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COLUMBIA BASIN AUDUBON SOCIETY Birding Locations along the Snake River Walla Walla and Franklin Counties, Washington |
| Ice Harbor Dam, Walla Walla County,
Washington click here for Google Map Coordinates: 46.245757,-118.878422 Ice Harbor Dam is 5.5 miles east of Burbank on Highway 124. Drive the dirt road above and below the dam. Gulls, ducks, pelicans, and other water birds gather around the island below the Dam. Visit the Visitor Center to see the fish viewing room, fish passages, and learn of early inhabitants of the region. You may also watch barge traffic navigate through the 100 ft. tall locks. The road over the Dam is closed for security reasons. For recreation information visit the Corps of Engineers webpages for Ice Harbor Dam and Ice Harbor Visitors Center. See
also Birder's Guide to Washington, Page 505. Charbonneau Park, Walla Walla County, Washington click here for Google Map Coordinates: 46.254066,-118.846321 Charbonneau Park is on Lake Sacajawea, three miles above Ice Harbor Dam. This campground, rivershore park is popular with campers, boaters, hunters and fishermen. Best birding is in winter; bird the trees for migrants and overwintering birds. For recreation information visit the Corps of Engineers webpage for Charbonneau Park. click here for Google Map Coordinates: 46.368993,-118.685871 As at other habitat management units; trees, shrubs, and riparian habitat offer birding opportunities. Over-wintering sparrows should sought. See migrant list. For recreation information visit the Corps of Engineers webpage for Van Hollebeke HMU Levey Park (Levey Landing), Franklin County, Washington click here for Google Map Coordinates: 46.279106,-118.837395 Levey
Park, administered by the Corps of Engineers, is 10.5 miles east of
Pasco on the Pasco/Kahlotus Road. Located on Lake Sacajawea
(which was formed by Ice Harbor Dam), Levey is one of several Parks
along the river. Check for migrants and water birds. Franklin County, Washington click here for Google Map Coordinates: 46.294670, -118.806660 Big Flat, a Corps of Engineers HMU, is located just east of Levey Park. Park and walk the trails. In winter, look for owls, winter sparrows and shrikes. Big Flat HMU is a large area where trees, undergrowth, and plantings support a large variety of birds in winter. Sparrows are abundant with Harris' and White-throated on occasion. If plants have a good crop of fruit, look for both waxwings, Varied and Hermit Thrushes. Be aware - this is an active hunting For recreation information visit the Corps of Engineers webpage for Big Flat HMU. See also Birder's Guide to Washington, Page 373. Windust Park, Franklin County, Washington click here for Google Map Coordinates: 46.534687,-118.578615 The
park has trees as well as riparian areas to search for migrants. Great
areas to bird on the way in and out also. In 2007 a Black-and-white
Warbler was seen here. Late
Fall has a great variety of sparrows. For recreation information visit the Corps of Engineers webpage for Windust Park. See
also Birder's Guide to Washington, Pages 373-4. Palouse Falls, Franklin County, Washington click here for Google Map Coordinates: 46.664120, -118.228910 Palouse
Falls is most well known for the spectacular natural water
feature. However, walking way out on the peninsula provides some
interesting habitat for birders. A migrant trap, this park also offers great scenery. Peregrine Falcons are often seen. See
also Birder's Guide to Washington, Pages 375. For more information about the Park, visit the Washington State Parks website Palouse Falls. click here for Google Map Coordinates: 46.600393,-118.219757 At Lyon's Ferry winter birds can host good finds. Migration can
bring many surprises. Although Lyon's Ferry is closed in winter, one
can walk in. Considered a migrant trap, this part offers great migrant birding and wonderful scenery. See also Birder's Guide to Washington, Pages 375. |