[Tweeters] Tides at Channel Drive ...

[Jim Betz via Tweeters]

Dan Reiff,

   I live in Skagit County and go to Channel Drive frequently.  My 
experience is
that unless the tide is at or below +2 there are zero shore birds at Channel
Drive.  Since I go to Ship just about as often and there are actual reports
(and predictions) for Ship ... and none for Channel Drive ... I use Ship.

https://www.tide-forecast.com/locations/Ship-Harbor-Fidalgo-Island-Washington/tides/latest

   For example, I arrived at Channel Drive today a little after 10 and 
there was still
plenty of "action".  And there were at least a half dozen birders. After 
Channel I
went to Hayton and it was "lonely".  The lower the tide the more birds 
are working
the mud at Channel Drive.  Hayton wants a 'change happening' where the 
water is
flowing in/out of the basin for the best birding.  No surprise.

   Please note - the property owner at Channel Drive has gotten more 
aggressive
about where you can go (or can't go) easily ... by changing the fencing 
at the dike
trail going North from the Channel Drive parking area.  Since that 
change I have
yet to see anyone walking the dike North (beyond the new/improved fence).
                                                      - Jim in Skagit