Winter Bird Walk - Skagit Wildlife Area

It is that time a year that we get lots of winter birds out in the flats of the Skagit Valley, and thought it was perfect time to head out to the Skagit Wildlife Area for a nice winter walk and look for the winter birds.

Each year, from fall to spring, this area is a bird paradise, with snow geese and trumpeter and tundra swans overwintering in huge numbers. There are several access points in the wildlife refuge. The Headquarters area has a 2-mile trail, and Big Ditch, Wiley Slough and Fir Island are also popular walking access areas.

Winter walks planned to see the gorgeous migrating snow geese, trumpeter and tundra swans are a good way for your kids to get outside. The Skagit Wildlife Area has numerous access points that allow you to walk dikes along the shore of Skagit Bay.

Round-trip = 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain = 0 feet
Difficulty = Easy
Dogs are allowed on a leash
Discover Pass is Required

Directions:
Take Interstate 5 to Exit 221. Go west from the freeway and turn right on to Fir Island Road, following the sign for Conway/La Conner. In 1.8 miles, turn left onto Wylie Road and follow for 1 mile to a T-intersection and a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife sign. Turn left and follow the signs to either of the two parking lots.

Trail Information:
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/big-ditch-skagit-wildlife-refuge#hike-full-description