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JEgbert, … Sue Parrott3

8/14/25

Although I am not an expert, I am guessing they might not be migrating quite yet….but soon. My guess

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Although I am not an expert, I am guessing they might not be migrating quite yet….but soon. My guess

8/14/25

Matt from washington state, Johnrstark2

6/28/20

Mallard / Canvasback Hybrid

I'm not questioning what you saw, but I will say that I have seen baby mallards diving for food

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Mallard / Canvasback Hybrid

I'm not questioning what you saw, but I will say that I have seen baby mallards diving for food

6/28/20

4/10/20

FAQ for Whatcombirds

What is Whatcombirds? Whatcombirds is a listserv that provides a place for people with an interest in

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FAQ for Whatcombirds

What is Whatcombirds? Whatcombirds is a listserv that provides a place for people with an interest in

4/10/20

Apr 2

Owl on the ground at Cornwall Park

We visited Cornwall park today and saw the Great Horn owlet in the basket. We did see an owl on the

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Owl on the ground at Cornwall Park

We visited Cornwall park today and saw the Great Horn owlet in the basket. We did see an owl on the

Apr 2

Mary Francell-Sharfstein

Apr 2

Fwd: Watch "You messing with me, you messing with my B-I-R-Ds 🐦 #50cent #birding" on YouTube

Hey look - a funny video just for us! https://youtube.com/shorts/g_Io17_-wEs?si=OFbHScAnYDRGIl-X Mary

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Fwd: Watch "You messing with me, you messing with my B-I-R-Ds 🐦 #50cent #birding" on YouTube

Hey look - a funny video just for us! https://youtube.com/shorts/g_Io17_-wEs?si=OFbHScAnYDRGIl-X Mary

Apr 2

Andrew Robinson

Mar 31

Great Blue Heron at Marine Park

I got these a few days ago. Enjoy.

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Great Blue Heron at Marine Park

I got these a few days ago. Enjoy.

Mar 31

Mar 30

Long-tailed Ducks

This afternoon (3/30/26) far offshore at Larrabee SP there were two large flocks of Long-tailed Ducks

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Long-tailed Ducks

This afternoon (3/30/26) far offshore at Larrabee SP there were two large flocks of Long-tailed Ducks

Mar 30

Mar 30

Nice little raptor migration today...

Saw some nice raptor movement in a 30 minute walk on Alabama Hill. Surface winds are west, which

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Nice little raptor migration today...

Saw some nice raptor movement in a 30 minute walk on Alabama Hill. Surface winds are west, which

Mar 30

Mar 30

Brand new BCS 710 tractor/tiller for sale.....

Brand new BCS 710 tractor/tiller for sale..... with 18" tiller...Kohler CH270 engine, rope start

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Brand new BCS 710 tractor/tiller for sale.....

Brand new BCS 710 tractor/tiller for sale..... with 18" tiller...Kohler CH270 engine, rope start

Mar 30

Mar 30

Big Flock Long-Tailed Ducks

Last evening a flock of over 100 long-tailed ducks flew low overhead at Semiahmoo Spit - flying from

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Big Flock Long-Tailed Ducks

Last evening a flock of over 100 long-tailed ducks flew low overhead at Semiahmoo Spit - flying from

Mar 30

Mar 28

Spring arrivals

Up to at least 100 Band Tailed pigeons now and two female evening grosbeaks this morning Sent from my

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Spring arrivals

Up to at least 100 Band Tailed pigeons now and two female evening grosbeaks this morning Sent from my

Mar 28

Mar 25

Whatcom County WhatsApp chat

Hey everyone! I am happy to announce that we have started an open Whatcom County WhatsApp chat group

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Whatcom County WhatsApp chat

Hey everyone! I am happy to announce that we have started an open Whatcom County WhatsApp chat group

Mar 25

Charles Chaffee, … Michael Edson3

Mar 24

Yep, we saw the first one two days ago. On Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:01:56 PM UTC-7 cbc.c...@gmail.

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Yep, we saw the first one two days ago. On Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:01:56 PM UTC-7 cbc.c...@gmail.

Mar 24

Stephen Chase, … Michael Edson3

Mar 23

Dawn Chorus Update #3: Establishing Territory on Stewart Mountain

Yes, thanks Stephen! On Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:13:44 PM UTC-7 earth...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks

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Dawn Chorus Update #3: Establishing Territory on Stewart Mountain

Yes, thanks Stephen! On Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2:13:44 PM UTC-7 earth...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks

Mar 23

Andrew Robinson, Carol Rice2

Mar 22

What a great shot! Carol Rice Birch Bay Village Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 22, 2026, at 11:36 AM

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What a great shot! Carol Rice Birch Bay Village Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 22, 2026, at 11:36 AM

Mar 22

Mar 21

Nooksack Winter Raptor Survey - March 2026

Hello Whatcom Birds, Joined today by my close friend Jeremy, Josiah and I completed our final winter

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Nooksack Winter Raptor Survey - March 2026

Hello Whatcom Birds, Joined today by my close friend Jeremy, Josiah and I completed our final winter

Mar 21

Mar 21

Question on cormorants

My wife and I walked Semiahmoo Spit today, birdwatching. As usual, the breakwater near the marina was

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Question on cormorants

My wife and I walked Semiahmoo Spit today, birdwatching. As usual, the breakwater near the marina was

Mar 21

Mar 21

A few recent sightings

No specific theme this time—just a few of my favorite sightings from the past week. As I write this,

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A few recent sightings

No specific theme this time—just a few of my favorite sightings from the past week. As I write this,

Mar 21

John Bower, Adena Mooers2

Mar 13

A few neighbohood spring things...

Thank you for your observations. On Mar 13, 2026, at 10:18 AM, John Bower <jbo...@wwu.edu>

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A few neighbohood spring things...

Thank you for your observations. On Mar 13, 2026, at 10:18 AM, John Bower <jbo...@wwu.edu>

Mar 13

Jeff Borsecnik, … Patricia Otto4

Mar 13

And gorgeous photos Andrew! Thanks. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 13, 2026, at 10:13 AM, Patricia Otto

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And gorgeous photos Andrew! Thanks. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 13, 2026, at 10:13 AM, Patricia Otto

Mar 13

Pam Borso, William Maier2

Mar 12

Owl box information.

Hi Pam, barn owls are preferred due to the fact that they are native to the area and could benefit

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Owl box information.

Hi Pam, barn owls are preferred due to the fact that they are native to the area and could benefit

Mar 12

Mar 5

Dawn Chorus Update #2: Waking Up from Winter at Point Whitehorn

Hi Whatcom Birds, Point Whitehorn is a favorite early morning birding location. In May, June, and

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Dawn Chorus Update #2: Waking Up from Winter at Point Whitehorn

Hi Whatcom Birds, Point Whitehorn is a favorite early morning birding location. In May, June, and

Mar 5

Andrew Robinson, … Joan S5

Mar 3

Friday in Skagit Part 1

I was thinking the same thing, Nancy. Rodenticides kill a lot more animals than just rats and mice.

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Friday in Skagit Part 1

I was thinking the same thing, Nancy. Rodenticides kill a lot more animals than just rats and mice.

Mar 3

Mar 3

Get Outlook for iOS

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Get Outlook for iOS

Mar 3

Stephen Chase, John Bower2

Mar 2

Dawn Chorus Update #1: Early Signs at Flynn Road Retention Pond

Fabulous! Not too early in the season for a dawn chorus at all - in my Alabama Hill neighborhood this

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Dawn Chorus Update #1: Early Signs at Flynn Road Retention Pond

Fabulous! Not too early in the season for a dawn chorus at all - in my Alabama Hill neighborhood this

Mar 2

Andrew Robinson, mblac...@rockisland.com2

Mar 1

Friday in Skagit Part 2

I agree totally with Pam—these are great! Thanks, as always, for sharing. Mary From: Andrew Robinson

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Friday in Skagit Part 2

I agree totally with Pam—these are great! Thanks, as always, for sharing. Mary From: Andrew Robinson

Mar 1

Andrew Robinson, Pamela Borso2

Mar 1

May / June Question

Yes NCAS usually does a campout at Pearrygin Lake the weekend after Memorial Day. We have not decided

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May / June Question

Yes NCAS usually does a campout at Pearrygin Lake the weekend after Memorial Day. We have not decided

Mar 1

Alex Jeffers, Michael Edson2

Feb 26

For the Birds - Jazz, Birds, Climate Change

Thanks Alex. On Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:33:54 AM UTC-8 Alex Jeffers wrote: Hey all, Seattle

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For the Birds - Jazz, Birds, Climate Change

Thanks Alex. On Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:33:54 AM UTC-8 Alex Jeffers wrote: Hey all, Seattle

Feb 26

Feb 16

Photographer Paul Bannick Presentation tomorrow night at Whatcom Museum Old City Hall

Hi Friends, Photographer Paul Bannick is presenting tomorrow night, Tuesday at 6:30 pm at Old City

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Photographer Paul Bannick Presentation tomorrow night at Whatcom Museum Old City Hall

Hi Friends, Photographer Paul Bannick is presenting tomorrow night, Tuesday at 6:30 pm at Old City

Feb 16

Andrew Robinson

Feb 16

A few recent images from Marine Park. I hope to add to the "bird on the tracks" series.

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A few recent images from Marine Park. I hope to add to the "bird on the tracks" series.

Feb 16

Feb 16

New Heron Rookery

Chirp, Most folks are familiar with the Great Blue Heron rookery in Fairhaven. Now there is a second

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New Heron Rookery

Chirp, Most folks are familiar with the Great Blue Heron rookery in Fairhaven. Now there is a second

Feb 16

Feb 15

Bird with blue tag

Hello I'm new to the list. Spotted this bird in the Bellis Fair mall parking lot with a blue tag

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Bird with blue tag

Hello I'm new to the list. Spotted this bird in the Bellis Fair mall parking lot with a blue tag

Feb 15

Feb 15

Nooksack Winter Raptor Survey - February 2026

Hello Whatcom Birds, Today, my sons Josiah and Ezra joined me on our monthly excursion to traverse

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Nooksack Winter Raptor Survey - February 2026

Hello Whatcom Birds, Today, my sons Josiah and Ezra joined me on our monthly excursion to traverse

Feb 15

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