Cape Disappointment State Park
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Cape Disappointment State Park is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Merlin (Taiga)
Falco columbarius
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Setophaga nigrescens
Heermann's Gull
Larus heermanni
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
Long-billed Curlew
Numenius americanus
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Western Gull
Brown Pelican
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
Common Raven
White-crowned Sparrow
Common Yellowthroat
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Surf Scoter
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Dunlin
Western Sandpiper
Common Murre
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
Amenities
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