Birders of all levels
from novices to the professional can find a truly delightful experience
in Okanogan Country. We have a wide diversity in landscape and climate
that attracts birds to our area. Our numerous lakes and rivers attract
waterfowl and shorebirds. The high deserts and alpine meadows attract
a variety of songbirds and upland birds. So whatever type of birding
you like, Okanogan country has it for you.
Here is a list of some sites to visit for birdwatching & wildlife
viewing opportunities:
MVSTA Suspension Bridge in Mazama- From Hwy 20 at milepost 184.9,
turn north onto Goat Creek Dr. 3.7 miles. Turn left into parking lot.
Similkameen Wildlife Refuge - SE of Conconully from Okanogan
Sinlahekin Wildlife Refuge - deer and mountain goat habitat;
game headquarters located south of Loomis.
Driscoll Island - bird sanctuary, bald eagles, beaver, muskrats,
nesting site for waterfowl; confluence of the Similikameen & Okanogan
rivers; 1 mile south of Oroville just before the bridge, - look for
sign on left going north.
Alta
Lake State Park - From Hwy 153 at milepost 1.5, turn west onto
Alta Lake Rd; drive 2.2 miles to parking.
Cassimar Bar Wildlife Area - Brewster. From Hwy 97 milepost 264.6,
turn south onto Cassimer Bar Access Rd; drive 0.4 mile, turn right onto
Cassimer Bar Rd, continue 0.5 mile to parking.
Rufus
Woods Lake - 51 miles long above Chief Joseph Dam; mule & white-tailed
deer, black bear, coyote, beaver, waterfowl, raptors & upland game birds.
Perch poles for eagles & goose nesting tubs along shoreline
Curlew
Lake State Park - osprey nests & wildlife.
Grand Coulee
Dam & Steamboat
Rock State Park: bald eagle viewing & festivals
Lake Roosevelt
National Recreation Area - bald eagle, black bear, elk, bobcat,
deer, osprey, raptors, Canada geese, waterfowl
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FACTS
Over
two hundred different species of birds can be observed in
Okanogan Country.
There are over eighty different species that are known to
nest in the Okanogan area.
The things a serious birder needs when heading out in the
field: A good field guide of birds in the area;
a pair of binoculars to see the birds close up; and the
ability to move slowly and quietly so not to disturb their
quarry.
And always, a love for birds.
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