SPRING SKILLS OF A NATURALIST: BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS
What’s better than an early morning bird walk with our naturalists? Well, a delicious breakfast of course!
April 12, 19, and 26, 2024
What’s better than an early morning bird walk with our naturalists? Well, a delicious breakfast of course!
April 12, 19, and 26, 2024
Ready to become an early bird for a day? Imagine waking up to the sounds of spring and the promise of a delicious breakfast – that’s what “Breakfast with the Birds” is all about! Warming temperatures, lengthening days, and flowering plants signal the return of colorful, musical, migratory birds, such as Rufous Hummingbirds and Orange-crowned Warblers. Having quietly spent the winter in the forests of IslandWood, Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Hermit Thrushes can be heard singing their melodic songs. It’s a birder’s paradise!
But first, we’ll fuel up! We’re talking homemade bagels, spreads, coffee…the whole works! You can enjoy your feast indoors or soak up the sun at a picnic table. We’ll join our expert guide, IslandWood docent and top-notch birder, Mark Salvadalena.
Mark is well-known in this community for his ornithological skills, as well as a gentle and compassionate interpretive style. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’ll pick up awesome tips and explore stunning habitats. Think wetlands, forests, and everything in between! It’s the perfect way to experience the magic of spring and the joy of birding.
Feel free to register for just one lesson or sign up for all three!
Please reach out to Christina Woolf by email with any questions.
Please note that this program is designed for ages 10+. Check out all our upcoming community programs, including kid-friendly events, here!
In addition to teaching at IslandWood, Mark is an active recreation instructor with Bainbridge Island Parks and former NPS ranger. He has led bird walks for the National Park Service, New York City Parks, and Birds Connect Seattle. Coincidentally, Mark’s favorite meal of the day is breakfast.
IslandWood acknowledges that we live and work on the ancestral land of the Coast Salish people, who have been stewards of this region's land and waters since time immemorial, and who continue to protect these lands and waters for future generations, as promised by the Point Elliott Treaty of 1855, the Treaty of Point No Point of 1855, and the Treaty of Medicine Creek of 1854.
While the majority of our work takes place on Suquamish (suq̀ʷabš) and Duwamish (dxʷdɐwʔabʃ) land, we also conduct programs on the land of the Snohomish (sduhúbʃ), Puyallup (spuyaləpabš), Muckleshoot (buklshuhls), Skokomish (sqoqc’bes), and S’Klallam (nəxʷsƛ̕ay̕əm) peoples.
IslandWood is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our tax ID number is 31-1654076.
4450 Blakely Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206.855.4300
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