King County
Washington Park Arboretum
Seattle
In the Montlake neighborhood of Seattle, the 230-acre Washington Park Arboretum operated by the University of Washington has been a beloved green sanctuary for over a century. For hummingbird enthusiasts, the arboretum offers something rare: a reliable year-round destination, because Anna's Hummingbirds overwinter in Seattle and can be found in the arboretum's Winter Garden feeding on hellebore, witch hazel, and early-blooming perennials even on January mornings. Spring brings Rufous Hummingbirds to join them, and by April the azalea and rhododendron collections provide vivid nectar resources that keep hummingbird activity lively through summer. The arboretum's scale, accessibility, and free entry make it one of the Pacific Northwest's most democratic wildlife viewing destinations.
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