The Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest, put on by the Wenatchee River Institute and North Central Washington Audubon Society, occurs every 3rd weekend in May. Planning is underway and we can't wait to see you all.

The annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest promotes conservation through educational and recreational activities about birds, wildlife, and their environments.

Come bird with us, discovering the natural beauty and wonders of North Central Washington!

Celebrate the return of migratory birds in the midst of peak wildflower season. Enjoy the excitement of birding field trips and workshops. Take part in speaker events, music, visual arts, picnics, and activities for all ages and abilities. All of this is happening in beautiful Leavenworth, WA and throughout the Wenatchee River Valley. Bird Fest happens in association with World Migratory Bird Day. Bird Fest contributes a list of all birds seen during the festival to eBird, the world’s largest biodiversity-related community science project.

Schedule:

Pre-Festival Trips
These Pre-Festival Trips are ideal for beginning birders, locals, and anyone coming town early for the festival. Loaner binoculars will be available for these trips. All Pre-Festival Trips are free! Some require registration. Please read individual trip descriptions to learn about each trip's registration requirements.

Beginner Bird Walk at Horan Natural Area +
Wednesday, May 14

6:00pm-7:30pm | Free, no registration required.

Join Audubon Society member Susan Ballinger and Chelan-Douglas Land Trust staff member Ayla Medina Ulloa on a first time introduction to common birds in the city of Wenatchee along the Columbia River. We expect to see waterbirds, raptors, and a variety of songbirds. This walk is especially designed for new birders and loaner binoculars will be provided. Suitable for all ages and families.

Meeting location: Walla Walla Point Park at the North parking lot near the bathrooms
Leaders: Susan Ballinger and Ayla Medina Ulloa
Trail: We will walk on both paved and grassy, level pathways up to 1 mile round trip at a leisurely pace, stopping often to view birds. It can be cool along the river, so wear layers and bring a small backpack to carry clothing and water.
Capacity: unlimited

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^ Denotes a trip that is more physically accessible than others. These trips and events have lower physical activity requirements, and might be suitable for those with mobility issues or people who want less-strenuous activities. Please read the trip description for more details and reach out to us via phone or email if you'd like to know more about accessibility of any of our trips
*Denotes a trip that is more physically difficult than others. This could be due to the walking mileage, elevation gain, trip length, or a combination of factors. Please read the description and reach out if you need any clarification. Difficulty references physical activity of the trip - birders of all birding skill levels are welcome on any Bird Fest trip. 
+ Denotes a trip that does not require registration and is free. Participants can join day of!