Our 7th Annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest was May 16-18, 2008. The 2008 species list is available through a link at the bottom of this page..

Thank you to our many volunteers and supporters for this very successful festival. We could not have a Bird Fest without you!

Please join us again May 14-17, 2009!

Even though this year's Bird Fest is over, great birding continues in the varied habitat of the Wenatchee River Valley. Check out our dowloadable PDF program for maps of the city and the watershed with "hot" birding areas noted.

The Leavenworth, Washington area features spectacular habitats, ranging from snow-capped mountains to sunny ponderosa pine forests, and attracts a wide variety of birds. See calliope hummingbirds, white-headed woodpeckers, harlequin ducks, osprey, western tanagers and MacGillivray's warblers. While birding is the heart of the weekend, activities also include geology, wildflowers and the arts. Professionally guided trips and activities range from leisurely strolls to active hikes--fun for experienced and novice birders of all ages!

The 2009 program will be available in spring 2009, and registration will begin May 1 through the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce (509.548.5807). To see what types of events we offer, check the EVENTS button at left.

Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest is an annual celebration of the return of neoptropical migratory birds to the Wenatchee River Valley in north-central Washington. Throughout the weekend, event and trip leaders use every opportunity to raise awareness that neotropical migratory songbirds birds come here for a very important, and brief, part of their year – to breed and fledge. They make the trek from Mexico and Latin America specifically for the fine habitat the Wenatchee Valley offers.

By showcasing our mountains, rivers, and forests -- from Fish Lake to Blackbird Island to Confluence Park -- Bird Fest encourages citizens to value our natural resources and to protect our region’s habitat.

Species observed :

2008 Bird Species

2007 Bird Species

Spying on blackbirds. Photo by Icicle Valley Photography

Birding the Americas: Focus on Migration

Bird Fest is a unique partnership between the North Central Washington Audubon Society, Okanogan & Wenatchee National Forests , the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce, North Cascades National Park Service Complex, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Icicle Arts and Barn Beach Reserve, with generous help from the Icicle Fund. More information on Bird Fest Partners

Mission Statement:
The Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest provides educational and recreational activities focusing on birds, wildlife, and their environments. This annual event promotes the awareness of environmental and conservation issues surrounding the area's birds, while providing an economic and educational benefit to the community. This event connects with International Migratory Bird Day and includes a multi-cultural aspect linked to Latin American countries. The heart of the festival is to have fun through bird education with-and-for families, locals and visitors, yet the event also has a scientific quality of gathering important birding data.