Leadbetter Point is one of the best spots on the Pacific Coast for migratory birds. This guided bird walk starts at 8:00 until 10:00 a.m. Led by Cindy McCormack, the Sandhill Crane Monitoring Scientist at the Columbia Land Trust, the two- to three-mile trip will wind through Leadbetter’s diverse habitats of bay, forest, and dunes, all the while looking for shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds.
All levels of birdwatchers are welcome—bring binoculars and dress for coastal weather. The terrain is sandy and may be uneven and wet for the first two miles of this trip. This event is one of the activities sponsored by the Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week. A Washington State Discover Pass is required for parking at the Leadbetter site, which is located at the end of Stackpole Road in Oysterville.
We are monitoring the federal shutdown. If it continues through October 14, we will need to cancel these events due to the lack of Refuge staff support. We'll let everyone know as soon as we make that decision.
