2012 Port Susan

Snow Goose & Birding Festival

February
25 & 26

 
 

Stanwood and Camano Island’s mild weather and central location within Washington’s beautiful Puget Sound makes it an attractive year-round destination for people and wildlife. Permanent residents include the Great Blue Heron, Eagles, Hawks, and shorebirds. The area is home for several species of duck which often all can be seen from a single vantage point. In the early winter months, Snow Geese stop over as they migrate south for the winter. Bald Eagles have a strong presence on Camano Island as well. Open fields, wetlands and miles of scenic coastline encourage a diverse bird and wildlife population, no matter what time of year you visit! The many parks on Camano Island offer many locations from which to watch a very wide variety of birds, both local and migrating.


State Parks


Camano Island State Park

A 134-acre camping park with 6,700 feet of rocky shoreline and beach. The park provides sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and offers opportunities for shellfish harvesting.  Visit their web site | Map



 

Birding & Related Web Sites

During the peak of bird migration, there's nothing more exciting than attending a birding festival. The birds are spectacular and the people are great. If you haven't tried a festival yet, this is a must-do for next season!


If you visit sites not list, please let us know.

Special Activities/Places

  1. Festival Headquarters

  2. Port Susan Bay Preserve

  3. The Great Northwest Glass Quest

  4. Farmers & Snow Geese

  5. Four Springs Lake Preserve

  6. Pancake Feed

Art Shows

  1. Art at Four Springs Lake Preserve

  2. Snow Goose Festival Art


Birding

  1. About Snow Geese

  2. Local Birding Spots

  3. What to bring

  4. Local Birds

  5. Local Parks

  6. Birding Festivals

  7. Birding Sites

  8. Lodging

  9. Festival Weather 

  10. My Bird List

Before you head out check to
see if you will need a valid Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass


Support Our Sponsors


The 2012 Port Susan Snow Goose & Birding Festival Poster will be  available at the Registration Booth