Introduction to Raptors of Skagit Flats

Join Sue Cottrell for an introduction to the 15 diurnal raptor species seen in NW Washington. Skagit County is one of the best places in the country to see raptors in the winter. Sue will introduce you to the basic field marks and behaviors to look for when trying to identify these birds. Sue has studied birds of prey and guided outdoor trips for more than 30 years, including trapping and banding raptors as a volunteer of the Falcon Research Group, based in Bow, WA. She moved to NW WA from Oregon in 1975 and now resides in the heart of winter raptor territory, the Samish Flats.

She will also share her current research working with Red-tailed Hawks and American Kestrels as part of her non-profit organization, Raptor Studies Northwest. The presentation will be from 10-12, Saturday, January 4, 2025. A 2-hour field trip will be offered after the presentation to the first 12 participants that sign up. Please be prepared to carpool and be willing to wear a face mask.

Host or Publisher Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve