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| Bird watching is an activity that can be pursued year round, seeing something different in every season. In the fall and early winter months, the Canadian snow geese can be seen migrating south for the winter. There are over 60 pair of eagles nesting on Whidbey Island. During the haying season, in the summer, eagles can be seen circling the fields looking for their next catch. Herons are plentiful on the shoreline of this islands. Their long legs and beaks make an unforgettable silhouette impression. Wildlife habitats include old growth and mature second growth Douglas fir forests, old orchards and open fields, fresh and salt-water wetlands, and many, many miles of scenic coastline. Come for a visit and see for yourself. Whidbey Island Audubon Society Email: audubon@whidbey.com P. O. Box 296 Langley, WA 98260 Phone: (360) 341-6387 Click on the link below for the Birds of Whidbey Island. This is a field check list for Whidbey Island bird species. Enjoy the varied habitats on our beautiful island! http://www.whidbeyaudubon.org/whid-birdlist.htm Click on the link below for Whidbey Audubon Society's Guide to 15 special spots close to nature on an enchanted island in Puget Sound | |
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| In addition to the many species of waterfowl found on Camano Island's miles of shoreline, raptors are often seen near the Mark Clark Bridge, as are Snow Geese, Ducks and Swans. The Northwest's largest Heron rookery is located on Camano Island. The 12 parks on Camano Island offer many locations from which to watch a very wide variety of birds, local and migrating. Camano's Iverson Waterfront Preserve is particularly popular. Click on the link below for the Washington State Checklist | |
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| What's New? Whale season is late February through late May, when the large gray whales come into Saratoga Passage, Langley beach, and Useless Bay, to fish for "ghost shrimp". During March through April. Mystic Sea Charters offers whale watching excursions from Coupeville marina daily. They come into shallow waters to feed and can easily be seen from shore by lucky whale watchers. To learn where to look for Orcas and gray whales around the islands, or to report sightings of whales while you are here, call Orca Network at (866) ORCA-NET. | |
