About this birding hotspot
McLane Creek is a wonderful birding and wildlife area just a few minutes from Olympia. The pond and nearby creek provide for great viewing of many types of ducks, grebes, Red-winged Blackbirds, and many different kinds of flycatchers.
McLane Creek is a great spot to watch spawning chum salmon in November and December.
For birds, be aware that this park is very busy and frequented by school groups and many families with children. It's often quite noisy and it can be challenging for photographers or someone stalking a specific bird.
Sightings reported over the last 30 days.
Mallard
November 16, 2019 - 10:14 AM
Count: 2
Bald Eagle
November 16, 2019 - 10:14 AM
Count: 1
Steller's Jay
November 16, 2019 - 10:14 AM
Count: 1
Black-capped Chickadee
November 13, 2019 - 2:25 PM
Count: 2
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
November 13, 2019 - 2:25 PM
Count: 3
Golden-crowned Kinglet
November 13, 2019 - 2:25 PM
Count: 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
November 13, 2019 - 2:25 PM
Count: 2
Pacific Wren
November 13, 2019 - 2:25 PM
Count: 1
Song Sparrow
November 13, 2019 - 2:25 PM
Count: 1
Spotted Towhee
November 13, 2019 - 2:25 PM
Count: 1
Wood Duck
November 11, 2019 - 9:15 AM
Count: 3
Red-tailed Hawk
November 11, 2019 - 9:15 AM
Count: 1
Belted Kingfisher
November 11, 2019 - 9:15 AM
Count: 1
Red-breasted Sapsucker
November 11, 2019 - 9:15 AM
Count: 2
Hairy Woodpecker
November 11, 2019 - 9:15 AM
Count: 2
Hutton's Vireo
November 11, 2019 - 9:15 AM
Count: 1
Common Raven
November 11, 2019 - 9:15 AM
Count: 3
Marsh Wren
November 11, 2019 - 9:15 AM
Count: 1
American Robin
November 10, 2019 - 12:23 PM
Count: 1
Dark-eyed Junco
November 10, 2019 - 12:23 PM
Count: 3
Northern Flicker
November 10, 2019 - 10:54 AM
Count: 2
Brown Creeper
November 10, 2019 - 10:54 AM
Count: 3
American Dipper
November 10, 2019 - 10:54 AM
Count: 1
Varied Thrush
November 10, 2019 - 10:54 AM
Count: 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk
November 02, 2019 - 10:07 AM
Count: 1
Downy Woodpecker
November 02, 2019 - 10:07 AM
Count: 2
Downy/Hairy Woodpecker
November 02, 2019 - 10:07 AM
Count: 1
Canada Jay
November 02, 2019 - 10:07 AM
Count: 3
Fox Sparrow
November 02, 2019 - 10:07 AM
Count: 1
Canada Goose
November 01, 2019 - 1:07 PM
Count: 1
Green-winged Teal
October 27, 2019 - 9:10 AM
Count: 2
Anna's Hummingbird
October 27, 2019 - 9:10 AM
Count: 1
Bewick's Wren
October 27, 2019 - 9:10 AM
Count: 1
Red-winged Blackbird
October 27, 2019 - 9:10 AM
Count: 2