Birders—Photo: Skip Perkins

Field Trip Program Update – June 2026

by Marie Grad 

The only field trip scheduled for June is the Birding by Ear trip led by Dave Swinford and Greg Irving. This trip is currently full.

On Thursday, July 16, Ken Wiersema and Dow Lambert will offer their annual class and field trip highlighting Purple Martins. This is a two-part program beginning with a lecture presentation in the Rainshadow Hall at the Dungeness River Nature Center beginning at 9:45. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 for the class portion. Then at 11:30 there will be a field trip to the Tide Flats adjacent to 3 Crabs Road. Participation in the field trip is limited to 12 with registration through the Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society website.

This is my last article as Field Trip Chair. I have decided to resign my position on the OPAS board. I have been on the OPAS board for over a decade and have decided to take some time off to recharge, refocus and try new opportunities.

Details and sign-up information for field trips can be found on the OPAS website Events Calendar .

When you register for a field trip on our website now, you will be notified of our liability disclaimer.

Wednesday Bird Walk

Date and Time: Every Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Outside the Dungeness River Nature Center
Features: Easy guided bird walk through Railroad Bridge Park to see birds of the Dungeness River riparian area and adjacent fields and open areas.
Bring: Binoculars, scope, and appropriate clothing for the weather.
Cost: Free