How to Feed Birds of Puget Sound
Washington Bird Watching and Feeding Information
Washington is a great place to watch and feed birds. Birdbaths, misters and drippers are especially effective in attracting birds, including non seed-eating species. Species that might be expected at feeders include: American Goldfinch, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Steller's Jay, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker and Mourning Dove. Each of these species is shown in the Nifty Fifty mini-guide.
The Nifty Fifty Birds of Washington
The Nifty Fifty is a mini-guide to the birds of Washington. It includes descriptions, images, video and songs of 50 of the most often observed birds of Washington. View the guide by clicking here or on the Nifty Fifty link on the left.
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Western Meadowlark - Washington State Bird
Bird feeding
Developing bird-friendly habitat in your yard is the best way to attract a greater variety of species and to support local and migrating species. Native plants provide food and cover, are more insect and disease resistant than non-native species, and may require less water. A list of bird-friendly native plants for Washington is available by following the link on the left.
Bluebirds of Washington
Both the Mountain and Western Bluebirds nest in Washington.
Bluebirds are usually found in fields, open woodlands, parks or along golf courses or other open areas, including suburban locations with open spaces and scattered tress. In the mountains they are found in clearings and meadows.
The Mountain Bluebird is well known for its hovering flight as it hawks for insects.
Western Bluebird
Bluebirds can be attracted to peanut butter mixes, suet and fruit. Raisins soaked in hot water to soften them are well received. The bluebird's special favorite is mealworms.
Nesting
Bluebirds begin nesting in Washington in early spring. One or two broods may be produced.
Visit the bluebird section for detailed information on feeding bluebirds or building your own bluebird house.
Hummingbirds of Washington
There are four hummingbird species that normally occur in Washington.
- Black-chinned Hummingbird
- Anna's Hummingbird
- Calliope Hummingbird
- Rufous Hummingbird
The male Rufous Hummingbird is one of the more common and colorful hummingbird species found in Washington.
Visit the hummingbird section for details on attracting hummingbirds as well as images of all regularly occurring North American hummingbirds.
Purple Martins of Washington
Purple Martins are a very popular backyard bird in the eastern half of the United States, where they rely on man-man housing for nesting. Their range in Washingon is coastal or near-coastal and they are much more likely to use natural nesting cavities. Detailed Purple Martin information is available in the Purple Martin section.
Purple Martin - male
Birding
Washington provides birders with a variety of exciting birding locations.
The birding section of this site has tips on birding locations and bird identification. The state-based birding information section provides additional birding related information.
Washington Resource Information
Admiralty Audubon Society
Black Hills Audubon Society
Blue Mountain Audubon Society
PO Box 1106
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Central Basin Audubon Society
P.O. Box 86
Moses Lake, WA 98837
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Discovery Coast Audubon Society
PO Box 724
Long Beach, WA 98631
360-642-1310
Eastside Audubon Society
P.O. Box 3115
Kirkland, WA 98083
425-576-8805
Fax 425-822-8580
Grays Harbor Audubon Society
PO Box 470
Montesano, WA 98563
800-303-8498
Kitsap Audubon Society
PO Box 961
Poulsbo, WA 98370
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Kittitas Audubon Society
P.O. Box 1443
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society
PO Box 1900
Richland, WA 99352
509-545-6115
North Cascades Audubon Society
PO Box 5805
Bellingham, WA 98227
North Central Washington Audubon Society
PO Box 2934
Wenatchee, WA 98826
509-662-9087
Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society
PO Box 502
Sequim, WA 98382
360-681-4076
Fax 360-681-8060
Pilchuck Audubon Society
1429 Avenue D, PMB 198
Snohomish, WA 98290
425-252-0926
Rainier Audubon Society
PO Box 778
Auburn, WA 98071
253-939-6411
San Juan Islands Audubon Society
5163 Roche Harbor Rd
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
360-378-3068
Seattle Audubon Society
8050 35th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98115
206-523-8243
Fax 206-528-7779
Skagit Audubon Society
PO Box 1101
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273-1101
Spokane Audubon Society
P.O. Box 9820
Spokane, WA 99209
509-838-5828
Tahoma Audubon Society
2917 Morrison Road W
University Place, WA 98466
253-565-9278
Vancouver Audubon Society
PO Box 1966
Vancouver, WA 98668
Vashon-Maury Island Audubon Society
Vashon, WA 98070
Whidbey Audubon Society
P.O. Box 1012
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Willapa Hills Audubon Society
PO Box 399
Longview, WA 98632
Yakima Valley Audubon Society
PO Box 2823
Yakima, WA 98907
509-248-1963
Additional resources
If you have suggestions for additional resources for watching or feeding birds in Alabama, please submit them using this form. The resource does not need to be a particular location.
Source: https://www.birdzilla.com/in-the-backyard/state-based-information2/washington.html
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