December 29th, 2019
Local volunteers in national bird count
All across the nation, Audubon Society volunteers strapped on binoculars, spotting scopes and cameras to participate in the annual Christmas Bird Count. Among regional teams working today (Saturday, Dec. 28) was a local trio including (l. to r.) Kirk Patterson, Wendy Patterson and Neil O’Hara. By midday this trio had counted 32 species, including an Anna hummingbird, towhees, eagles and golden eye ducks. Skagit teams deployed to cover a 15-mile radius, with other spotting locations including Sares Head, March’s Point and Rosario Beach.