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Bickleton Bluebird Capital Story | Seattle News
Bickleton, Washington, proudly claims the title of “Bluebird Capital of the World,” thanks to thousands of mountain and western bluebirds that flock there yearly—thanks to a community-driven effort that began in the 1960s. Pioneers like Lawrence Whitmore and the Brinkerhoffs sparked the movement, building hundreds of birdhouses and even repurposing aluminum cans as nesting spots. Their legacy endures through a memorial, annual volunteer cleanups, and official recognition by the North American Bluebird Society. Beyond the birds, Bickleton offers Washington’s oldest rodeo, a historic 1905…
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