Come see why the Leavenworth area is a
highlight of the Great Washington State Birding Trail. Pick up
your free copy of the map of this highway traveler’s trail at the
Leavenworth Chamber office or at the Barn Beach Reserve at 347
Division Street. There are seven sites listed in the area, selected by
Audubon as some of the best birding hotspots in the state.
Waterfront Park, only a few blocks from downtown, has tall cottonwoods
and other important streamside vegetation full of many species. Look
for Gray Catbird, Veery and Bullock’s Oriole. The
Wenatchee and Icicle Rivers offer a watery oasis for birds and other
wildlife, and are home to Belted Kingfisher, Harlequin Duck and Wood
Duck. Osprey are becoming more abundant in the valley, recovering
from the impact of pesticides that damaged their eggs and are no
longer in use.
Leavenworth’s variety of habitat makes for enjoyable bird watching
year-round. See why this is the fastest-growing sport in America! An
ideal opportunity to discover more about birds and celebrate
International Migratory Bird Day is the Leavenworth Spring Bird
Fest, May 17-20, 2007.
www.leavenworthspringbirdfest.com
Leavenworth Birding by Raft
