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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

May 18

Dawn Chorus Update #9: Maple Falls is Alive with Birdsong!

Hi Whatcom Birders, Well, things are getting serious! First light is around 4:45 these days, and that

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Dawn Chorus Update #9: Maple Falls is Alive with Birdsong!

Hi Whatcom Birders, Well, things are getting serious! First light is around 4:45 these days, and that

May 18

May 17

American White Pelicans arising from Chuckanuts Lost Lake

Sue Parrott and I watched this morning around 10 am from a spot in the mountains about 2 miles east

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American White Pelicans arising from Chuckanuts Lost Lake

Sue Parrott and I watched this morning around 10 am from a spot in the mountains about 2 miles east

May 17

May 13

The posting below is on Next Door and I wondered if anyone has any idea what is going on with these

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The posting below is on Next Door and I wondered if anyone has any idea what is going on with these

May 13

May 11

Beginning Birding by Ear

Beginning Birding by Ear at Point Whitehorn Sunday May 17,2026 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Trip Leaders: Pam

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Beginning Birding by Ear

Beginning Birding by Ear at Point Whitehorn Sunday May 17,2026 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Trip Leaders: Pam

May 11

Charles Chaffee

May 11

Red-breasted Sapsucker

Saw this at the So. Whatcom Lake Parkseveral days ago. Very cooperative..

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Red-breasted Sapsucker

Saw this at the So. Whatcom Lake Parkseveral days ago. Very cooperative..

May 11

Charles Chaffee

May 11

Was at So WhatcomLake Park several days ago and saw this Red Breasted Sapsucker. Very cooperative.

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Was at So WhatcomLake Park several days ago and saw this Red Breasted Sapsucker. Very cooperative.

May 11

May 8

Dawn Chorus Update #8: Fun with Spectrograms at Silver Lake (and on the East Coast)

Hi Whatcom Birds, I woke up this morning a little later than I had hoped, and so missed the moment of

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Dawn Chorus Update #8: Fun with Spectrograms at Silver Lake (and on the East Coast)

Hi Whatcom Birds, I woke up this morning a little later than I had hoped, and so missed the moment of

May 8

May 6

Birding by Ear field trip

Beginning Birding by Ear at Point Whitehorn Saturday May , 9, 2026 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Trip Leaders:

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Birding by Ear field trip

Beginning Birding by Ear at Point Whitehorn Saturday May , 9, 2026 Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Trip Leaders:

May 6

May 4

I have seen very few occupied nests at Post Point Heronry , typically 4-9 this year , even before the

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I have seen very few occupied nests at Post Point Heronry , typically 4-9 this year , even before the

May 4

Dorothy Corbett

May 4

fyi nearby birdfests & photo contest

forwarded from NCAS inbox: Dear Audubon Society friends, The 2026 Puget Sound Bird Fest returns to

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fyi nearby birdfests & photo contest

forwarded from NCAS inbox: Dear Audubon Society friends, The 2026 Puget Sound Bird Fest returns to

May 4

HENRY LAGERGREN

May 2

The tropics come to Sudden Valley

Yesterday it was the FOY Western Tanager and now today, right on time, The Black-headed

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The tropics come to Sudden Valley

Yesterday it was the FOY Western Tanager and now today, right on time, The Black-headed

May 2

May 2

Thinking of Phil Calise

The Purple Martins are arriving back at Semiahmoo. I was out at the Spit at sunset and saw several

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Thinking of Phil Calise

The Purple Martins are arriving back at Semiahmoo. I was out at the Spit at sunset and saw several

May 2

HENRY LAGERGREN

May 1

Western Tanager

FOY Western Tanager at my suet feeder just 10 minutes ago! Such a striking bird.

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Western Tanager

FOY Western Tanager at my suet feeder just 10 minutes ago! Such a striking bird.

May 1

Apr 30

I have occasionally been hearing Merlins in my neighborhood. I live in the York District. Barry Ulman

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I have occasionally been hearing Merlins in my neighborhood. I live in the York District. Barry Ulman

Apr 30

HENRY LAGERGREN

Apr 30

Free bird feeder

I have a Brome Squirrel Buster Plus to pass along to a good home. It is Free OBO. E-mail me. Henry

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Free bird feeder

I have a Brome Squirrel Buster Plus to pass along to a good home. It is Free OBO. E-mail me. Henry

Apr 30

Andrew Robinson, … Joe Meche4

Apr 26

After a closer look I see a Violet-green as well. I make special nesting boxes for VGSWs, too! 👍 Sent

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After a closer look I see a Violet-green as well. I make special nesting boxes for VGSWs, too! 👍 Sent

Apr 26

Apr 26

Wildlife-Birding Camera

Hello, I'm not very active on this site but I sure appreciate the wonderful birding reports that

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Wildlife-Birding Camera

Hello, I'm not very active on this site but I sure appreciate the wonderful birding reports that

Apr 26

Apr 24

Dawn Chorus Update #7: Enjoying Spring Migration at Flynn Pond

Hi Whatcom Birds, Early this morning I was back at Flynn Pond, this time to experience migration in

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Dawn Chorus Update #7: Enjoying Spring Migration at Flynn Pond

Hi Whatcom Birds, Early this morning I was back at Flynn Pond, this time to experience migration in

Apr 24

Apr 24

2026 Fox Speedframe RS Paranoid M

2026 Fox Speedframe RS Paranoid M Fox Speedframe RS in midnight colorway. M in size. New. Tried on in

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2026 Fox Speedframe RS Paranoid M

2026 Fox Speedframe RS Paranoid M Fox Speedframe RS in midnight colorway. M in size. New. Tried on in

Apr 24

Joe Meche, Jay4

Apr 23

Glad to help! On Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 2:36 PM Jay <jayb...@gmail.com> wrote: Thanks to Joe

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Glad to help! On Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 2:36 PM Jay <jayb...@gmail.com> wrote: Thanks to Joe

Apr 23

Eric Ellingson, Margarette Grant2

Apr 22

A wet afternoon our on Semiahmoo Spit with a Brown Pelican

WOW! Many thanks On Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:02:18 PM UTC-7 esell...@gmail.com wrote: Hello

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A wet afternoon our on Semiahmoo Spit with a Brown Pelican

WOW! Many thanks On Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:02:18 PM UTC-7 esell...@gmail.com wrote: Hello

Apr 22

Steve T, Eric Ellingson2

Apr 19

Shorebirds and Waterfowl

I love the underwater swimming shots. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing. On Sat, Apr 18, 2026,

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Shorebirds and Waterfowl

I love the underwater swimming shots. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing. On Sat, Apr 18, 2026,

Apr 19

Apr 17

Dawn Chorus Update #6: It's a Wren's World at Tennant Lake, and We're Just Living in It.

Hi Whatcom Birds, My day started early this morning: a 5:16 arrival at the WDFW parking lot on Slater

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Dawn Chorus Update #6: It's a Wren's World at Tennant Lake, and We're Just Living in It.

Hi Whatcom Birds, My day started early this morning: a 5:16 arrival at the WDFW parking lot on Slater

Apr 17

Stephen Chase, Margarette Grant2

Apr 12

Dawn Chorus Update #5: Before and After on Sehome Hill

Thanks for the great report of your observations! The difference between the dawn chorus and the

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Dawn Chorus Update #5: Before and After on Sehome Hill

Thanks for the great report of your observations! The difference between the dawn chorus and the

Apr 12

John Goldsbury, Eric Ellingson2

Apr 12

Question on cormorants

It is my experience that cormorants do not like to be approached. They will go so far as to abandon

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Question on cormorants

It is my experience that cormorants do not like to be approached. They will go so far as to abandon

Apr 12

Apr 12

Seabird Outing April 10th

The combination of flat water and a flexible workload allowed me to take my 20' Hewescraft out

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Seabird Outing April 10th

The combination of flat water and a flexible workload allowed me to take my 20' Hewescraft out

Apr 12

Apr 4

Dawn Chorus Update #4: Let's Talk Science on the Gold Mine Trail

Hi Whatcom Birds, This morning at first light I hiked Sumas Mountain's Gold Mine Trail. This

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Dawn Chorus Update #4: Let's Talk Science on the Gold Mine Trail

Hi Whatcom Birds, This morning at first light I hiked Sumas Mountain's Gold Mine Trail. This

Apr 4

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

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