Winter waterfowl viewing is excellent in Whatcom County. Head to Bellingham and take I-5 Exit 266, Grandview Road. Drive west eight miles and follow signs to the park.
Likely saltwater species include common loon, western grebe, surf, white-winged, and black scoters, harlequin duck, northern pintail, american wigeon, and brants. Ring-billed, bonaparte’s and glaucous-winged gulls are also possible, as are wood ducks and bald eagles. Spring and fall shorebirds include greater and lesser yellowlegs, black turnstones and marbled godwits.
