Owl Prowl Nocturne Field Trip

Wings Over Water Northwest is an all volunteer, non profit, tax-exempt organization. Our mission is to promote conservation, education and stewardship of the birds and their habitat in the Pacific Northwest as well as encourage ecotourism to support the economy. Wings Over Water, Northwest Birding Festival is one of the ways we provide education, while also providing the opportunity to bring significant economic benefits to this rich and pristine area.  Donations to help support our missions and Festival are most welcome!

Wings Over Water Birding Festival

An evening stroll in Birch Bay State Park to listen for and view owls in their element.

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2

Wings Over Water  Birding Festival 2025

Joins us for our 22nd annual  Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival 2025, in beautiful Blaine, WA.  Registration now open!

Join us for an evening walk in Birch Bay State Park where we will be walking along a paved road in an unlit wooded section of the park listening and trying a variety of species calls, to perhaps, "lure" a response from resident and transiting owls, such as Western Screech, Saw-whet, Barred, N. Pygmy or even Great-horned Owls. This will be a great opportunity to witness these nighttime "specialists"!Cost: $10, registration required.Notes:*Bring your curiosity, patience, "owl ears and eyes”, a headlamp or flashlight and dress for the weather. Hot chocolate will be provided! AND, you too, might learn to "Give a Hoot”!Special Instructions:We'll be meeting at the gym in the parking lot to shuttle over to our destination via Birch Bay Parks and Rec passenger bus . Please arrive 10-15 minutes early, the bus will leave promplty at 7:30pm. We will be entering the park after hours by special permission from park staff. Note the gates into our destination of Birch Bay State Park will be closed to individulal/personal vehicles.

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