Mouth of the Elwha River Bird Walk
Organizer: Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society
Organizer Website: https://olympicpeninsulaaudubon.org/
Mouth of the Elwha River Bird Walk
Leader: Kathy McCoy
Date and time: Tuesday, November 14th, 9 a.m.—12 p.m.
Number of participants: 15 — Registration required.
Free
Meeting place: Meet at the mouth of the Elwha Beach trailhead parking area at 9 am.
Directions: Take hwy 101 west from Port Angeles, about 4 miles, then turn right onto hwy 112 west. At 2.2 miles, turn right onto Place Rd. At 1.9 miles turn right onto Elwha Dike Rd. Follow to end and the mouth of the Elwha Beach trailhead parking. Once parked, there is a sign pointing towards the beach area a half-mile north. At first Y in the trail bear left to dikes, ponds, and mouth of river; bear right to the river.
Features: The mouth of the Elwha River is an intriguing place to visit. The way the landscape has changed following the dam removal upstream is a lesson in the power of the natural world. Please join me November 14 to check out a remarkable spot. Bob Boekelheide has challenged us to try to identify 10 gull species there. This is a challenge indeed. I am starting to get a handle on these birds; so let’s try to puzzle them out together. Please dress for the weather; I will be there, rain or shine.
Special Requirements: The trail is very flat and solid for a half mile or so, then devolves to sand. Not rough, but also not easy walking. There is a porta potty at the first Y in the trail.
Contact information: Kathy McCoy (208) 921-1340. Text or call if you have questions!
Iceland Gull (Thayer’s) by Bob Boekelheide