Birds have long been a symbol of freedom, hope, and transition across countless cultures. Harriet Tubman even used bird calls to communicate on the underground railroad! Here in Bellingham, winter is the best time to appreciate many species who are only here during the coldest months. Winter ducks such as bufflehead, canvasbacks, and golden eye use Washington as a refuge from their breeding grounds in the Arctic Circle, which are currently frozen over. We will meander around a local lake to spy on some feathered friends, learn about what makes them unique, and reflect on the cross-cultural symbolism that birds so often hold. 

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