The Skagit Valley in northwestern Washington is an important site for wintering waterfowl.  And even though they occur in large populations - it can still a while to find!

*Erik mentions the latest eBird update information and had to find the details regarding how species are differentiated here: eBird Support page

Main Story Begins at: 10:00

Show notes

San Diego Bird Fest
Galveston Featherfest
Birdiest Festival in America
Champions of the Flyway
Global Bird Fair 
International Conference for Women Birders
Skagit Valley Birding
Discover Pass Washington
Skagit Bay Important Bird Area

eBird Trip Report:

https://ebird.org/tripreport/100811  

Birds mentioned:

Common Crane
Short-eared Owl
Snow Geese
Trumpeter Swan
Whooper Swan

Intro Bird Call: Black-bellied Whistling Duck (Recorded: Texas, November, 2018)
Outro Bird Call: Common Crane (Recorded: Sweden, September,  2019)

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