Getting stuck in the sand with a rising tide is not fun (or cheap to get out of).Īlso Important: Do NOT camp on the beach or at beach approaches.ġ. Important: Plan on driving on the beach? Read up on beach driving before your visit. We have maps of the Long Beach Peninsula available, but it helps to know what locals call these access points. There are 7 official access points to the main stretch of beach on the peninsula. Do not use recordings to attract birds.Observe and photograph birds without disturbing them.Stay on trails and avoid disturbing habitat.Respect private property do not trespass.Trumpeter Swans overwinter on Black Lake and Hines Marsh. Gulls are numerous, always with the chance of seeing an unusual species. Western Screech Owls and Great Horned Owls might be heard calling in the Seaview bluffs. Numerous sea ducks, grebes and loons can be observed along points on the Cape Disappointment State Park jetty, Coast Guard boat basin/launch and various points along Willapa Bay. In years' past Snow Buntings have been seen at Leadbetter Point. Peregrine Falcons are numerous and Merlins often sighted. Winter flocks consist mostly of Sanderlings, Dunlins, Black-Bellied Plovers and a few Western Sandpipers, and a spattering of Marbled Godwits. Hundreds of species of birds migrate here each fall. With several distinct eco-systems in this very corner of southwest Washington State, Pacific County includes Pacific Ocean seashore and marshland, lakes, inland waterways, wetlands, the Columbia River, and the Willapa Bay along with its many tributaries. Whether you are searching for Great Blue Herons, Trumpeter Swans, the Western Screech-Owl, or perhaps the Red-Breasted Sapsucker – the possibilities are endless. More than 300 species of birds make their home here on the Peninsula. The Long Beach Peninsula is known for birding. Looking for the best birding places around? Try out our new Birding in Pacific County virtual pass and earn the chance to win prizes! Be sure to review the refuge's rules and regulations before you visit. All you need to explore is a pair of hiking boots. Coastal dunes, salt marshes, freshwater wetlands, muddy tidelands, and old growth forests are just a few of the unique habitats that make up the refuge. Roosevelt elk, chum salmon, newts, bears, beavers, and other creatures call this place home.īirders, photographers, and nature lovers find plenty to peak their curiosity. But the refuge attracts more than just birds. Roosevelt established the refuge to protect the migratory flyway and over 200 species of birds that visit each year. From Leadbetter Point on the north end of the Long Beach Peninsula to Long Island and the shores of Willapa Bay, this refuge protects unique ecosystems and a rich biodiversity. The Willapa National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a unique pocket of Pacific County where you can truly immerse yourself in the beauty of the environment. Let the wind, waves, and birds be your company. Walk old growth forests, watch fog rise into the hills, and listen.
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