Originally published April 10, 2008 at 12:00 AM | Page modified April 10, 2008 at 6:50 AM
Birders' Top Spots
Lewis Unit, Willapa National Wildlife Refuge
Water birds rule the roost at Lewis Unit, Willapa National Wildlife Refuge
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Location: Pacific County on south side of Willapa Bay, off Highway 101.
Habitat: U.S. Fish and Wildlife site, saltwater and freshwater marshes by Willapa Bay, hillside of deciduous and conifer forest.
Best season for birding: Good year-round.
Birds commonly seen: Water birds rule the roost! Freshwater marsh birds include common mergansers, canvasbacks and northern shovelers. Spring brings killdeer, lesser and greater yellowlegs, and spotted sandpipers, plus tree, northern rough-winged, violet-green, and barn swallows. Forest harbors common ravens, barred owls, band-tailed pigeons, spotted towhees and Steller's jays.
Viewing: Walk left up a half-mile hillside trail or down to 2-mile trail along dike to check ponds. Scope mudflats at low tide for spring shorebirds.
Getting there: From Highway 101 at Milepost 18.6, turn west onto Jeldness Road. Drive 1.2 miles to Lewis Unit parking area.
Source: Audubon Washington, Great Washington State Birding Trail maps. To order maps (Cascade Loop, Coulee Corridor, Olympic Loop or Southwest Loop), go online to www.wa.audubon.org. Call toll-free, 866-922-4737, for more information.
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