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Wildlife & Habitat

Wildlife Viewing

Although present during the fall and winter, peak shorebird numbers occur during spring migration from late April through early May. The best viewing times are two hours before until two hours after high tide. Highest tides provide maximum viewing opportunities. Survey reports on species and numbers seen in Spring 2006 are now available!

Sandpiper Trail

The Sandpiper Trail leads visitors to the tip of Bowerman Peninsula. To access the Sandpiper Trail, park across from Lana's Hangar Cafe, walk west through a gate, and continue along the blacktop road. The Sandpiper Trailhead is at the end of the blacktop road. From Lana's Hangar Cafe to the tip of the peninsula is 2 miles round trip. Do not park along the blacktop road west of the gate.
Visitors must stay on the road and trail. Do not wander onto the airport runway or hangar area as this is Port of Grays Harbor property. To protect habitat, do not walk in the marsh or tideflats.

Wildlife Viewing Areas

Wildlife may be seen from parking areas near the airport, from openings along the blacktop road and Sandpiper Trail, and from the boardwalk at the tip of the peninsula.

Cooperators

The Port of Grays Harbor makes wildlife viewing possible by providing access to the Sandpiper Trail. Refuge volunteers and Grays Harbor Audubon Society assist with a variety of Refuge and shorebird viewing activities.