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Bird watching is exciting all year round on the Kitsap Peninsula with spring and fall migrations, winter shorebirds, eagles, osprey and more . . .

On our waterfronts, you'll find large concentrations of loons, ducks, herons and shorebirds. In higher elevations, like Green Mountain, there are neo-tropicals that migrate from Mexico. These include tanagers, gross beaks, swallows, hummingbirds and warblers.

Kitsap also has a growing population of Bald Eagles that make this their home year round.  It is not unusual to spot them soaring overhead anywhere on the peninsula.

Ask the Bird Lady: If you need help with identification, or have questions about birds you see on Kitsap, ask Joan Carson, the Bird Lady. Also, let Joan know what birds you see while here - you never know when something special might show up!

Kitsap Audubon Society - the site includes their list of "Where to Bird".

Visit Birdnotes.org for more about birds you see on the Kitsap Peninsula.

Click here to shop for more books on birds of the Puget Sound Region.

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	city(ies)		category(ies)		contact info		description
	Kingston  add item		Birdwatching		A Quiet Place Park 360.337.5350		9.3 Acres - Walking trails, viewpoints. Directions: From Highway 104 in Kingston turn left on Ohio Street. Parking is just below the entrance to the trail.
	Poulsbo  add item		Birdwatching		American Legion Park Front Street Poulsbo, WA 98370 360.779.9898		This small but entertaining park is located at the north end of the Boardwalk on Liberty Bay, and has a playground, trails and restroom. Wildlife and bird watching.
	Silverdale  add item		Birdwatching		Anderson Landing Nature Preserve Silverdale, WA 98383 360.337.5350		68 Acre nature preserve with walking trails, view point. Directions: From Silverdale take Bucklin Hill Road to Anderson Hill Road. After about 3.5 miles, turn right on Warren RD. The trailhead and a small parking lot are about 200 yards down the road on the right side of Warren.
	Port Orchard  add item		Birdwatching		Banner Forest Heritage Park Port Orchard, WA 98366 360.337.5350		635.0 Acres - Walking trails, equestrian trails. Directions: Take Sedgwick Road to Banner Road and go south on Banner Road to the intersection of Banner and Olalla Valley Roads. The property will be to your right.
	Bainbridge Island  add item		Birdwatching		Battle Point Park 11299 Arrow Point DR NE Bainbridge Island, WA 98110		This 1.5 mile walking/jogging trail is located within the boundaries of Battle Point Park. The trail passes near a large duck-filled pond near the north park boundary and circumvents various playing fields. The trail composition varies from gravel to paved dirt. The flat terrain provides an easy hike with children. Self directed workout stations are provided at markers around the trail.
	Belfair  add item		Birdwatching		Belfair State Park 410 NE Beck RD Belfair, WA 98528 360.275.0668		Belfair State Park is a 63-acre, year-round camping park on 3,720 feet of saltwater shoreline at the southern end of Hood Canal.
	All Kitsap  add item		Birdwatching		Birdnotes.com Checklist of birds on Kitsap		Birdnotes can customize a list of birds for various areas. This checklist is custom made for Kitsap. Print it out and take it with you as you explore the peninsula and go bird watching!
	Blake Island  add item		Birdwatching		Blake Island State Park Blake Island, WA 360.731.8330		This beautiful 475-acre island camping park, with five miles of saltwater beach shoreline, is only reachable private boat or via tour boats. Kitsap Harbor Tours, which departs from Port Orchard, and Argosy Cruises, departing from Seattle, take visitors to Blake Island and to the famous, Tillicum Village to enjoy a unique Northwest Indian dining and cultural experience. The journey includes traditionally prepared Native American salmon cooked over open fires and a presentation Native American dancing and songs.
	Hansville  add item		Birdwatching		Buck Lake County Park 6959 Buck Lake RD NE Hansville, WA 98340		20.0 Acres - Lake access, beach, swimming area, picnic areas, playground, ball fields, basketball court, volleyball court, BMX track, native plant demonstration garden, and restrooms. The Hansville Greenway Wildlife Corridor is accessible from the park.
	Kingston  add item		Birdwatching		Carpenter Lake/Nike Site/Saltmarsh - Park Kingston, WA 98346 360.337.5350		67.0 Acres - Walking trails, education center and view point Directions: Take Highway 104 in Kingston to Barber Cut-Off Road. The park site is located behind Gordon Elementary School off of Barber Cut-off Road.

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