[Tweeters] Where to show off Birding in the PNW?

[jimbetz at jimbetz.com]

Hi all,

   My nephew (50s from NYC) is coming to visit us next week.
I had planned to take him - again - to Wylie Slough ... but
that's closed.  He's not a "birder" but is definitely
interested in all things nature.  The last time he was here
we went to two trails in Newhalem and the time before we
did the falls trail behind the Diablo powerhouse.  He is
a great photographer (used to be a tech support guy for
Nikon).
   We are going to do a puffin tour out of Anacortes.

   My other alternatives are perhaps Nisqually or the JB at
Ft. Lewis.  I'm thinking for both of those I'd try to join
the weekly bird walks.  I'm quite familiar with just about
all the locations here in Skagit County - but not anything
outside of this marvelous place.

   ===> Do you have other suggestions?  (Day trips are best.)

                            - Jim in Burlington