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 difficult for photographers or someone stalking a specific bird.
Sightings reported over the last 30 days.
Canada Goose
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 6
Gadwall
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 4
Mallard
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 6
Ring-necked Duck
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 1
Virginia Rail
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 2
Belted Kingfisher
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 1
Downy Woodpecker
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 1
Northern Flicker
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 2
Steller's Jay
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 2
Pacific Wren
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 2
Varied Thrush
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 7
American Robin
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 6
Song Sparrow
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 14
Spotted Towhee
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 2
Red-winged Blackbird
March 13, 2019 - 7:51 AM
Count: 2
Wood Duck
March 12, 2019 - 2:15 PM
Count: 2
Bufflehead
March 12, 2019 - 2:15 PM
Count: 7
Mourning Dove
March 12, 2019 - 2:15 PM
Count: 1
Golden-crowned Kinglet
March 12, 2019 - 2:15 PM
Count: 4
Dark-eyed Junco
March 12, 2019 - 2:15 PM
Count: 1
Green-winged Teal
March 10, 2019 - 9:15 AM
Count: 1
Red-breasted Sapsucker
March 10, 2019 - 9:15 AM
Count: 1
Black-capped Chickadee
March 10, 2019 - 9:15 AM
Count: 2
Great Blue Heron
March 03, 2019 - 8:05 AM
Count: 1
Fox Sparrow
March 03, 2019 - 8:05 AM
Count: 1
Anna's Hummingbird
March 02, 2019 - 12:02 PM
Count: 2
Common Raven
March 02, 2019 - 12:02 PM
Count: 1
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
March 02, 2019 - 12:02 PM
Count: 3
Marsh Wren
March 02, 2019 - 12:02 PM
Count: 1
Hermit Thrush
February 25, 2019 - 12:15 PM
Count: 1
Hutton's Vireo
February 23, 2019 - 9:05 AM
Count: 1
Brown Creeper
February 23, 2019 - 9:05 AM
Count: 2
Bald Eagle
February 21, 2019 - 3:32 PM
Count: 1
Great Horned Owl
February 21, 2019 - 3:32 PM
Count: 1
Downy/Hairy Woodpecker
February 21, 2019 - 3:32 PM
Count: 1