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Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Walking through our courtyard, you'll enjoy the sounds of wild birds. Our location is ideal for those who enjoy wildlife. We are certified by the National Wildlife Federation and the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat. We are also recognized as a Backyard Forest Steward by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Our 80 unit motel is located ten miles south of Seattle, in the Kent Valley, across the Green River from Fort Dent Park.
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The verdant Green River supports many species of waterfowl that feed on salmon, steelhead fry, and aquatic plants. In season, fish can be caught from our river bank.
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The distinctive Great Blue Heron is one of our frequent visitors, as we are close to a nesting area. This bird stands up to 45 inches high, and is most often found by the river.
All year long you can see birds of prey. Red tailed hawks are common. Ospreys and bald eagles make guest appearances. The view across the Green River into Fort Dent Park offers a great opportunity for watching these birds.
Many other birds may also be seen here. We are on a flyway for migratory birds, ducks of different types, geese, and others. We have our own colony of barn swallows. Several type of sparrows, hummingbirds, chickadees, a large murder of crows in the park, finches, mergansers, different types of woodpeckers, and many others, are here permanently, or in transit.
Other animals call this area home, as well -- squirrels, raccoons, opossums, an occasional polecat (skunk), and reportedly, even deer are in the vicinity.
We welcome bird watchers and nature lovers, whether they are here on business or for vacation. Each suite has an 8’ glass patio door facing our courtyard, which is full of trees, shrubs, and birds.
For more information on Backyard Wildlife Habitats visit the
National Wildlife Federation
web site.
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