Birds and Beauty: Elwha to Salt Creek
(All day trips)
Trip 1: Friday, April 12, 2024 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Trip 2: Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Meets at Ediz Hook
Price: $95.00
Note: Driving time from River Center is 30 minutes.
These trips will take participants to explore some of the magnificent hidden gem locations along the coast of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. We will start on Ediz Hook, a 3-mile sand spit extending from the shore of Port Angeles, for a look into the harbor that provides shelter for many different species of sea and shorebirds. We will then head to the Elwha River mouth, where phenomenal changes have occurred since the removal of two dams up stream, providing more habitat for gulls and waterfowl. Our next stop is the tranquil Fresh Water Bay, then we will end our trip at the beautiful and scenic Salt Creek Recreation Area. These locations not only provide exceptional bird habitat, but highlight the stunning charm of the North Olympic Peninsula. Some of these locations will include a bit of walking. Dress in layers, be prepared for possible rain, bring lunch, snacks, and extra water for this all-day adventure.