East Cascades |
Pacific storms dump most of their moisture on the west slope of the Cascades. As a result the east slope gets much less precipitation resulting in more open forests. Mixed conifers grow at higher elevations with Ponderosa Pine predominating at mid-elevations. At the base of the mountains trees give way to shrub- and grasslands. This varied habitat hosts a variety of bird species not found on the western slope. More from Birdweb. |
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Birding Sites
Kittitas Audubon (Ellensburg) has more information about birding Kittitas County. Most of the locations listed are in this region with some on the Columbia Plateau. |
CampingLodging
Western Klickitat County, in the very southern part of this region, has a couple of good options: |