Neah Bay Trip Birding at the Beginning of the World
Sunday, April 19 through Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Location: Clallam Bay County Park, Neah Bay and surrounding areas
Price: $650
Limit: 16
Join our tour leaders for a unique, two-and-a-half day birding experience in one of the most remote and wild birding areas of Washington State. We will explore the Makah Indian Nation’s best and most beautiful birding hot spots, searching for migrating raptors, seabirds, and songbirds.
Our adventure begins on Sunday, April 19 at 12 Noon, at Clallam Bay County Park in the town of Clallam Bay, where you will meet your guides. After birding the park and beach with the guides, the group will drive on to Neah Bay, making additional birding stops along the way.
The next two days will be spent birding at places such as Cape Flattery, Wa’atch Valley, Hobuck Beach, Bahokus Peak, and Neah Bay itself, always looking for migrant and resident birds. This trip involves walking up to 3 miles a day on sometimes rough and uneven terrain, and occasional carpooling.
Cost of the trip: The trip includes Makah Tribal passes, entrance fee to the Makah Museum, meals, and guides. Meals include Sunday dinner, breakfast, box lunch and dinner Monday, and breakfast and box lunch on Tuesday.
Lodging options: Participants must reserve and pay for their own lodging. Because Neah Bay is extremely busy during fishing season, we have arranged with the Makah Tribe to set aside a block of cabins at the beautiful Hobuck Beach Resort for Sunday and Monday nights. These rooms are guaranteed to BirdFest participants at a discounted rate until March 1, 2026 when they will be released for public use as well. After that date, the discount still applies but your first choice for a cabin style may not be available. To receive the discount, CALL 360-645-2339 to select lodging of your choice as soon as possible. You must mention Olympic BirdFest to receive the discount. Check out their website at www.hobuckbeachresort.com to see what type of lodging works best for you! Camping sites are also available on a first come/first serve basis if you prefer.
