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Birding at the McLane Creek Nature Trail
April 16, 2023 @ 8:00 am-10:00 am
Date: Sunday, April 16. Meet at 8 AM and plan around two hours for the walk.
Trip leader: Lin Stern
Location: From Olympia, drive west for two miles on Hwy 101. Take the exit for Black Lake Boulevard, turning left on Black Lake Boulevard. In 3.5 miles the road turns right to become 62nd Avenue. Keep on 62nd Avenue for 0.7 miles to a stop sign. Here, turn right on Delphi Road. In half a mile, turn left into the parking area for McLane Creek, marked with a large brown and white sign. The trailhead is a short distance down this road. Discover Pass required.
Meet in the shelter near the McLane Creek Parking area. Discover Pass required.
Description: The walk is about 2 miles long through a mix of forest, marsh, and part of McLane Creek. A boardwalk provides great access to the marsh. A variety of habitats should include a variety of early migrants.
Map available at https://www.dnr.wa.gov/publications/eng_rms_mclane_nature_trail_2.pdf
The trail is well defined and has mild ups and downs. A bathroom is available near the parking area.
Photo credit: Common Yellowthroat, by Rachel Hudson.