Carkeek Park
Washington · Pacific Northwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About This Location
Carkeek Park is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Black-capped Chickadee, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, and Bushtit among many others. Coastal and forest habitats support impressive year-round resident species and seasonal migrants.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Arctic Tern
Sterna paradisaea
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Black Turnstone
Arenaria melanocephala
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Western Gull
Larus occidentalis
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Wigeon
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
California Gull
Caspian Tern
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
American Crow
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Brown Creeper
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Band-tailed Pigeon
Glaucous-winged Gull
Belted Kingfisher
Cedar Waxwing
Spotted Towhee
Steller's Jay
Anna's Hummingbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Discovery Park
- Golden Gardens Park
- Piper's Creek Trail
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