There are hundreds of flora and fauna species native to Washington state, 155 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline, the Puget Sound and the Salish Sea. The state’s striking mountain ranges divide east and west, creating two distinct climate zones. With such diversity and natural abundance, different locales across the Evergreen State can be absolutely breathtaking.
But what about when you can’t get out and take a trip to a wildlife preserve and enjoy communing with nature? How can you still appreciate the wonders of life in Washington while staying right where you are?
In the age of livestreams and fantasy birding, there are plenty of options.
Livestream nature in Washington
Across the Evergreen State, there are livestreams set up for nature watching in different areas — near Mount Rainier, on the San Juan Islands, in Leavenworth and over university campuses. A livestream is simply a live view of a stationary camera that’s aimed at a particular view, sometimes panning, available online. Livestream trail cameras are a particularly popular way to check conditions of hiking areas, places like lakes and the ocean, as well as skiing and snowboarding conditions.
Livestreams are available for no charge, all you have to do is find the right one, and you can enjoy the sights of Washington wildlife virtually from wherever you are. Below are a number of options. Listings with asterisks offer multiple camera angles.
