Birding spots · Washington
Best Birding Spots in Columbia County, Washington
Lewis & Clark Trail leads Columbia County's birding spots with 104 species reported, best in spring. 6 spots in the county have enough data to rank.
Species counts are birds reported at least three times in that season at that spot, 2016–2025. Busy spots list more species simply because more people look, so compare the checklist counts. Spot names come from public map data and hotspot listings.
| Spot | Species | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark Trail | 104 | 30 | 81 | 79 | 44 |
| Grange City (historical) | 92 | 27 | 49 | 46 | 54 |
| Lake Bryan (west) | 73 | 39 | 36 | 11 | 50 |
| Patit Creek | 68 | 17 | 38 | 45 | 15 |
| Lake Herbert G West (Alkali Flat Creek) | 67 | 21 | 41 | 19 | 26 |
| Birding spot near Dixie (northeast) | 56 | 0 | 40 | 36 | 0 |