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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

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, Charles Chaffee2

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, … Eric Ellingson7

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

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

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

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

Pam Borso, Philip Hotlen2

12/21/25

Tiny but tough: Hummingbirds of the Arizona desert — The Wild with Chris Morgan — Overcast

On Sun, Dec 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM Pam Borso <pbo...@northcascadesaudubon.org> wrote: Does anyone

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Tiny but tough: Hummingbirds of the Arizona desert — The Wild with Chris Morgan — Overcast

On Sun, Dec 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM Pam Borso <pbo...@northcascadesaudubon.org> wrote: Does anyone

12/21/25

12/20/25

Nooksack Winter Raptor Survey - December 2025

Hello Whatcom Birds, Today my son Ezra enjoyed his inaugural winter raptor survey, as he joined

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Nooksack Winter Raptor Survey - December 2025

Hello Whatcom Birds, Today my son Ezra enjoyed his inaugural winter raptor survey, as he joined

12/20/25

Dorothy Corbett2

12/19/25

Questions about flooding effect on birds

Should have added Julia's email: jhaw...@bellinghamherald.com> On Friday, December 19, 2025

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Questions about flooding effect on birds

Should have added Julia's email: jhaw...@bellinghamherald.com> On Friday, December 19, 2025

12/19/25

12/17/25

Mid-afternoon at Semiahmoo there were several large and active flocks of Bonaparte's Gulls,

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Mid-afternoon at Semiahmoo there were several large and active flocks of Bonaparte's Gulls,

12/17/25

James Duemmel, Andrea Warner2

12/17/25

Bellingham CBC fifty years ago

Thanks for posting Jim. I always enjoy looking backwards at what birds use to be here and how some

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Bellingham CBC fifty years ago

Thanks for posting Jim. I always enjoy looking backwards at what birds use to be here and how some

12/17/25

12/14/25

Golden eyes at ferry terminal

> > Quite a gathering yesterday afternoon. They look like they are feeding on something on or

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Golden eyes at ferry terminal

> > Quite a gathering yesterday afternoon. They look like they are feeding on something on or

12/14/25

12/12/25

Winter Hawk Watching is ramping up

For all the Whatcom raptor enthusiasts, now's the time to brush up on your raptor identification

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Winter Hawk Watching is ramping up

For all the Whatcom raptor enthusiasts, now's the time to brush up on your raptor identification

12/12/25

Steve T, Stephen Chase2

12/7/25

Cormorants and Snowy Owls

Incredible! While it's hard to judge from the video as they're pretty distant, the vast

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Cormorants and Snowy Owls

Incredible! While it's hard to judge from the video as they're pretty distant, the vast

12/7/25

Dorothy Corbett, William Maier2

12/4/25

Barred-Owl Nest Box query

Could we applaud the spirit of this question and perhaps provide a gentle recommendation/redirection.

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Barred-Owl Nest Box query

Could we applaud the spirit of this question and perhaps provide a gentle recommendation/redirection.

12/4/25

Charles Chaffee, … Andrew Robinson4

12/3/25

Well Done! On Wed, Dec 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM Linda Talman <linda....@gmail.com> wrote: very

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Well Done! On Wed, Dec 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM Linda Talman <linda....@gmail.com> wrote: very

12/3/25

Eric Ellingson, … Adena Mooers3

12/2/25

Action Shots: Common Mergansers eating Kokanee

Oh my, I would be stuffed if I ate that whole fish. I cannot imagine how those Ducks damage to get

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Action Shots: Common Mergansers eating Kokanee

Oh my, I would be stuffed if I ate that whole fish. I cannot imagine how those Ducks damage to get

12/2/25

Barry Ulman, … Mary Ann Percy5

12/1/25

On Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:29:23 AM UTC-8 knels...@gmail.com wrote: Berry, score. Lovely

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On Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:29:23 AM UTC-8 knels...@gmail.com wrote: Berry, score. Lovely

12/1/25

Andrea Warner, Grant Myers2

12/1/25

I'm adding a picture taken at Semiahmoo yesterday on a log coming off the abandoned dock, there

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I'm adding a picture taken at Semiahmoo yesterday on a log coming off the abandoned dock, there

12/1/25

11/30/25

Fwd: Humming bird standoff or friendship?

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Penny Bamford <penny.b...@gmail.com> Hummers

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Fwd: Humming bird standoff or friendship?

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Penny Bamford <penny.b...@gmail.com> Hummers

11/30/25

Charlotte Allen2

11/16/25

Thanks for all the replies to my question about where to take the injured owl. The owl is now at the

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Thanks for all the replies to my question about where to take the injured owl. The owl is now at the

11/16/25

11/12/25

Re: Abridged summary of whatcom-birds@northcascadesaudubon.org - 1 update in 1 topic

Thank you for sharing such beauty! On Wed, Nov 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM <whatcom-birds@

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Re: Abridged summary of whatcom-birds@northcascadesaudubon.org - 1 update in 1 topic

Thank you for sharing such beauty! On Wed, Nov 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM <whatcom-birds@

11/12/25

11/8/25

Nooksack Winter Raptor Survey - November 2025

Hello Whatcom Birds, Today my son Josiah and I began our fifth season of formally counting raptors by

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Nooksack Winter Raptor Survey - November 2025

Hello Whatcom Birds, Today my son Josiah and I began our fifth season of formally counting raptors by

11/8/25

D Morse, … Eric Ellingson5

11/2/25

LARGE flock of seagulls

These large flocks of gulls and other birds are gathered at what can be referred to as "bait

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LARGE flock of seagulls

These large flocks of gulls and other birds are gathered at what can be referred to as "bait

11/2/25

Eric Ellingson, … Michael Edson4

10/28/25

Northern Flicker Battle Dance: Territorial Conflict?

Thanks Eric. A friend was watching this sort of thing from her kitchen window just the other day. On

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Northern Flicker Battle Dance: Territorial Conflict?

Thanks Eric. A friend was watching this sort of thing from her kitchen window just the other day. On

10/28/25

10/26/25

Winter raptor survey route available

Under the leadership of Jeff Fleischer the Winter Raptor Surveys begin the 22 year with 633 active

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Winter raptor survey route available

Under the leadership of Jeff Fleischer the Winter Raptor Surveys begin the 22 year with 633 active

10/26/25

Dorothy Corbett

10/26/25

A person recently wrote in to NCAS wanting a bird ID. Bird was seen early October near Sahale Glacier

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A person recently wrote in to NCAS wanting a bird ID. Bird was seen early October near Sahale Glacier

10/26/25

Andrew Robinson, Barry Ulman3

10/26/25

Dark-eyed Junco

Thanks. On Oct 25, 2025, at 11:38 PM, Barry Ulman <barryu...@gmail.com> wrote: I think

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Dark-eyed Junco

Thanks. On Oct 25, 2025, at 11:38 PM, Barry Ulman <barryu...@gmail.com> wrote: I think

10/26/25

10/12/25

Upcoming Birding Events at Village Books

1) Sunday, October 26, 4pm at Village Books in Fairhaven Peter Cavanaugh will be at Village Books

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Upcoming Birding Events at Village Books

1) Sunday, October 26, 4pm at Village Books in Fairhaven Peter Cavanaugh will be at Village Books

10/12/25

10/12/25

Unusual sighting

At about 12:30 today as I was looking out of the second story of my house, I was startled to see a

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Unusual sighting

At about 12:30 today as I was looking out of the second story of my house, I was startled to see a

10/12/25

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