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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

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