Marion County

Waterfowl is king here, but certainly not the only attraction. In winter the marshes host large flocks of ducks and geese, with tundra swans occasionally mixed in. Mallard, gadwall, northern shoveler, American wigeon, northern pin...

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...

The ecologically rich landscape is home to more than 150 bird species, including seasonally nesting western bluebirds and acorn woodpeckers.

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

Marshy area, with small areas of grass and shrubs; perimeter trails and a boardwalk through the marsh provide access. Virginia Rail and Sora can be found here in spring, and more than 140 species have been recorded.

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...

Woodlands, brushy areas and open fields support a wide variety of bird life, including waterfowl on the river, and raptors and passerines in the wooded and open areas. Over 130 species have been recorded at the park.