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Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Bird Lists
 

The 2002-2003 Vertebrate Survey confirmed the presence, at least occasionally, of 202 species of birds in or near the park. These have been placed onto lists based on residency status and abundance. For definitions of the various residency categories or abundance categories see definitions.

List of Birds that Breed at Whitman Mission NHS

List of Non-breeding, "Resident" Birds

List of the More Common Migrants

List of Less Common Migrants

List of Unexpecteds, Vagrants, and Residency Status Unknown
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Arrivals, Introductions, and Losses
Birds seen the Walla Walla Valley have changed since the time of the Whitmans.
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Birding without Barriers
Paved paths pass by many areas that are popular with birds. Learn where to go.
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Research and Restoration Projects
Monitoring and research projects
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Did You Know?
Archaeologists have uncovered the mission building sites. These sites are now marked on the ground and a trail to follow with signs tells the story of the mission at Waiilatpu.

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Last Updated: October 19, 2008 at 13:38 EST