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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
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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
John Bower
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Adena Mooers
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3:33 PM
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>
3:33 PM
Jeff Borsecnik
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Patricia Otto
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1:15 PM
Herons
And gorgeous photos Andrew! Thanks. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 13, 2026, at 10:13 AM, Patricia Otto
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Herons
And gorgeous photos Andrew! Thanks. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 13, 2026, at 10:13 AM, Patricia Otto
1:15 PM
Pam Borso
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William Maier
2
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
Stephen Chase
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
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Joan S
5
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
Peter Cavanagh
Mar 3
Get Outlook for iOS
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Get Outlook for iOS
Mar 3
Stephen Chase
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John Bower
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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
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mblac...@rockisland.com
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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
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Pamela Borso
2
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
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Michael Edson
2
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
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
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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