Bennington Lake
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Bennington Lake is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mourning Dove, and Killdeer among many others. Coastal and forest habitats support impressive year-round resident species and seasonal migrants.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Anna's Hummingbird
Calypte anna
Cassin's Vireo
Vireo cassinii
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
Say's Phoebe
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Townsend's Solitaire
American Robin
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
Amenities
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