Washington Park Arboretum Hummingbird Guide
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Overview
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.
Hummingbirds to Watch For
- • Anna's
- • Rufous
Best Time to Visit
Plan your visit during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.
Plants and Habitat
- • Winter Garden with winter-blooming plants
- • azalea and rhododendron collections
- • native Northwest plant areas
- • 230 acres of tree collections
Nectar feeders are present at this location.
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Free, large-scale arboretum with documented year-round Anna's Hummingbird presence; one of Seattle's most beloved natural spaces.
Visitor Notes
Free entry to grounds; Graham Visitor Center on-site; ADA accessible; regular birding walks offered; excellent urban photography
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