Forest birding habitat

McNary National Wildlife Refuge - Millet & Woodland Ponds

Washington · Pacific Northwest

Habitat
ForestWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

McNary National Wildlife Refuge - Millet & Woodland Ponds is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This forest and wetland habitat attracts Sandhill Crane, Gadwall, and American Wigeon among many others. Coastal and forest habitats support impressive year-round resident species and seasonal migrants.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

4/18/2026McNary NWR--Millet & Woodland Ponds1 observed

Iceland Gull (Thayer's)

Larus glaucoides

4/17/2026Columbia Park1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

4/16/2026Sacajawea Historical SP2 observed

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

4/16/2026Sacajawea Historical SP1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

4/15/2026Clover Island1 observed

Marsh Wren (plesius Group)

Cistothorus palustris

4/13/2026McNary NWR--Headquarters/Quail Trail21 observed

Cackling Goose (Taverner's)

Branta hutchinsii

4/13/2026McNary NWR--Headquarters/Quail Trail2 observed

Calliope Hummingbird

Selasphorus calliope

4/12/2026Home1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

4/12/2026McNary NWR--Millet & Woodland Ponds1 observed

Gadwall x Green-winged Teal (hybrid)

Mareca strepera x Anas crecca

4/12/2026McNary NWR--Millet & Woodland Ponds1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

4/12/2026McNary NWR--Headquarters/Quail Trail1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

4/11/2026McNary NWR--Millet & Woodland Ponds1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

64/18/2026

Wood Duck

34/18/2026

Blue-winged Teal

44/18/2026

Cinnamon Teal

144/18/2026

Northern Shoveler

1504/18/2026

Gadwall

304/18/2026

American Wigeon

1004/18/2026

Mallard

154/18/2026

Northern Pintail

124/18/2026

Green-winged Teal

2504/18/2026

Ring-necked Duck

184/18/2026

Lesser Scaup

24/18/2026

Bufflehead

254/18/2026

California Quail

254/18/2026

Wild Turkey

64/18/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

94/18/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

14/18/2026

Mourning Dove

144/18/2026

Virginia Rail

54/18/2026

Sora

44/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit McNary National Wildlife Refuge - Millet & Woodland Ponds for birding?
The best months to visit McNary National Wildlife Refuge - Millet & Woodland Ponds for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at McNary National Wildlife Refuge - Millet & Woodland Ponds?
Notable species at McNary National Wildlife Refuge - Millet & Woodland Ponds include Sandhill Crane, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard, Northern Pintail. The area supports forest, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at McNary National Wildlife Refuge - Millet & Woodland Ponds?
Birding at McNary National Wildlife Refuge - Millet & Woodland Ponds is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at McNary National Wildlife Refuge - Millet & Woodland Ponds?
McNary National Wildlife Refuge - Millet & Woodland Ponds offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.