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Wahkiakum in Winter is Wild with Birds

Self-guided and Expert-led Birding Activities

Join us in the Lower Columbia River estuary at the end of February for a celebration of birds, nature, and all that Wahkiakum County has to offer.

As wintering ducks, geese, and swans fill the estuary, the first spring migrants begin arriving from the south. Songbirds, shorebirds, and other species add to an already spectacular mix—making this a wonderful time of year to explore the region and discover something new around every corner.

The Wahkiakum Wild Bird festival will feature guided field trips, independent-operator boat tours, hands-on activities, experienced birding guides, live music, and cultural experiences hosted by our community partners. Whether you're an experienced birder or simply curious about the birds and wild places around you, there's something to discover.

Come for the birds. Stay for the river, the landscape, the people, and the start of spring.

Downy Woodpecker. Photo credit: Jake Bonello - USFWS

Festival Activities

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Guided Bird Walks
TBD
Date TBD

Bald Eagle. Photo credit: Jake Bonello - USFWS

Interactive Workshops
Julia Butler Hansen Refuge HQ

Date TBD

Hooded Merganser. Photo credit: Jake Bonello - USFWS

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Self-Guided Tours
Wahkiakum County
All Weekend

Red-tailed Hawk. Photo credit: Jake Bonello - USFWS

© 2026 by Wahkiakum Wild Bird Fest. All rights reserved. Photo credits: Jake Bonello - USFWS

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