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JEgbert
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Sue Parrott
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8/14/25
observed
Although I am not an expert, I am guessing they might not be migrating quite yet….but soon. My guess
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observed
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
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Johnrstark
2
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
John Bower
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
Steven Harper
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
Marine Park
A few recent images from Marine Park. I hope to add to the "bird on the tracks" series.
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Marine Park
A few recent images from Marine Park. I hope to add to the "bird on the tracks" series.
Feb 16
Douglas Brown
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
Ann Stark
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
Stephen Chase
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
Patricia Otto
Feb 13
Band Tailed Pigeons
Spring return of the Band Tails begins. 5 of them arrived this past week. From my notes about the
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Band Tailed Pigeons
Spring return of the Band Tails begins. 5 of them arrived this past week. From my notes about the
Feb 13
jacob brooks
Feb 10
2025 Edge 850
2025 Edge 850 Used for 10 rides only, like brand new! Great computer but just consolidating my stuff
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2025 Edge 850
2025 Edge 850 Used for 10 rides only, like brand new! Great computer but just consolidating my stuff
Feb 10
Alex Jeffers
Feb 9
Paul Bannick Event, February 17
Whatcom Land Trust is partnering with North Cascades Audubon and North Cascades Institute to host
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Paul Bannick Event, February 17
Whatcom Land Trust is partnering with North Cascades Audubon and North Cascades Institute to host
Feb 9
Claire Beiser
Feb 9
Interesting hawk behavior
I thought I'd share an image of something I witnessed in our small orchard in the fall of 2024,
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Interesting hawk behavior
I thought I'd share an image of something I witnessed in our small orchard in the fall of 2024,
Feb 9
Steven Harper
Feb 7
North Cascades Audubon & National Audubon would love your input
Hello Fellow Birders: I'm reaching out to ask for your input, and to invite everyone involved
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North Cascades Audubon & National Audubon would love your input
Hello Fellow Birders: I'm reaching out to ask for your input, and to invite everyone involved
Feb 7
Eric Ellingson
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kim clarkin
6
Feb 3
Snow Geese, NW Whatcom - video
Mesmerizing is right. I could watch and listen for a much longer time than your all-too-short video.
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Snow Geese, NW Whatcom - video
Mesmerizing is right. I could watch and listen for a much longer time than your all-too-short video.
Feb 3
Steve T
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Justin Bajema
2
Jan 31
Eagle Cam
I feel like I should know this, but when do our local eagles lay their eggs? I saw quite a few
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Eagle Cam
I feel like I should know this, but when do our local eagles lay their eggs? I saw quite a few
Jan 31
HENRY LAGERGREN
Jan 30
Swallows
While riding my bike around the GP Pond yesterday, I was surprised to see about 10 swallows feeding
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Swallows
While riding my bike around the GP Pond yesterday, I was surprised to see about 10 swallows feeding
Jan 30
Andrew Robinson
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Leona Groesbeck
4
Jan 27
Short-eared Owl
So cool! On Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 8:49 AM Lynn Dunlap <lynnm...@gmail.com> wrote: It is indeed
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Short-eared Owl
So cool! On Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 8:49 AM Lynn Dunlap <lynnm...@gmail.com> wrote: It is indeed
Jan 27
Patrice Clark
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Leona Groesbeck
2
Jan 27
Long-tailed duck
So cool! On Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 12:54 PM Leona Groesbeck <flos...@gmail.com> wrote: ❤️ On Sat,
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Long-tailed duck
So cool! On Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 12:54 PM Leona Groesbeck <flos...@gmail.com> wrote: ❤️ On Sat,
Jan 27
Steven Harper
Jan 27
NCAS Program tonight at Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room 6:30pm
North Cascades Audubon January 27, 2026 Membership Meeting Program Whatcom Museum Old City Hall
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NCAS Program tonight at Whatcom Museum Rotunda Room 6:30pm
North Cascades Audubon January 27, 2026 Membership Meeting Program Whatcom Museum Old City Hall
Jan 27
Eric Ellingson
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Bob Thurman
3
Jan 25
Last light
Beautiful pics, fascinating video! Thanks for sharing, Eric. Bob On Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 11:00 PM Eric
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Last light
Beautiful pics, fascinating video! Thanks for sharing, Eric. Bob On Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 11:00 PM Eric
Jan 25
Tina England Colwell
Jan 24
Field trip to Samish Flats w/ NC Audubon 1_21_26m 90-E Grey Ghost photo
Marvelous trip on Wednesday - thanks to Kathy who logged our stops on E-Bird.
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Field trip to Samish Flats w/ NC Audubon 1_21_26m 90-E Grey Ghost photo
Marvelous trip on Wednesday - thanks to Kathy who logged our stops on E-Bird.
Jan 24
Tina England Colwell
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Barry Ulman
2
Jan 24
Samish Flats - hawk of some sort
The bird with its wing spread is a young Bald Eagle. Look at the size of that bill. The bird lower
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Samish Flats - hawk of some sort
The bird with its wing spread is a young Bald Eagle. Look at the size of that bill. The bird lower
Jan 24
Tina England Colwell
Jan 23
Samish Flats today
Northern Pintail, Western Meadowlark,
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Samish Flats today
Northern Pintail, Western Meadowlark,
Jan 23
Tina England Colwell
Jan 23
Bellingham - GP Lagoon
Green Wing Teal, Female Bufflehead, Gadwalls
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Bellingham - GP Lagoon
Green Wing Teal, Female Bufflehead, Gadwalls
Jan 23
jacob brooks
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Andrew Robinson
3
Jan 23
Seahawks vs Los Angeles
Christian, I am pretty sure this is a scam. Selling $200 tickets when the second-hand market has
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Seahawks vs Los Angeles
Christian, I am pretty sure this is a scam. Selling $200 tickets when the second-hand market has
Jan 23
Dorothy Corbett
Jan 22
WWU student wants to volunteer for biird banding, observations
NCAS got a recent request for any contacts in the area for any bird studies that could use a
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WWU student wants to volunteer for biird banding, observations
NCAS got a recent request for any contacts in the area for any bird studies that could use a
Jan 22
Stephen Chase
Jan 19
Nooksack Winter Raptor Survey - January 2026
Hello Whatcom Birds, Today my sons Josiah and Ezra set off with me on our January 2026 raptor survey
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Nooksack Winter Raptor Survey - January 2026
Hello Whatcom Birds, Today my sons Josiah and Ezra set off with me on our January 2026 raptor survey
Jan 19
Barry Ulman
Jan 15
Gray day at Semiahmoo
Despite a forecast of partly sunny weather today, it was dark and gray and misty. At the Semiahmoo
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Gray day at Semiahmoo
Despite a forecast of partly sunny weather today, it was dark and gray and misty. At the Semiahmoo
Jan 15
Christian Martin
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Charles Chaffee
2
Jan 7
GBH photographer?
I am the culprit. Taken at Reifel. Thanks. Charlie Chaffee On Tue, Jan 6, 2026 at 10:12 AM Christian
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GBH photographer?
I am the culprit. Taken at Reifel. Thanks. Charlie Chaffee On Tue, Jan 6, 2026 at 10:12 AM Christian
Jan 7
Charlotte Allen
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Eric Ellingson
7
Jan 5
Yellow-billed loon at Semiahmoo - is it the same bird as last year's Yellow-billed?
I tend to think this is a different bird too. Similar weirdness with the Snowy Owl visits we've
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Yellow-billed loon at Semiahmoo - is it the same bird as last year's Yellow-billed?
I tend to think this is a different bird too. Similar weirdness with the Snowy Owl visits we've
Jan 5
Carol Rice
Jan 4
Fwd: These Urban Birds Evolved Longer Beaks During Covid-19 Lockdowns. Then, They Changed Back
This is an extremely interesting article. Carol Rice Birch Bay Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded
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Fwd: These Urban Birds Evolved Longer Beaks During Covid-19 Lockdowns. Then, They Changed Back
This is an extremely interesting article. Carol Rice Birch Bay Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded
Jan 4
Tim Burnett
12/28/25
RIng-necked ducks at Lake Padden
Hi Whatcom Birders, I ran into a lifer for me yesterday afternoon at Lake Padden of all places.
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RIng-necked ducks at Lake Padden
Hi Whatcom Birders, I ran into a lifer for me yesterday afternoon at Lake Padden of all places.
12/28/25
Pat Buhl
12/27/25
Ducks and Surprises
Nov. 26, amongst the Barrow's Goldeneyes at the Ferry Terminal, were small groups of Surf Scoters
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Ducks and Surprises
Nov. 26, amongst the Barrow's Goldeneyes at the Ferry Terminal, were small groups of Surf Scoters
12/27/25