Skagit Wildlife Area:
Fir Island Farm/Hayton Reserve
Fir Island Farm/Hayton Reserve
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Skagit Wildlife Area: Fir Island Farm/Hayton Reserve |
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HABITAT: |
Former farm located in 11,000-acre refuge, w/ agricultural and riparian landscapes diked off from driftwood-covered mud flats. |
BIRDING: |
Species in all three seasons include Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier, Northern Pintail, and Green-winged Teal. Trumpeter and Tundra Swans are present October-March, and Snow Geese and American Wigeons October-April. Peregrine Falcons hunt Dunlins and Black-bellied Plovers along the shore, and Barn Owls search fields and marshes for rodents. Great Horned Owls roost in surrounding trees. |
VIEWING: |
Close vehicle doors quietly to avoid disturbing geese and swans. Walk to dike overlook and watch for waterfowl and shorebirds. Avoid treacherous mud flats. |
ACCESS: |
From I-5, take exit 221 (Lake McMurray/Conway), and turn west. Drive 0.1 mile. Turn right (west) onto Fir Island Rd. Drive west 3.2 miles. Turn left (south) at WDFW sign. Drive 0.5 mile to parking area. |