from $2,150* per person	7 Days	February
Comfort accommodations		Exertion level: 3
Operator: Naturalist Journeys		12 people max

Few realize that a birding spectacle occurs each winter in Washington State. Scores of wintering waterfowl, seabirds, raptors, owls, geese, and swans congregate here to escape harsh winter environs to the north and east. On this tour, which occurs over the extended Presidents Day week, we plan explore the scenic Puget Sound country, including Olympic Peninsula, Whidbey Island, Skagit and Fraser River valleys where majestic seabirds, swans and waterfowl abound. We explore by foot, ferry and van. You can count on this being a real vacation, as we stay three-nights each, in charming inns in two artsy, historically-preserved towns of Washington: Port Townsend and LaConner. The region Sunset - Swanis known for innovative cuisine, and being close to fresh seafood is a delight for many. Our final day, you can work on your “Canada list” as we cross into some spectacular wetland areas of neighboring British Columbia.

Our trip starts and ends in Seattle, a culturally-rich, scenic city with good winter birding of its own. Our guide is local expert, Woody Wheeler, who leads this new and exciting winter journey through the rich mosaic of Puget Sound landscapes, populated by hundreds of thousands of birds.