Fiddle Creek
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HABITAT:
Five-acre municipal park, with seasonal stream, pine trees, deciduous shrubs, and ravine with rock walls.
BIRDING: Early spring songbird migration brings Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Yellow-rumped Warblers. Washington’s State Bird, the American Goldfinch, turns bright yellow in March and April. Rock Wrens abound. All year long, shrubs are filled with calls of Song Sparrows, House Finches, Black-capped Chickadees, and Pine Siskins.
VIEWING:
Good beginning birding. Take sidewalk to trail with 2 small bridges for good views of dry streambed in winter where California Quail run and Dark-eyed Juncos flit. Northern Flickers and Cedar Waxwings are attracted to crab apple trees in fall.
ACCESS: From Hwy 155 at milepost 28.1 in the town of Coulee Dam, turn west onto Douglas St. Drive 3 blocks to City Hall and park in lot to right. Cole Park is straight ahead. Trail begins at historical marker.

 

 

 

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