9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Neighborhood Bird Outing: Sammamish River Trail, Redmond

Neighborhood Bird Outings are open to all with no pre-registration required. Group size will vary. Outings occur rain or shine, though will be canceled for dangerous weather conditions. Please leave pets at home. Leaders: Kanupria Sanu (she/her) and Andy Huyng (he/him) Meeting Point: We will meet directly outside the front doors of the Redmond Library (15990 NE 85th St, Redmond), the entrance facing the parking lot. There is a small plaza area there where everyone can gather comfortably before we head across the street to connect to the trail. * Trip Accessibility: 1A. Fully paved, flat, and level trail. Total distance will be roughly 1.5 to 2 miles walking at a very gentle, slow pace focused on mindful observation. * Parking: Plenty of free parking is available in the Redmond Library parking lot, including ADA-accessible spots. * Bathrooms: Restrooms are available inside the library during operating hours. Join us for a Mindful Birding Walk along the Sammamish River Trail! Slow down, engage your senses, and connect with the local autumn environment on this gentle morning walk. Starting from the Redmond Library, we will quickly connect to the Sammamish River Trail, which offers a beautiful, open riparian habitat transitioning into its October foliage. This walk is designed to be a mindful, slow-paced experience where we practice deep listening and observational awareness. The trail is completely paved and flat, making it highly accessible and a wonderful option for birders of all experience levels. Because this habitat blends river ecology with open brush and parkland, we will keep our eyes and ears open for resident and autumn-migrating species. We can expect to see or hear a variety of waterfowl and herons by the water, resident songbirds like song sparrows, black-capped chickadees, and cedar waxwings, as well as raptors hunting overhead as the seasonal shifts settle in. Please bring binoculars if you have them, water, and comfortable walking shoes. No dogs, please, to help us keep a quiet and attentive presence for the birds.