Billy Frank Nisqually NWR offers a diverse combination of habitats and birds and is an excellent birding location at any time of year. In fall, birds will be staging for migration, and others will be arriving from the north. The delta is bordered by the Nisqually River and birds are attracted by the expansive wetlands, deciduous woods, grassland areas, and the tidal estuary. Expect to see a variety of waterfowl ducks and geese, shorebirds on the mudflats, raptors, and a good variety of migrating songbirds.

DETAILS

Leader
Andy McCormick (425-518-0892 on day of trip)

Cost
Carpool cost is $11/car shared by passengers.
There is $3.00 fee for entry to the refuge, and a Discover Pass does not qualify for this federal location. (see the Billy Frank Nisqually NWR website).

Accessibility / Distance
We will walk at a leisurely pace on level boardwalks and gravel trails for a total of about 3 miles. There is one short ramp onto the main boardwalk.

Registration is required but we will accept all comers.

LOCATION

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
100 Brown Farm Road Northeast
Olympia, WA 98516

 

Meeting location
Wilburton Park & Ride, 720 114th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004 (I-405, Exit 12)