Five and a half miles of sand thrown out into the Strait of Juan de Fuca — the longest natural sand spit in the country, and a full day's commitment. Harbor on one side, open strait on the other, birds on both, and a lighthouse at the end to justify the walk back.
Brant and whimbrel stage along the spit.
Auklets and guillemots in the strait.
Jaegers and grebes from the outer spit.
Long-tailed and harlequin ducks in the harbor.
Checking recent checklists…