Confessions of a Rookie Birder: What I’ve Learned Birdwatching at Mount Rainier

Confessions of a Rookie Birder: What I’ve Learned Birdwatching at Mount Rainier

Confessions of a Rookie Birder: What I’ve Learned Birdwatching at Mount Rainier Birdwatching at Mount Rainier doesn’t require expensive gear or a field guide full of Latin names. Personally, I wouldn’t call myself a birder in the traditional sense. Still, over the years, I’ve had unforgettable encounters on the trails—some magical, some awkward, and one that nearly involved a mid-air grouse collision. Rather than offering a species checklist, th…