Date: Saturday, 24 January 2026
Start: Meet at 9 AM for a two-hour bird walk.
Location: Meet at parking lot just north of Swantown Marina boat launch on Marine Drive NE, Olympia.
Look for people with scopes and binoculars.
Parking: Lots of parking.
Description: The walk starts from the parking lot, then out the transient dock/boat launch, then south
along the inlet as the tide ebbs. High tide is at 9:15 AM, very high 16.1′. There should be lots of ducks,
gulls, and cormorants; hopefully some grebes and alcids.
Nearest bathroom is at the Olympia Farmers Market.
What to bring: Binoculars, water, clothing and raingear.
Trip leaders: Kyle Leader, Abby Salmon
