A celebration enjoying birdsong and exploring the natural world.

Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest is May 14-17, 2009.

Join us in the spectacular Wenatchee River Valley in North Central Washington for the 7th annual Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest! A wide variety of migratory birds come here from Latin America for a brief but important part of their year--to breed and fledge. You may see calliope hummingbird, white-headed woodpecker, harlequin duck, osprey, western tanager and MacGillivray's warbler in habitat that varies from snow-capped mountains to sunny ponderosa pine forests and shrub steppe. (Please see links below for species lists from past festivals.) While birding is the heart of the weekend, activities also include wildflowers, workshops and book signings, family activites, and the arts. Professionally guided trips include leisurely strolls, boat trips, hikes, bus tours--fun for experienced and novice birders of all ages!

The 2009 program is available now, and registration began May 1 through the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce (509.548.5807). To see what types of events we offer or to download a pdf of the program, check the EVENTS button at left.

NOTE! Special SURPRISE Event just added!

Outside of the festival, 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.

Species observed the past 2 years during Bird Fest:

2008 Bird Species

2007 Bird Species

Keynote Address by Paul Bannick

Featured Speaker: Keynote Address, Book Signing, and Photography Workshop by Paul Bannick, naturalist, educator, award-winning wildlife photographer and author.

Leavenworth Spring 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. 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.