The endangered sandhill crane in Washington is a rare subspecies, nesting in isolated wetlands. Threatened by habitat loss, these majestic birds rely on conservation efforts to protect their fragile breeding grounds.
Tag: Birds
Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse
The Columbian sharp-tailed grouse struggles to survive in less than five percent of their historical range in Washington.
Greater Sage Grouse
A resident of Washington’s shrubsteppe ecosystem, these birds are currently endangered.
Tufted Puffin
Once an active region for the tufted puffin, now there only a few remaining nesting sites in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the northern pacific coast islands.
Streaked Horned Lark
Endangered in Washington, this rare bird can be found in grasslands south of Puget Sound, nesting in the JBLM airfields.
Vesper Sparrow
The Oregon vesper sparrow spends April through September in Washington. It is near local extinction in Washington.

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