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OPAS Field Trip: Gardiner Beach and Diamond Point

  • Gardiner Beach Boat Ramp Gardiner WA, 98382 United States (map)

Rhinoceros Auklet - Photo: Mick Thompson/Eastside Audubon

FIELD TRIP FULL!

Title of trip:  Gardiner Beach and Diamond Point
Leader:  John Gatchet
Date and Time:  Sunday, August 6, 2023  (8:00-10:30 a.m.)
Number of Participants: 16 - Register below at the “REGISTER” button.
Cost: Free

Meeting Place:  Gardiner Beach Boat Ramp parking area at 8:00 a.m.  After covering Gardiner Beach and vicinity we will drive to Diamond Point via Gardiner Beach Road and Diamond Point Road. 

Features:  This time of year is productive for post breeding migration.  A variety of species can be present in the diverse habitats we will be covering.

Special Requirements:  We will be walking short distances on pavement, in the grass and on gravel.  Bring clothes that are appropriate for weather conditions.  A spotting scope while not needed would be helpful in observing some species.

Liability Form:  We are asking for field trip participants to sign a liability release form on or before the day of the trip. This signed form will be good for future field trips. You can review, download, and print the form in advance by visiting the Field Trips page on the OPAS website or clicking here. You can also eSign the liability release form by clicking here.

Further information:  Contact John Gatchet at jfgatchet@gmail.com or at (503) 781-5043