Wheelchair-Accessible Birding Hotspots Across America
At first glance, wheelchair-accessible birding might seem impossible due to inaccessible trails, blinds and overlooks. Admittedly there are inaccessible viewing platforms that only can be accessed by stairs; however more and more sites are adding wheelchair-accessible viewing options. With that in mind, check out some of these wheelchair accessible birding sites across the US.
South Texas
These World Birding Center sites in South Texas offer accessible trails and overlooks at Harlingen Thicket, Resaca de la Palma State Park, Old Hidalgo Pumphouse, Estero Llano Grande State Park, Quinta Mazatlan and Roma Bluffs. And it’s home to the Rio Grande Birding Festival every fall. South Texas Wheelchair Accessible Birding
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
Located 20 miles southwest of Spokane, this Eastern Washington wildlife refuge, has accessible trails, lowered spotting scopes and and Auto Tour Route. It also has a nice accessible blind — just roll right in and wait for the birds to come. Explore Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
Bald Eagle Viewing Sites
Want to see some Bald Eagles? Then check out some of these accessible viewing locations in Idaho, California and Montana. You won’t be disappointed! Wheelchair-Accessible Bald Eagle Viewing Sites
San Pablo Bay
Located between Vallejo and Novato in Northern California, San Pablo By is an important wetlands location along the Pacific Flyway. It’s especially active from November to January, when there’s an influx of migrants to the area. San Pablo Bay Refuge Offers a Bevy of Wheelchair-Accessible Trails
Los Osos
Los Osos boasts two accessible birding trails, just 10 miles south of Morro Bay. And don’t miss the accessible bluff-top picnic table for a scenic lunch stop. Wheelchair-Accessible Los Osos Trails Offer Contrasting Ocean Views
Merced National Wildlife Refuge
The Merced National Wildlife Refuge features over 10,000 acres of grasslands and wetlands. And like other Pacific Flyway sites, it boasts a huge influx of migrants during the winter months. Merced National Wildlife Refuge Abounds with Wintering Waterfowl
San Joaquin National Wildlife Refuge
This Central California wildlife refuge sees an influx of Aleutian Cackling Geese, Lesser Sandhill Cranes and the occasional Bald Eagle during the winter months. Aleutian Cackling Geese and Sandhill Cranes Flock to San Joaquin Refuge
Sandhill Cranes
Last but not least on our roundup of wheelchair-accessible birding hotspots, are the Consumnes River Preserve and the Woodbridge Ecological Preserve. Although there’s abundant avian life there year-round, late fall is the best time to spot the migrating Sandhill Cranes. Stalking Sandhill Cranes in Central California
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