Join us for a Birding Field trip to Point No Point

Saturday, November 30, 2024, 6:15 AM to be on 7:10 AM ferry from Edmonds to Kingston –

Limit 10

Meet at north end of the Kingsgate Park & Ride, Kirkland or in Hansville, WA at the lighthouse.

Leader: Andy McCormick

Hansville, Point No Point, and Foulweather Bluff are excellent spots for seeing seabirds including Marbled Murrelet, Rhinoceros Auklet and other alcids, Bonaparte’s Gull, and Long-tailed Duck is possible, Loons, grebes, and possibly Black Brant should be around. We will also bird the marsh. We will walk the wooded trail at Foulweather Bluff and visit two other parks in Hansville. Bring lunch, snacks and fluids, plus money for the ferry and a possible stop for coffee. Dress in layers to stay warm and dry. Scopes will be helpful. We will walk from the cars up to a mile on two different forest trails, but some may want to continue sea watch instead. Restrooms available on the ferry, at the lighthouse, and in Hansville. Back by early evening depending on ferry service. Discover Pass needed by drivers. Carpool cost: $10.00 per non-driver, plus cost of ferry, shared equally by riders. Call leader: Andy McCormick, 425-518-0892 with questions.  

Those who wish to meet in Hansville should take the 7:10 a.m. ferry from Edmonds, then WA-104 from the Kingston ferry terminal for two miles, turn right on Hansville Road NE for eight miles. In Hansville turn right on NE Point No Point Road for one mile and park in the lighthouse parking lot.

DETAILS

Distance/Pace
Driving/Carpool; leisure pace at stops; up to a mile of walking

Trip Leaders
Andy McCormick

Skill Level
All levels are welcomed.

Accessibility
Varied terrain - wooded trails, beach trails

Parking Pass
Discover Pass (drivers)

Registration/Fee
Registration is not required. If carpooling, $10.00 for non-drivers, plus cost of ferry (split between passengers and driver).

LOCATION

Park & Ride Location
Kingsgate Park & Ride
13001 116th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034

GPS
47.72114, -122.18870