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Along the Great Washington State Birding Trail, you’ll find the best places for the best bird watching in the Evergreen State. Described in full-color maps with original artwork by Ed Newbold, birds are identified along seven routes, plus descriptions of habitat, access, and when to go.
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BEAN CREEK BASIN
Location:Snoqualmie Region -- Salmon La Sac/Teanaway Mileage:4.8 miles, roundtrip Elevation Gain:1,800 feet Bean Creek Basin in Summer. Photo by Thatcher Imboden. When the bird expert says "the bird watching here is phenomenal!" -- of course this hike made it to the top of our list. Bean Creek Basin features a sub-alpine meadow teeming with wildflowers (and apparently lots of birds). > Plan your visit to Bean Creek Basin using WTA's Hiking Guide
CHELAN RIDGE
Location:Central Cascades - Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan Mileage:1.2 miles, roundtrip Elevation Gain:250 feet Heading down the Chelan Ridge Trail. Photo by Kyle Pomraning. Ed recommends this trail as a great place to see raptor migration in the Fall. The trail accesses the Chelan Ridge HawkWatch site and is best visited from late August to late October. > Plan your visit to Chelan Ridge using WTA's Hiking Guide
GOLD CREEK POND
Location:Snoqualmie Region -- Snoqualmie Pass Mileage:1.0 mile, roundtrip Elevation Gain:10 feet Gold Creek Pond is ADA-accessible as well as stroller-friendly. Photo by Mytho-man. This ADA-accessible paved loop is a picturesque hike around a mountain pond atop Snoqualmie Pass. In summer it's a spectacular place to see birds, including Yellow Warblers along with Song and White-crowned Sparrows. > Plan your visit to Gold Creek Pond using WTA's Hiking Guide
RASAR STATE PARK
Location:North Cascades -- North Cascades Highway Mileage:3.0 miles, roundtrip Elevation Gain:20 feet Waterfowl at Rasar State Park. Photo by dgran. Pop your tent and stay awhile to enjoy the trails and birdwatching opportunities at Rasar State Park. A variety of woodpeckers can be spotted year-round, and in winter eagles nest along the river. > Plan your visit to Rasar State Park using WTA's Hiking Guide
SPOKANE GULCH
Location:North Cascades -- Methow/Sawtooth Mileage:5.0 miles, roundtrip Elevation Gain:1,100 feet Wide open views of the Methow Valley. Photo by marmotlover93. Ed recommends hikes in the Methow Valley, particularly in May, to see redstarts and vireos. This trail is open year-round so it's a great one to observe seasonal changes in bird visitors. > Plan your visit to Spokane Gulch using WTA's Hiking Guide
Union Bay NATURAL AREA
Location:Puget Sound and Islands - Seattle-Tacoma Area Mileage:1.5 miles, roundtrip Elevation Gain:10 feet WTA Staff observing ducks at Union Bay Natural Area. Photo by trippal. Union Bay Natural Area is just 0.7 mile away from the University of Washington light rail station (and a number of bus routes), making it an incredibly accessible spot for urban birders. More than 200 species of birds have been spotted here. > Plan your visit to Union Bay using WTA's Hiking Guide
MARYMOOR PARK - BIRD LOOP
Location:Puget Sound and Islands -- Seattle-Tacoma AreaMileage:4.0 miles of trails Elevation Gain:10 feet An immature golden-crowned sparrow on the Bird Loop. Photo by wafflesnfalafel. Trails at Marymoor Park include a wetland marsh boardwalk that runs along the Sammamish River. Trip reporter Maddy caught some great photos of Ospreyin the park in July 2021. > Plan your visit to Marymoor Park using WTA's Hiking Guide
FOOTHILLS TRAIL
Location:Puget Sound and Islands -- Seattle-Tacoma AreaMileage:21.0 miles, one-way Elevation Gain:N/A River views along the trail. Photo by Al & Scout. This paved trail stretches for 21 miles between eastern Puyallup and the White River in the town of Buckley. Audubon notes "a sweet suite of migrants nest here in spring" and you can catch Red-breasted Sapsuckers year-round. > Plan your visit to the Foothills Trail using WTA's Hiking Guide
DOSEWALLIPS STATE PARK - STEAM DONKEY TRAIL
Location:Olympic Peninsula -- Hood Canal Mileage:3.5 miles, roundtrip Elevation Gain:400 feet A bald eagle flying low at Dosewallips State Park. Photo by Kayde. Dosewallips State Park provides an interesting convergence of forest groves with saltwater delta. This forested loop makes a nice addition to some time down by the water, which is particularly active for fall migration of birds and salmon. > Plan your visit to Dosewallips State Park using WTA's Hiking Guide
DUNGENESS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Location:Olympic Peninsula -- Northern Coast Mileage:11 miles, roundtrip Elevation Gain:130 feet Dungeness Spit. Photo by hikingwithlittledogs. There is tons of birdwatching to be done in the Dungeness Bay Area, including on the Dungeness Spit. Audubon reports a "Year-round avian extravaganza!" They also recommend checking out Crab's & Helen's Ponds as well as nearby (and ADA-accessible) Dungeness County Park. > Plan your visit to Dungeness Bay using WTA's Hiking Guide
FRIENDS LANDING
Location:Southwest Washington -- Long Beach Area Mileage:1.7 miles, roundtrip Elevation Gain:15 feet Alders arching over the paved trail at Friends Landing put you up close and personal with nature. Photo by Anna Roth. Formerly a gravel pit, the acreage here was donated by the Friend family in 1988 to David Hamilton of Trout Unlimited, who proposed an accessible area for all users. This ADA trail will offer lots of seasonal variety for bird watching. Trip reporter Banjoyist reports "a symphon...
WILLAPA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Location:Southwest Washington -- Long Beach AreaMileage:0.75 miles, roundtripElevation Gain:200 feet Willapa National Wildife Refuge. Photo by nwroth. Enjoy this boardwalk through a marsh area and second-growth forest. This short hike is packed with interpretive signage and lovely art installations that will keep hikers of all ages entertained while you look for the variety of shorebirds feeding on invertebrates and mollusks. > Plan your visit to Willapa using WTA's Hiking Guide
RidgeFIELD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Location:Southwest Washington -- Vancouver Area Mileage: 2miles, roundtrip Elevation Gain:100 feet A birder getting a close up look at a Great Blue Heron at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by trippal. WTA volunteers have been hard at work over the last few years, improving the sustainability of this trail system and building a new access point from downtown Ridgefield. In spring and fall, enjoy the sound (and hopefully sights) of migrating sandhill cranes. > Plan your visit to Ridg...
SWANSON LAKES WILDLIFE AREA
Location:Eastern Washington -- Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene Mileage:variesElevation Gain:varies See waterfowl and wildflowers at the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area. Photo by Holly Weiler. From the Headquarters Access Road, Swanson Lakes are the most easily accessible of the named lakes within the vast area. The small trailhead along the Access Road has a CXT toilet and a short ADA-accessible trail leading to the one of the lakes, an excellent viewpoint for watching waterfowl. > Plan your visit to...
SLAVIN POND LOOP
Location:Eastern Washington -- Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene Mileage:3.3 miles, roundtrip Elevation Gain: 246 feet Birds in the sky at Slavin Pond Loop. Photo by TrailKat. Purchased by Spokane County as part of its Conservation Futures program, Slavin Conservation Area is a link in the winter migratory flyway for many birds, where hikers, bikers and dog-walkers are likely to spot ducks, geese and owls on their winter forays. WTA crews will be in the area in fall 2021 helping to restore the trail...
ROSE CREEK NATURE PRESERVE
Rose Creek Nature Preserve. Photo by Cagey. The area was designated a Natural National Landmark by The Park Service in recognition of its uniqueness and ecological value. The wetland section is an excellent place to spot wildlife and many types of birds that inhabit the area, including Eastern Kingbirds and Great Horned Owls in fall and Wilson's Warblers and Western Bluebirds in spring. > Plan your visit to Rose Creek using WTA's Hiking Guide
Where to Go Birding in Washington. Discover where to go birding in Washington by browsing our tips, descriptions, maps, and images for many eBird hotspots.
The state is home to 346 annually recorded bird species and phenomenal birdwatching areas. Novice and expert birders alike can play “I Spy” along Audubon’s Great Washington State Birding Trail, available as a series of maps through Audubon Washington.
Start by exploring your local state parks to find birds in their natural habitats. You can also find birding hotspots online or by joining a local birding group. Identification . Learn to identify birds by their appearance, behavior and calls. A field guide can be a helpful tool for identifying birds, but practice is key. Respect wildlife
Along the Great Washington State Birding Trail, you’ll find the best places for the best bird watching in the Evergreen State. Described in full-color maps with original artwork by Ed Newbold, birds are identified along seven routes, plus descriptions of habitat, access, and when to go.
Apr 28, 2016 · Washington boasts one of the top sites to see shorebirds in North America: Grays Harbor on the southwestern coast. The Samish and Skagit Flats, north of Seattle, are famed for winter raptors, as well as swans and other waterfowl.
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