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JEgbert
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Sue Parrott
3
Aug 14
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
Aug 14
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
Mary Francell-Sharfstein
Sep 30
Flock of ring-billed gulls
Hanging around Taylor Dock. Mary Francell-Sharfstein (she/her/hers) mary...@gmail.com 360-305-1673
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Flock of ring-billed gulls
Hanging around Taylor Dock. Mary Francell-Sharfstein (she/her/hers) mary...@gmail.com 360-305-1673
Sep 30
John Bower
Sep 28
Small kettle of migrating raptors...
A small kettle of migrating raptors at the top of Alabama Hill just now. 2 turkey vultures, 2 red-
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Small kettle of migrating raptors...
A small kettle of migrating raptors at the top of Alabama Hill just now. 2 turkey vultures, 2 red-
Sep 28
Steven Harper
2
Sep 20
NCAS Presentation this Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Whatcom Museum
Oops, the presentation. is the 23rd. Steven On Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 4:25:52 PM UTC-7
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NCAS Presentation this Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Whatcom Museum
Oops, the presentation. is the 23rd. Steven On Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 4:25:52 PM UTC-7
Sep 20
Barry Ulman
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Douglas Brown
2
Sep 16
Purple Martins
Chirp, Winter Raptor Survey available: Marion Hill and I are giving up our route that is part of Jeff
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Purple Martins
Chirp, Winter Raptor Survey available: Marion Hill and I are giving up our route that is part of Jeff
Sep 16
Jeanie Hardman
Sep 16
Re: Digest for whatcom-birds@northcascadesaudubon.org - 2 updates in 1 topic
Wonderful action shots! Thank you Andrew, for sharing. And thank you for sharing where you saw them.
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Re: Digest for whatcom-birds@northcascadesaudubon.org - 2 updates in 1 topic
Wonderful action shots! Thank you Andrew, for sharing. And thank you for sharing where you saw them.
Sep 16
Andrew Robinson
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Jay
7
Sep 15
Osprey at Padden
There were two circling over Lake Padden on Sunday but I did not see one hit the water. One did fly
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Osprey at Padden
There were two circling over Lake Padden on Sunday but I did not see one hit the water. One did fly
Sep 15
Andrea Warner
Sep 12
Two Whatcom County Routes available for East Cascades Audubon Society Winter Raptor Surveys
Winter activity available: Dave Schmalz and I are giving up our Lynden routes that are part of Jeff
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Two Whatcom County Routes available for East Cascades Audubon Society Winter Raptor Surveys
Winter activity available: Dave Schmalz and I are giving up our Lynden routes that are part of Jeff
Sep 12
Pamela Borso
Sep 1
Forgot the photo
Pam
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Forgot the photo
Pam
Sep 1
Carol Rice
Sep 1
Fwd: A Young Cooper's Hawk Learned to Use a Crosswalk Signal to Launch Surprise Attacks on Other Birds
Interesting! Carol Rice Birch Bay Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Carol Rice <
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Fwd: A Young Cooper's Hawk Learned to Use a Crosswalk Signal to Launch Surprise Attacks on Other Birds
Interesting! Carol Rice Birch Bay Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Carol Rice <
Sep 1
Pamela Borso
Sep 1
Bird Id.
I got this photo from Phil North with this description of where it was. Hi. This is Phil North. Do
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Bird Id.
I got this photo from Phil North with this description of where it was. Hi. This is Phil North. Do
Sep 1
Barry Ulman
Aug 20
Long-billed Curlew
After many failed attempts, I finally got some real good looks and photos of the Long-billed Curlew
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Long-billed Curlew
After many failed attempts, I finally got some real good looks and photos of the Long-billed Curlew
Aug 20
Andrea Warner
Aug 18
Cornwall Osprey
The Osprey fledglings are still hanging around and occasionally using their nest (foot of Cornwall)as
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Cornwall Osprey
The Osprey fledglings are still hanging around and occasionally using their nest (foot of Cornwall)as
Aug 18
Martha Dyck
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Douglas Brown
3
Aug 14
Osprey nest
Chirp, A chick was seen exercising on 7-24 on the Squalicum Creek Park. Probably already fledged or
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Osprey nest
Chirp, A chick was seen exercising on 7-24 on the Squalicum Creek Park. Probably already fledged or
Aug 14
nick page
Aug 14
Recent sightings
Hi all Just finishing a lovely two week trip back to Bellingham. Lovely to see and hear so many birds
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Recent sightings
Hi all Just finishing a lovely two week trip back to Bellingham. Lovely to see and hear so many birds
Aug 14
Jeanie Hardman
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John Bower
3
Aug 13
Osprey fledgling Squalicum Creek Park
So many ospreys, so little time! I have been seeing and hearing them all over town. Does anybody know
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Osprey fledgling Squalicum Creek Park
So many ospreys, so little time! I have been seeing and hearing them all over town. Does anybody know
Aug 13
Jeanie Hardman
Aug 12
Osprey fledgling part 2
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Osprey fledgling part 2
Aug 12
richard
Aug 10
Re: Abridged summary of whatcom-birds@northcascadesaudubon.org - 4 updates in 2 topics
Great photographs On Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 08:57:45 AM PDT, <whatcom-birds@
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Re: Abridged summary of whatcom-birds@northcascadesaudubon.org - 4 updates in 2 topics
Great photographs On Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 08:57:45 AM PDT, <whatcom-birds@
Aug 10
John Bower
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Steve T
2
Aug 10
First night migrants
Corroborated by radar! https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2025/08/birds-know-that-summer-is-ending-soon.
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First night migrants
Corroborated by radar! https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2025/08/birds-know-that-summer-is-ending-soon.
Aug 10
Stephen Chase
Aug 10
Docenting and Birding on Patos Island
Hi Whatcom Birds, This week my wife Jes and I volunteered as docents for Keepers of the Patos Light,
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Docenting and Birding on Patos Island
Hi Whatcom Birds, This week my wife Jes and I volunteered as docents for Keepers of the Patos Light,
Aug 10
Andrew Robinson
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David Helm
4
Aug 9
Puffins
Beautiful shots Sent from my iPhone On Aug 9, 2025, at 5:20 AM, aziomko...@gmail.com wrote:
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Puffins
Beautiful shots Sent from my iPhone On Aug 9, 2025, at 5:20 AM, aziomko...@gmail.com wrote:
Aug 9
Ellis Baker
Aug 8
help with bird bath/fountain
Hi. I've been referred to whatcombirds after several emails to various organizations seeking
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help with bird bath/fountain
Hi. I've been referred to whatcombirds after several emails to various organizations seeking
Aug 8
Margarette Grant
Jul 21
Re: Abridged summary of whatcom-birds@northcascadesaudubon.org - 4 updates in 1 topic
Are a few of them Rufus hummingbirds? Margarette Grant The Cockeyed Naturalist in Blaine On Mon, Jul
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Re: Abridged summary of whatcom-birds@northcascadesaudubon.org - 4 updates in 1 topic
Are a few of them Rufus hummingbirds? Margarette Grant The Cockeyed Naturalist in Blaine On Mon, Jul
Jul 21
Andrew Robinson
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Adena Mooers
4
Jul 20
Hummingbirds
The one with the fire weed is pretty special and all of them are very good. Thank you! On Jul 20,
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Hummingbirds
The one with the fire weed is pretty special and all of them are very good. Thank you! On Jul 20,
Jul 20
Steven Harper
Jul 18
Wilson’s Warbler taking bath in grass
Two days in a row I have watched a male Wilson's Warbler taking a bath in the wet grass near our
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Wilson’s Warbler taking bath in grass
Two days in a row I have watched a male Wilson's Warbler taking a bath in the wet grass near our
Jul 18
Eric Ellingson
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Allen Leaf
4
Jul 15
Pied-billed Grebe grebettes
Hi Eric and Whatcom Birders, Thank you Eric for letting us know about the Pied-billed Grebe breeding
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Pied-billed Grebe grebettes
Hi Eric and Whatcom Birders, Thank you Eric for letting us know about the Pied-billed Grebe breeding
Jul 15
Justin Bajema
Jul 11
Marbled Murrelet Endangered Species Status in WA Up For Review
The WDFW is seeking public input on their status review for the Marbled Murrelet and whether it
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Marbled Murrelet Endangered Species Status in WA Up For Review
The WDFW is seeking public input on their status review for the Marbled Murrelet and whether it
Jul 11
Eric Ellingson
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Andrew Robinson
3
Jul 9
Drayton Harbor birding with Orcas
Yes, Great stuff Eric! Thanks for sharing. I am fairly new to birding and looking for opportunities
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Drayton Harbor birding with Orcas
Yes, Great stuff Eric! Thanks for sharing. I am fairly new to birding and looking for opportunities
Jul 9
Jeff Borsecnik
Jun 26
Scrub jays
I don't know how uncommon this is, but I saw a pair of scrub jays just north of Burlington a
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Scrub jays
I don't know how uncommon this is, but I saw a pair of scrub jays just north of Burlington a
Jun 26
Alex Jeffers
Jun 26
Evening with Kaua’i Albatross Network Founder - August 14
Hi All, Whatcom Land Trust and the Community Boating Center are hosting Hob Osterlund, the founder of
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Evening with Kaua’i Albatross Network Founder - August 14
Hi All, Whatcom Land Trust and the Community Boating Center are hosting Hob Osterlund, the founder of
Jun 26
Andrea Warner
Jun 25
Osprey Pair and nest at end of Cornwall St
The Osprey pair have at least one chick that I could see. Will have to wait until they grow a little
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Osprey Pair and nest at end of Cornwall St
The Osprey pair have at least one chick that I could see. Will have to wait until they grow a little
Jun 25