Union Bay is my favorite place to go birdwatching in Seattle. It's definitely quieter in the summer but always a good place to check out for the views and birding. The highlight of this trip was a Belted Kingfisher, perching on a branch over Carp Pond.
I started my loop from the Center for Urban Horticulture which has plenty of parking. I checked out the short Yesler Swamp loop before heading over to the main section of Union Bay. There are lots of ripe blackberries along the trail and I saw several folks snacking on them.
The views of Lake Washington aren't a bit obstructed by all the plants along the water but there are a handful of places where you can peek through. The variety of landscapes in this park is what makes it so great for birdwatching.
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