HWY 20 TO THE CASCADES County

Open water on the small ponds attracts a wide variety of waterfowl, and the brushy and wooded areas around the ponds support raptors and passerines. Over 100 species have been reported from the park.

Open water with forested edges. Common Goldeneye, Bufflehead, Common Merganser and Lesser Scaup are common, and Barrow’s Goldeneye, Long-tailed Duck, scoters and loons can sometimes be found.

A trail from the campground allows limited access to the Breitenbush river. Look for Comon Merganser, Harlequin Duck, Common Merganser, American Dipper, Belted Kingfisher and Spotted Sandpiper along the river.

Traditionally this is a good spot for forest species, including Sooty Grouse, Hermit Warbler and others. However, the habitat has been severely degraded by the fires, and the road closures do not allow access to the site to determine the current s...

This site is an old salvage-logged burn area, a good spot for woodpeckers, grouse, quail, flycatchers and others. However, road closures because of the recent fires do not allow access to the site to determine the current status. This note will be...

Open fields and brushy and marshy areas, with a f...

In spring this as a good place to look for Band-tailed Pigeon, warblers, Seainson’s Thrush and others. Harlequin Duck, Wood Duck, Common and Hooded Merganser and American Dipper can be found on the rocks or in the river, and over 100 species...

In spring this as a good place to look for Band-tailed Pigeon, warblers, Seainson’s Thrush and others. Harlequin Duck, Wood Duck, Common and Hooded Merganser and American Dipper can be found on the rocks or in the river.

Open June thru September, Olialie Meadows is a high-elevation wet meadow//bog area, supporting nesting birds such as Sandhill Crane, Solitary Sandpiper and WIllow Flycatcher. Black-backed and American Three-toed Woodpecker, Cassin’s Finch, C...

While most of the park is woodlands and forest, there are plenty of open areas, which results in a wide variety of birds to be found. In spring it’s a great place to find warblers, vireos and woodpeckers, and it’s a reliable spot for P...

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Look for ducks and geese, including Hooded and Common Merganser, plus American Dipper and Spotted Sandpiper, in and along the bay. Yellow Warbler and Common Yellowthroat can be found in the brushy areas.