James Island: Nature Wanderings, Birds, and the Intertidal
Tuesday May 7th | 7:45am-3pm (PST)
2024
Small Group Tour | Maximum Participant Size: 8
You consider yourself adventurous and curious - from a complete beginner wanderer to intermediately knowledgeable about the San Juan Islands and local wildlife.
You want to focus on slowing down, tuning into your senses and body; can undertake a mild hike with some moderate elevation; are comfortable ambling around on rocks that may be a little slick; looking to discover someplace that might be new-to-you and/or some wildlife, wild flowers, and birds you may not have seen before.
You’re comfortable wearing a pack and carrying your own gear; you can also abide by “pack it in, pack it out,” protocols.
Hope to learn something new, connect deeper to this beautiful place around us, and take in the whole experience with a tight knit group of people that share the same passion for nature and the Salish Sea!
This excursion is for you if -
Trip Price:
$155/per person (plus tax)
Round Trip Vessel Charter to James Island - departing Skyline Marina in Anacortes, Washington, Island Express Charters will be taxiing us to and from James Island. Fare includes State Park fee.
Guided Nature Wandering, Bird Identification, & Intertidal Exploration - roughly 3-4 hours of exploration time on beautiful James Island. Prepare for some light-to-moderate hiking (some elevation and ambling on rocks) and bring waterproof footwear for tide pooling.
Optics - Binoculars: Nikon PROSTAFF P3 8x42 (4 pair available for use).
Educational Materials: Birds of the Puget Sound Region book as well as checklists provided; abridged intertidal guide.
Water cooler - fresh water to fill up water bottles will accompany us on our excursion.
eBird Checklist(s) - compiled and shared with participants within 24-48 hours of the end of the trip.
Trip Report - within two weeks of the end of the excursion, a detailed trip report with photos will be shared for participants to enjoy. Details will also be found on our blog!
Included in the price:
Provisions - participants will want to bring lunch, a water bottle, and snacks; these items are not available for purchase aboard the vessel and James is uninhabited.
*Sunscreen and waterproof shoes - participants will also want to wear/bring sunscreen and have comfortable shoes for moderate hiking, but also for potentially wading into tide pools and getting wet/sandy.
NOT Included in the price:
Fill out the information block with all the required information.
Trip Policies and Procedures, Trip Contract, and Deposit/Payment Requirements will be emailed back to you within 24-48 hours if the number of spots you request to reserve are available.
James Island is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out State Park; we must take all trash back to Anacortes with us.
There are pit toilets on the island.
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