block, crossing Corona Avenue, and the Grange building will appear on your right.

Meet at the parking lot right next to the Point Wilson Lighthouse at 9am. The walk will last about an hour and will be in the general vicinity of the lighthouse. This walk will be co-led by Hannah (youth leader), Steve Hampton, Barry McKenzie, and Dan Waggoner. Please bring your own binoculars. Any questions about the field trip including possible weather cancellations can be emailed to hannah.breckel12@gmail.com.

A Washington Conservation Corps crew will join us in pulling invasive plants (i.e., Scots broom, holly, ivy, spurge laurel) and picking up trash.

Meet on the Loop Trail between Chase Bank and the Benedict Street trail. Scots broom pullers, trash bags, trash extractors and refreshments provided.

Heavy rain or wind cancels. While you’re heading from parking to the workparty, note the beautiful new Douglas-fir bench installed at the east end of the Loop Trail to replace the failing bench that looked into the woodland. The new bench was donated anonymously by Rainshadow members, constructed and installed by the Quimper Parks & Trees Foundation, and is a tribute to our chapter’s late benefactor, Pat Reeve.

The nearest parking is the Chase Bank parking lot on the corner of Hwy 20 and Kearney. For more information, please contact ptrose53@gmail.com or 360-387-0307.

Welcome in the New Year with a winter warm-up birding together at Kah Tai Lagoon Nature Park. Meet at the main parking area near the caretaker site and bathroom. Focus will be on wintering waterfowl, but trailside avifauna are always welcomed.

Expected species on the water may include Canada Geese, Mallards, American Wigeons, Gadwalls, Lesser Scaups, Teals, Northern Shovelers, Common Goldeneyes, Ring-necked Ducks, Buffleheads, Ruddy Ducks, Hooded Mergansers, American Coots and Pied-billed Grebes. Bundle up for chilly wintertime weather. Bring binoculars and/or a scope if you have one. Excessive winds/steady rains cancel.

Please help keep our birding community safe and look to join on a future outing if you have COVID or COVID-like symptoms and/or known exposure …or other flu-like/illness. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Looking forward to birding together this first month of the New Year! Trip Leader Miranda Maxwell, mlmolympics@hotmail.com.

Meet at 9 AM at the park entrance. Discover Pass required for parking.

You must contact leader Beverly McNeil to register: bevybirds53@gmail.com. Group size is limited to 5.

If the weather is bad, we may cancel. Bring binoculars and water, if desired. Distance is 1.5 miles and time of outing is usually 3 to 4 hours. We normally go around the whole lake on Trail B, Anderson Lake State Park.

Wear sturdy shoes and layered clothing for changeable weather. Please avoid wearing bright clothing.

Meet at Oak Bay County Park (Map)

Take Oak Bay Road east, look for the orange sign on the left to Jefferson County Parks. Turn left on Portage Way and go to the lower campground. There we will scan Oak Bay and wetlands for ducks, geese, oystercatchers and other wintering seabirds, as well as walk the adjacent road searching for resident birds such as kinglets, chickadees, and woodpeckers.

Expect to walk about 1 mile. Bring your scope, as we’ll use it for scanning Oak Bay. Bring binoculars,
water, warm clothing, and be prepared for rain. I will go no matter what the weather. Trip Leader Jackie
Canterbury: RSVP Text 307-763-1953.

The Saturday, December 20 count will be followed by the Compilation Potluck at the Rosewind Common Room at 5:30pm. Even if you don’t participate in the count, you are welcome to join us for tall tales and a preliminary tally of the numbers.

Meet at 9:00 AM at the parking entrance. Discover Pass required for parking.You must contact leader Beverly McNeil to register: bevybirds53@gmail.com. The group size is limited to 5. If the weather is bad, we may cancel. Bring binoculars and water, if desired. Distance is 1.5 miles and time of outing is usually 3 to 4 hours. We normally go around the whole lake on Trail B, Anderson Lake State Park: map. Wear sturdy shoes and layered clothing for changeable weather. Please avoid wearing bright clothing.

We are looking for experienced birders and beginners. If interested, please come to our regular meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 7pm, at Brigid’s Loft at Quincy and Washington. (note that this is a 2nd floor location with no elevator so if access assistance is needed, please speak up.)

Count compiler Steve Hampton will provide some background on the count, the birds we expect, and what we are learning from the data – call it the State of the Birds of Jefferson County! If you can’t make that, but are interested in participating in the count, contact Steve Hampton at stevechampton@gmail.com.

We will be pulling invasives (i.e., Scot’s Broom, holly, ivy, Spurge Laurel) and picking up trash. Meet on the Loop Trail between Chase Bank and the Benedict Street trail. Scotʻs Broom pullers, trash bags, trash extractors and refreshments provided. The nearest parking is the Chase Bank parking lot on the corner of Hwy 20 and Kearney. For more information, please contact ptrose53@gmail.com or 360-387-0307.

Live music, images and poetry invite reflection on our changing climate
Port Townsend Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
6 pm - Pre-concert Lecture
7 - 8:30 pm - Concert
Suggested Donation $10 - $20
Students $5
Get tickets:
https://l2020.org/for-the-birds-climate-concert-and-energy-talks/
Hosted by Olympic Climate Action and Local 20/20

Join fellow birders for a seasonal Fall time walk through Kah Tai Lagoon Park, highlighting returning waterfowl on the water. Focus will be on water birds, but trailside songbirds are always welcomed. Expected species on the water include Canada Geese, Mallards, American Wigeons, Gadwalls, Lesser Scaups, Teals, Northern Shovelers, Northern Pintails, Ring-necked Ducks, Buffleheads, Ruddy Ducks, Hooded Mergansers, as well as American Coots and Pied-billed Grebes.

Meet in the main parking area near the caretaker site and bathroom building. Bring layers for variable Fall time weather and binoculars and/or a scope if you have one. Excessive winds/rains cancel. Please help keep our birding community safe and look to join on a future outing if you have COVID or COVID-like symptoms and/or known exposure or other flu-like illness. Feel free to reach out to trip leader Miranda Maxwell at mlmolympics@hotmail.com with any questions. Looking forward to birding together on a beautiful Fall weekend!

Meet at the parking lot across the street from the pier at Fort Worden at 9 AM. A Discover Pass is required for parking. The walk will last about an hour and we hope to see both shorebirds and forest birds. The walk will be co-led by Hannah Breckel (youth leader) and Juliet Rhodes. Please bring your own binoculars. Kids under 11 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Any questions about the field trip including possible weather cancellation can be emailed to hannah.breckel12@gmail.com.

We will be planting Evergreen Huckleberry and Salal, pulling invasives (i.e., Scot’s Broom, holly, ivy, Spurge Laurel) and picking up trash. Bring a shovel if you would like to help plant, if you have one. meet on the Loop Trail between Chase Bank and the Benedict Street trail. Scotʻs Broom pullers, trash bags, trash extractors and refreshments provided.The nearest parking is the Chase Bank parking lot on the corner of Hwy 20 and Kearney. For more information, please contact ptrose53@gmail.com or 360-387-0307.