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Sightseeing, Photography, Wildlife &                 Bird Watching Port Townsend<\/strong><\/em><\/h1>\n

Spend a day exploring the Port Townsend area for birds, coastal wildlife and spectacular Pacific Northwest scenery.<\/h1>\n
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Famous ornithologist, author and authority on waterfowl & arctic birds- Frank S.Todd, birdwatching with Peninsula Sportsman.<\/p><\/div>\n

The marine areas surrounding Port Townsend offer some of the best bird, whale and marine wildlife watching in the Pacific Northwest. Harbor seals, Stellar and California sea lions, Dall’s and harbor porpoise, river otter <\/strong>are commonly seen and occasional Orca, Minke, Gray and Humpback whale<\/strong> are also possible on our Port Townsend Wildlife & Birdwatching Charters. Nearby Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge<\/em> is a great place to spot bald eagles<\/strong>, tufted puffins, black oystercatchers, rhinoceros auklets, pigeon <\/b>guillemot<\/b><\/span>, murre<\/b> and other summer nesting alcids, gulls and sea birds. During Fall, Winter and early Spring the North Olympic Peninsula hosts a variety of unique resident and migratory waterfowl including the beautiful harlequin duck, long-tailed duck, Pacific black brant, Barrow’s goldeneye, mergansers and three species of scoter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Peninsula Sportsman<\/strong><\/em> offers a variety of Port Townsend Fishing, Port Townsend Crabbing<\/strong> and Port Townsend Wildlife & Bird Watching, Photography and Sightseeing Charters<\/strong>. We also offer Charter \/ Lodging packages for photographers, wildlife watching enthusiasts and families looking for a great day out on the water plus accommodations offered in our convenient, private and comfortable Port Townsend Cabins<\/strong><\/a>. Our expert local fishing and wildlife guides are USCG certified captains and have the knowledge and experience to provide a great day on the water.<\/p>\n

Private Sightseeing Charter Rates<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n