4 Chapter 4: Birds by Zone
Zone 1: Main Campus
Zone 1 is the Main Campus of GRC. This includes all the buildings, cemented areas, and parking lots south of 320th St. This zone is an urbanized educational facility with houses nearby, trash cans, forest surroundings and horticultural trees.
There are no trail segments in Zone 1.
4-Mallard-c
5-Northern Pintail
11-Hooded Merganser
106b-California Quail-a
13-Rock Pigeon-a
18-Vaux’s Swift
19-Anna’s Hummingbird-a,c
107a-Ring-billed Gull-a
24-Glaucous-winged Gull-a
25-Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)-a
27-Great Blue Heron-c
29-Turkey Vulture
31-Sharp-shinned Hawk
32-Cooper’s Hawk
33-Bald Eagle
34-Red-tailed Hawk 36-Barred Owl
37-Northern Saw-whet Owl
39-Red-breasted Sapsucker-a
40-Downy Woodpecker-b
43-Northern Flicker-a,b
44-Merlin-b,c
50-Hutton’s Vireo 54-Steller’s Jay-a,b
56-American Crow-a,b
58-Black-capped Chickadee-a
59-Chestnut-backed Chickadee-a,b
62-Violet-green Swallow-a
63-Barn Swallow
65-Bushtit
66-Golden-crowned Kinglet-a,b
67-Ruby-crowned Kinglet
68-Red-breasted Nuthatch-a,b
72-Bewick’s Wren
74-European Starling
75-Varied Thrush-b
78- American Robin
79- Cedar Waxwing
80- House Sparrow
82-House Finch
85-Pine Siskin
86-American Goldfinch
88-Dark-eyed Junco-a
89-White-crowned Sparrow
92-Song Sparrow-a,c
93-Lincoln’s Sparrow
94-Spotted Towhee-a
95-Red-winged Blackbird-c
96-Brown-headed Cowbird
109b-MacGillivray’s Warbler-a
100-Yellow-rumped Warbler
101-Black-throated Gray Warbler
102-Townsend’s Warbler-b
103-Wilson’s Warbler
104-Western Tanager
a. Building Grounds
13, 106a, 107a, 19, 24, 25, 39, 43, 54, 56, 58, 59, 62, 66, 68, 88, 92, 94, 109b
b. Tall Evergreens in parking lot
43, 44, 54, 56, 59, 66, 68, 75, 102
c. Technology Center Pond
4, 19, 27, 44, 92, 95
Zone 2: Foundation Loop Trail
Zone 2 is a special and likely the most familiar part of the campus forest. It houses the most common trails we have in this forest, including the ADA path to Mt. Rainier overlook and the fence line trail. This zone boasts some of the largest Douglas firs and Western Red cedars on campus, giving it an “old growth” feel. The paved trail provides access for all and invites a great many humans. With so many trails near the parking lots, the food scraps that come with people are also easy to see, especially those that seemingly leave peanuts behind!
Trail Segments in Zone 2: 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 24, 26, 39, 27, 28, 38, 37, 36, 48, 40, 47, 46, 41, 16, 15, 55, 56, 57, 50, 49, 51, 53, 54, 58.
4-Mallard-d
14-Band-tailed Pigeon-e,h
15-Eurasian Collared-Dove
16-Mourning Dove-i
18- Vaux’s Swift-g
19- Anna’s Hummingbird
20- Rufous Hummingbird-d,e
27-Great Blue Heron-g
29-Turkey Vulture-g
31-Sharp-shinned Hawk
32-Cooper’s Hawk
33-Bald Eagle-g
34-Red-tailed Hawk-g
35-Great Horned Owl-f
107b-Northern Pygmy-Owl-g,h
36-Barred Owl-d
37-Northern Saw-whet Owl
39- Red-breasted Sapsucker-d,e,h
40- Downy Woodpecker
41- Hairy Woodpecker-f
42-Pileated Woodpecker-f
43-Northern Flicker-h
45-Olive-sided Flycatcher-h
46-Western Wood-Pewee-g
48-Hammond’s Flycatcher-e
49-Pacific-slope Flycatcher-d,f
50-Hutton’s Vireo-i
51-Cassin’s Vireo-f
52-Warbling Vireo
53-Red-eyed Vireo
54-Steller’s Jay
56-American Crow
57-Common Raven
58-Black-capped Chickadee
59-Chestnut-backed Chickadee
108a-Purple Martin
61-Tree Swallow
62-Violet-green Swallow
63-Barn Swallow
65-Bushtit
66-Golden-crowned Kinglet-d
67-Ruby-crowned Kinglet
68-Red-breasted Nuthatch
69-Brown Creeper-d,e,h
70-Pacific Wren-f
72-Bewick’s Wren
108b-Townsend’s Solitaire
75-Varied Thrush-f
76-Swainson’s Thrush-f,i
77-Hermit Thrush-h
78-American Robin
79-Cedar Waxwing
78- Evening Grosbeak-g
79- House Finch
80- Purple Finch-g,h,i
81- Red Crossbill-h
82- Pine Siskin-e
83- American Goldfinch
108c-Chipping Sparrow
87-Fox Sparrow
88-Dark-eyed Junco
89-White-crowned Sparrow
90-Golden-crowned Sparrow
92-Song Sparrow
94-Spotted Towhee-i
96-Brown-headed Cowbird
97-Orange-crowned Warbler
109a-Nashville Warbler-f
109b-MacGillivray’s Warbler
99-Yellow Warbler
100-Yellow-rumped Warbler
101-Black-throated Gray Warbler-i
102-Townsend’s Warbler-h
103-Wilson’s Warbler-e,i
104-Western Tanager-g
105-Black-headed Grosbeak-h
Specific Habitats
d. Gator Pond
4, 20, 36, 39, 49, 66, 69
e. Cedar Hall Trailhead
14, 20, 39, 48, 69, 85, 103
f. Mother Tree/Paved Trail
35, 41, 42, 49, 51, 70, 75, 76, 109a
g. Highway 18 Overlook
18, 27, 29, 33, 34, 107b, 46, 81, 83, 104
h. Sapsucker Tree Bench
14, 107b, 39, 43, 45, 69, 77, 83, 84, 102, 105
i. Central Trail/Garter Snake Junction
16, 50, 76, 83, 94, 101, 103
Zone 3: North Campus
Zone 3 is one of the smallest zones. However, what it lacks in size, it makes up for in species diversity! Zone 3 includes the trades buildings, Campus Corner Apartments (CCA), cemented and manicured urban areas and parking lots north of 320th St. In addition, it includes the nearby north wetland (wetland on the corner of the crossroads), the CCA pond, and Lea Hill Park (including the pond just north of the park and the small creek). The park brings humans of all ages, sports, trash, and associated food scraps. It does not include the houses East of 124th street.
There are no trail segments in Zone 3.
2-Canada Goose-n
4-Mallard-m,n
7-Ring-necked Duck,n
11-Hooded Merganser-m
106c-Ring-necked Pheasant
19-Anna’s Hummingbird
21-Virginia Rail-m
22-Killdeer
107a-Ring-billed Gull
24-Glaucous-winged Gull
25-Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
32-Cooper’s Hawk-j
40-Downy Woodpecker-j
41-Hairy Woodpecker
42-Pileated Woodpecker-j
43-Northern Flicker-k
54-Steller’s Jay-j
56-American Crow
58-Black-capped Chickadee
59-Chestnut-backed Chickadee
61-Tree Swallow-n
62-Violet-green Swallow-k,m
63-Barn Swallow-k,n
65-Bushtit
66-Golden-crowned Kinglet
67-Ruby-crowned Kinglet
68-Red-breasted Nuthatch
71-Marsh Wren-n
72-Bewick’s Wren-k,l,m
74-European Starling
75-Varied Thrush
78-American Robin-k,m
80-House Sparrow-k
82-House Finch-k
85-Pine Siskin-j
87-Fox Sparrow-j
88-Dark-eyed Junco-j
89-White-crowned Sparrow-j
92-Song Sparrow-m
93-Lincoln’s Sparrow
94-Spotted Towhee-k,l,m
95-Red-winged Blackbird-l,m
108d-Brewer’s Blackbird
97-Orange-crowned Warbler
98-Common Yellowthroat-n
100-Yellow-rumped Warbler
101-Black-throated Gray Warbler
103-Wilson’s Warbler-l
Specific Habitats
j. North Campus
32, 40, 42, 54, 85, 87, 88, 89
k. Lea Hill Park
43, 62, 63, 72, 78, 80, 82, 94
l. North Wetland
72, 94, 95, 103
m. Campus Corner Apartments Pond
4, 11, 21, 62, 72, 92, 94, 95
n. Ponds near/North of Campus
2, 4, 7, 61, 63, 71 98
Zone 4: Dead Horse Canyon
Zone 4 highlights one of GRC’s most charismatic geological feature: Dead Horse Canyon. With quick, quirky changes in terrain on trail, these trail segments provide variation in forest type and habitat. One thing cannot be missed: the rich, green, moist, and lush mossy wonderland that covers the large Douglas firs and Bigleaf maples that stand across the canyon that are perfect for large cavities and nests. The human influence is present with carvings on the canyon walls, an old rope swing, a Halloween doll and occasional Mexican food drop-offs. The North East Pond is included as the top of the canyon, even though it is on the edge of the “Rainier Ridge” housing community neighborhood.
Trail Segments in Zone 4: 45, 44, 43, 42.
3-Wood Duck
4-Mallard-o
7-Ring-necked Duck-o
8-Bufflehead-o
11-Hooded Merganser-o
19-Anna’s Hummingbird
20-Rufous Hummingbird
32-Cooper’s Hawk
39-Red-breasted Sapsucker-p
40-Downy Woodpecker
41-Hairy Woodpecker-p
42-Pileated Woodpecker-p
43-Northern Flicker-o
46-Western Wood-Pewee
48-Hammond’s Flycatcher
49-Pacific-slope Flycatcher-p
50-Hutton’s Vireo-p
54-Steller’s Jay-o
55-California Scrub-Jay-o
56-American Crow
57-Common Raven
58-Black-capped Chickadee
59-Chestnut-backed Chickadee
62-Violet-green Swallow
65-Bushtit
66-Golden-crowned Kinglet
67-Ruby-crowned Kinglet-o
68-Red-breasted Nuthatch
69-Brown Creeper
70-Pacific Wren-p
72-Bewick’s Wren
74-European Starling
75-Varied Thrush
76-Swainson’s Thrush
77-Hermit Thrush
78-American Robin
81-Evening Grosbeak
82-House Finch
83-Purple Finch
84-Red Crossbill
85-Pine Siskin
87-Fox Sparrow
88-Dark-eyed Junco
92-Song Sparrow
93-Lincoln’s Sparrow
94-Spotted Towhee-p
95-Red-winged Blackbird-o
97-Orange-crowned Warbler
101-Black-throated Gray Warbler-p
102-Townsend’s Warbler
103-Wilson’s Warbler-p
104-Western Tanager-p
105-Black-headed Grosbeak
Specific Habitats
o. Northeast Pond
4, 7, 8, 11, 43, 54, 55, 67, 95
p. Dead Horse Canyon
39, 41, 42, 49, 50, 70, 94, 101, 103, 104
Zone 5: Highway Hillside
Zone 5 is an interesting area. Although it does not house any specifically identified/engineered trails, it does possess a series of several footpaths on the other side of the fenceline. This zone starts on the hillside, continues as the airspace over Highway 18 and is constantly filled with the sounds of cars from the highway. This zone has overgrown patches of Tall Oregon Grape, Scotch Broom and small trees to help maintain the slope. On these footpaths, you’ll find yourself on the slope of the hillside, albeit not very steep. The highlight of this zone is that it is a major flyway for birds in the valley above highway 18 and the green river valley road.
There are no trail segments in Zone 5.
16-Mourning Dove-q
17-Black Swift
18-Vaux’s Swift
19-Anna’s Hummingbird
20-Rufous Hummingbird-q
27-Great Blue Heron
29-Turkey Vulture
30-Osprey
33-Bald Eagle
34-Red-tailed Hawk
43-Northern Flicker
107c-American Kestrel
44-Merlin
107d-Peregrine Falcon
46-Western Wood-Pewee
47-Willow Flycatcher-q
48-Hammond’s Flycatcher
50-Hutton’s Vireo
52-Warbling Vireo-q
53-Red-eyed Vireo
54-Steller’s Jay
56-American Crow
57-Common Raven
58-Black-capped Chickadee
59-Chestnut-backed Chickadee
61-Tree Swallow
62-Violet-green Swallow
63-Barn Swallow
64-Cliff Swallow-q
65-Bushtit
66-Golden-crowned Kinglet
67-Ruby-crowned Kinglet
68-Red-breasted Nuthatch
72-Bewick’s Wren
108b-Townsend’s Solitaire
78-American Robin
79-Cedar Waxwing-q
81-Evening Grosbeak
83-Purple Finch-q
85-Pine Siskin
86-American Goldfinch-q
88-Dark-eyed Junco-q
89-White-crowned Sparrow
91-Savannah Sparrow-q
92-Song Sparrow
94-Spotted Towhee
96-Brown-headed Cowbird
97-Orange-crowned Warbler
101-Black-throated Gray Warbler
105-Black-headed Grosbeak
109c-Lazuli Bunting-q
Specific Habitats
q. Highway Hillside
16, 20, 47, 52, 64, 79, 83, 86, 88, 91, 109c
Zone 6: Abel Plantation
Zone 6 is home to the Abel Plantation; a conifer and native understory plantation for regeneration planting of several conifer species varying in age and stand density. In many ways, it may remind you of a “Christmas tree farm.” The result is an uneven aged stand of trees and bushes that give a distinctive habitat for perching birds and raptors. The trails in this zone also pass through a large boulder structure (that is quite mysterious in its placement) in addition to the Honeybee hives also located in this zone.
The human influence is not as consistent, but has been more dramatic during Covid, as a seemingly homeless camp turned into a reasonably well-developed hunters camp; it is no longer occupied.
Trail Segments in Zone 6: 36, 37, 38, 28,29, 9,8,30, 35, 34, 33, 32, 31
106d-Ruffed Grouse-t
14-Band-tailed Pigeon-r
15-Eurasian Collared-Dove-r
16-Mourning Dove-r
18-Vaux’s Swift
19-Anna’s Hummingbird-r,s
20-Rufous Hummingbird-r,s,u
29-Turkey Vulture
32-Cooper’s Hawk
33-Bald Eagle-s
34-Red-tailed Hawk-s
35-Great Horned Owl-t
36-Barred Owl-t
37-Northern Saw-whet Owl
39-Red-breasted Sapsucker
40-Downy Woodpecker-s
41-Hairy Woodpecker
42-Pileated Woodpecker
43-Northern Flicker-r
45-Olive-sided Flycatcher-s
46-Western Wood-Pewee
47-Willow Flycatcher-s
48Hammond’s Flycatcher
49-Pacific-slope Flycatcher-u
50-Hutton’s Vireo-s
52-Warbling Vireo
53-Red-eyed Vireo
54-Steller’s Jay-r,t
56-American Crow
57-Common Raven-r,t,u
58-Black-capped Chickadee
59-Chestnut-backed Chickadee
62-Violet-green Swallow
62-Bushtit
63-Golden-crowned Kinglet-t
67-Ruby-crowned Kinglet-r
68-Red-breasted Nuthatch
69-Brown Creeper
70-Pacific Wren
72-Bewick’s Wren-u
75-Varied Thrush
76-Swainson’s Thrush
77-Hermit Thrush
78-American Robin
81-Evening Grosbeak
83-Purple Finch-r,s
84-Red Crossbill
85-Pine Siskin
88-Dark-eyed Junco
92-Song Sparrow-u
94-Spotted Towhee-s
97-Orange-crowned Warbler-r
101-Black-throated Gray Warbler
103-Wilson’s Warbler-t,u
104-Western Tanager-r
105-Black-headed Grosbeak-u
Specific Habitats
r. Gentle Slope
14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 43, 54, 57, 67, 83, 97, 104
s. GRC Honeybees
19, 20, 33, 34, 40, 45, 47, 50, 83, 94
t. Grouse Gulch/Junction
106d, 35, 36, 54, 57, 66, 103
u. Maidenhair Fern Footbridge
20, 49, 57, 72, 92, 103, 105
Zone 7: Katy’s Trail
Zone 7 is home to infamous Katy’s Trail, which follows a ridge down towards the river. This trail happens to be one of the steepest sections of terrain we have in this forest, covered in Western Red Cedars.
Some trail segments take you along a knife-edge ridge. Depending on the weather, this trail can be a bit of challenge as it can get muddy. Enjoy the trails in this zone as you encounter the top view of the forest hillside located West of campus and drop down to access the river. Mind the bridge over the central creek, as it was damaged by a fallen tree recently.
Trail Segments in Zone 7: 4,5,6,7,18,20, 14
15-Eurasian Collared-Dove
16-Mourning Dove
19-Anna’s Hummingbird
29-Turkey Vulture-v
32-Cooper’s Hawk-x
36-Barred Owl-v
37-Northern Saw-whet Owl
38-Belted Kingfisher-x
39-Red-breasted Sapsucker-x
40-Downy Woodpecker
41-Hairy Woodpecker
42-Pileated Woodpecker-v
43-Northern Flicker-w
45-Olive-sided Flycatcher
46-Western Wood-Pewee
48-Hammond’s Flycatcher
49-Pacific-slope Flycatcher-v
50-Hutton’s Vireo-w
54-Steller’s Jay
56-American Crow
57-Common Raven-v
58-Black-capped Chickadee
59-Chestnut-backed Chickadee-w
62-Violet-green Swallow
65-Bushtit
66-Golden-crowned Kinglet
67-Ruby-crowned Kinglet
68-Red-breasted Nuthatch-w
69-Brown Creeper-w,x
70-Pacific Wren-v
72-Bewick’s Wren
75-Varied Thrush
76-Swainson’s Thrush
77-Hermit Thrush
78-American Robin
81-Evening Grosbeak
84-Red Crossbill-v
85-Pine Siskin
87-Fox Sparrow
88-Dark-eyed Junco 92-Song Sparrow
94-Spotted Towhee-w,x
97-Orange-crowned Warbler
101-Black-throated Gray Warbler-v
102-Townsend’s Warbler
103-Wilson’s Warbler-v
104-Western Tanager-v
105-Black-headed Grosbeak-w,x
Specific Habitats
v. Katy’s Trail Ridge
29, 36, 42, 49, 57, 70, 84, 101, 103, 104
w. Wild Ginger Intersection
43, 50, 59, 68, 69, 94, 105
x. Gator Falls
32, 38, 39, 69, 72, 102
Zone 8: West Pond/Gene’s Trail
Zone 8 is probably the zone in which the authors have spent the most time in. Zone 8 encompasses West Pond (full of a diverse array of macroinvertebrates), the sewer line trail, the west creek, and a crowd favorite is “Gene’s Trail” which slowly loses elevation as it slowly moves towards the river. A trail constructed in 2018, it is a wildlife trail that surely does not disappoint. Near west pond, the calls of the birds in their mixed flock can be the most spectacular on campus.
Trail Segments in Zone 8: 1,2,3,4,5,6, Gene’s Trail
4-Mallard-y
14-Band-tailed Pigeon-y
106d-Ruffed Grouse
18-Vaux’s Swift-aa
19-Anna’s Hummingbird-y
20-Rufous Hummingbird-y
36-Barred Owl-z
39-Red-breasted Sapsucker-y
40-Downy Woodpecker-y
41-Hairy Woodpecker-z
42-Pileated Woodpecker-y
43-Northern Flicker
46-Western Wood-Pewee
49-Pacific-slope Flycatcher
50-Hutton’s Vireo-z
54-Steller’s Jay
56-American Crow
57-Common Raven
58-Black-capped Chickadee-aa
59-Chestnut-backed Chickadee-y
62-Violet-green Swallow
65-Bushtit-y
66-Golden-crowned Kinglet
67-Ruby-crowned Kinglet
68-Red-breasted Nuthatch-y
69-Brown Creeper-y
70-Pacific Wren
72-Bewick’s Wren-y
74-European Starling-aa
75-Varied Thrush-y,bb
76-Swainson’s Thrush-y
77-Hermit Thrush-bb
78-American Robin-aa
80-House Sparrow-aa
82-House Finch-aa
85-Pine Siskin-z
87-Fox Sparrow-bb
88-Dark-eyed Junco
90-Golden-crowned Sparrow-bb
92-Song Sparrow-bb
93-Lincoln’s Sparrow
94-Spotted Towhee-z,bb
97-Orange-crowned Warbler
101-Black-throated Gray Warbler
102-Townsend’s Warbler-y
103-Wilson’s Warbler-y
104-Western Tanager-z
105-Black-headed Grosbeak-y,z
Specific Habitats
y. West Pond
4, 14, 19, 20, 39, 40, 42, 59, 65, 68, 69, 72, 75, 76, 102, 103, 105
z. Gene’s Trail
36, 41,50, 85, 94, 104, 105
aa. Trailhead/Urban Neighborhood
18, 58, 74, 78, 80, 82
bb. Compost/Work Area
75, 77, 87, 90, 92, 94
Zone 9: Green River South Access
Zone 9 has given us the pleasure of witnessing countless and continuous change within its boundaries. From wind storms that have caused large trees to be down across the foot trails, to large flooding events that have carved the river bank significantly, Zone 9 is a spectacular area to witness the beauty that the Green River has to offer. This zone provides views of the Green River, its surrounding wetlands, the spectacular oxbow, and the well signed Spicy Sinkhole Trail. and can be accessed from many different trail segments and junctions however, with the south access in mind. Be weary: the west side of this zone is known to be very wet and muddy half of the year. It is extremely slippery and can be a bit of a challenge at times due to the mix of mud and clay. The east side contains an old gravel road and takes you close the HWY 18’s bridge over the green river.
Trail Segments in Zone 9: 11, 12. 13
2-Canada Goose-dd
3-Wood Duck-dd
4-Mallard-dd
6-Green-winged Teal
8-Bufflehead
9-Common Goldeneye-dd
10-Barrow’s Goldeneye-dd
11-Hooded Merganser-dd
12-Common Merganser-dd
19-Anna’s Hummingbird
23-Spotted Sandpiper-dd
24-Glaucous-winged Gull
25-Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
26-Double-crested Cormorant
27-Great Blue Heron
28-Green Heron-ff
29-Turkey Vulture-ee
30-Osprey-dd
32-Cooper’s Hawk
33-Bald Eagle-dd
34-Red-tailed Hawk
38-Belted Kingfisher-dd
39-Red-breasted Sapsucker-cc,dd
40-Downy Woodpecker-dd
41-Hairy Woodpecker
42-Pileated Woodpecker-gg
43-Northern Flicker
46-Western Wood-Pewee-dd,ff
49-Pacific-slope Flycatcher-cc,dd,ee
50-Hutton’s Vireo-ff
52-Warbling Vireo-ff
54-Steller’s Jay
56-American Crow
58-Black-capped Chickadee-dd
59-Chestnut-backed
Chickadee-cc,ee,ff,gg
60-Northern Rough-winged Swallow-dd
61-Tree Swallow-dd
62-Violet-green Swallow-dd
64-Cliff Swallow
65-Bushtit
66-Golden-crowned Kinglet-ee
67-Ruby-crowned Kinglet
68-Red-breasted Nuthatch-ee
69-Brown Creeper
70-Pacific Wren-cc,ee,gg
72-Bewick’s Wren
73-American Dipper-dd,ff
76-Swainson’s Thrush-dd
78-American Robin-cc
79-Cedar Waxwing-dd
88-Dark-eyed Junco
92-Song Sparrow-ff,gg
94-Spotted Towhee-cc,ff
99-Yellow Warbler
101-Black-throated Gray Warbler
104-Western Tanager-ff
105-Black-headed Grosbeak-gg
Specific Habitats
cc. Old Road
39, 49, 59, 70, 78, 94
dd. Green River
2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 23, 30, 33, 38, 39, 40, 46, 49, 58, 60, 61, 62, 73, 76, 79
ee. Spicy Sinkhole Trail
29, 49, 59, 66, 68, 70
ff. Oxbows
28, 46, 50, 52, 59, 73, 92, 94, 104
gg. Poison Hemlock connector Trail
42, 59, 70, 92, 105
Zone 10: Green River West Access
Zone 10 is the smallest zone we have, but it is the wildest and least manicured, hosting the greatest diversity of birds and many other things (Mink, Coyote, Bat, Moles, Muskrat, etc). This zone is most easily accessed via Gene’s trail (Zone 8) or via Katy’s Trail (Zone 7, by way of the connector trail in Zone 9). Before you reach the river, there is a short trail section that Vernon has been quoted describing this area as “The Great Plains of the Serengeti but Green River edition.” Downstream is the legendary log jam providing unique habitats for the wildlife. The bend in the river runs relatively slow, providing a calm place for fish to congregate, making a great feeding spot. During floods or high-water marks, much of this area will be underwater.
Trail Segments in Zone 10: 13? Spicy Sinkhole, Katy’s Trail *unclear
1-Cackling Goose-hh
2-Canada Goose-hh
4-Mallard-hh
6-Green-winged Teal-hh
8-Bufflehead-hh
9-Common Goldeneye-hh
10-Barrow’s Goldeneye-hh
11-Hooded Merganser-hh
12-Common Merganser-hh
22-Killdeer-hh
23-Spotted Sandpiper-hh
24-Glaucous-winged Gull
25-Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
26-Double-crested Cormorant-hh
27-Great Blue Heron-hh
29-Turkey Vulture-hh
30-Osprey-hh
33-Bald Eagle-hh
34-Red-tailed Hawk
38-Belted Kingfisher-hh
39-Red-breasted Sapsucker
40-Downy Woodpecker
41-Hairy Woodpecker
43-Northern Flicker
46-Western Wood-Pewee-hh
49-Pacific-slope Flycatcher
54-Steller’s Jay
56-American Crow
58-Black-capped Chickadee
59-Chestnut-backed Chickadee
60-Northern Rough-winged Swallow-hh
61-Tree Swallow
62-Violet-green Swallow-hh
63-Barn Swallow-hh
64-Cliff Swallow
65-Bushtit
66-Golden-crowned Kinglet
67-Ruby-crowned Kinglet
68-Red-breasted Nuthatch
69-Brown Creeper
70-Pacific Wren
72-Bewick’s Wren
73-American Dipper
78-American Robin
79-Cedar Waxwing
88-Dark-eyed Junco
92-Song Sparrow
94-Spotted Towhee
99-Yellow Warbler
100-Yellow-rumped Warbler-hh
101-Black-throated Gray Warbler
104-Western Tanager
105-Black-headed Grosbeak
Specific Habitats
hh. Salmon Hole/East of log jam
1, 2,4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, 30, 33, 38, 46, 60, 62, 63, 100
ii. GRC Serengeti Plains
Zone 11: The Sky
Zone 11 is the largest and perhaps the hardest zone to be “Presently in.” However, we challenge you, as you find yourself in other zones, to look up into the sky and make sure to not miss Zone 11. The sky offers you the opportunity to showcase what truly differentiates birds: flight! Observe the nuances in tail spread, wingspan, and even flight pattern. Many species are ready to offer you the show of a lifetime in zone 11. Just look up!
Trail Segments in Zone 11: All! 1-58 (Just look up!)
1-Cackling Goose-jj
2-Canada Goose-jj
106a-Trumpeter Swan-jj
4-Mallard-jj
5-Northern Pintail-jj
10-Barrow’s Goldeneye
11-Hooded Merganser
17-Black Swift-jj
18-Vaux’s Swift-jj
26-Double-crested Cormorant
27-Great Blue Heron
33-Bald Eagle-jj
34-Red-tailed Hawk-jj
43-Northern Flicker
54-Steller’s Jay
56-American Crow-jj
58-Black-capped Chickadee
59-Chestnut-backed Chickadee
108a-Purple Martin-jj
61-Tree Swallow-jj
62-Violet-green Swallow-jj
63-Barn Swallow-jj
64-Cliff Swallow-jj
65-Bushtit
66-Golden-crowned Kinglet
67-Ruby-crowned Kinglet
68-Red-breasted Nuthatch
72-Bewick’s Wren
78-American Robin
81-Evening Grosbeak-jj
88-Dark-eyed Junco
92-Song Sparrow
94-Spotted Towhee
Specialties (jj)
1, 2, 106a, 4, 5, 17, 18, 108a, 61, 62, 63, 64, 81