Big Valley Wildlife Area
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| HABITAT: | 847-acre WDFW riparian site w/ agricultural fields, deciduous and coniferous forest. |
| BIRDING: | Annually, 137 species of birds are found here. In spring, look for Lazuli Buntings, Red-eyed and Warbling Vireos, Veeries, Swainson’s Thrushes, Cassin’s Finches, Cedar Waxwings, and Wood Ducks. Spring through fall, six species of woodpeckers inhabit cottonwoods and aspens along river. |
| VIEWING: | Three miles of pathways along the Methow River include main trail, Veery Trail, and Redstart Trail. At southern end of main trail, watch for swallows nesting in sandbank. |
| ACCESS: | From Highway 20 at milepost 185.9, turn south onto Dripping Springs Rd. Drive 0.2 mile, keeping left at Y, into parking lot. |