Oakland Bay	xx
HABITAT:	WDFW viewpoint on bay, mudflats, fringe of evergreen trees.
BIRDING:	Bay offers dynamite duck viewing: Northern Pintails, Red-breasted Mergansers, American and Eurasian Wigeons, Buffleheads, Common and Barrow’s Goldeneyes, Surf and White-winged Scoters, Gadwalls, Green-winged Teals. See Opreys spring-fall, Dunlins in winter. Common Ravens, and Bald Eagles visit year-round.
VIEWING:	Walk through stile, follow trail 100 yards, turn left to waterfront. Nov-April, best birding 2 hours before/after high tide.
ACCESS:	From Hwy 101 at milepost 347, take City Center/Matlock exit. Turn east toward Shelton on W Railroad Ave. Drive 1.6 miles. Turn north on Front St/Hwy 3. Drive 0.1 mile. Turn east onto E Pine/Hwy 3. Drive 3.7 miles (milepost 6.8), turn right (east) onto gravel road at Public Fishing sign. Park at Oakland Bay Recreational Area.

xxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx