Urban Park birding habitat

Discovery Park - West Point

Washington · Pacific Northwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Discovery Park - West Point is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Glaucous-winged Gull, and Great Blue Heron 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

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

6/1/2026Hood Canal--Squamish Harbor1 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

6/1/2026Pier 621 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

6/1/2026Marymoor Park--Interpretive Trail1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

6/1/2026Wallace Swamp Creek Park1 observed

Short-billed Gull

Larus brachyrhynchus

6/1/2026Etta Turner Park1 observed

Horned Puffin

Fratercula corniculata

6/1/2026Edmonds Waterfront1 observed

Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

5/31/2026Point No Point1 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

5/31/2026Point No Point1 observed

Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

5/31/2026Edmonds Public Fishing Pier1 observed

Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

5/31/2026Marina Beach Park1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/30/20269516 Waters Ave S, Seattle US-WA 47.51755, -122.259081 observed

Heermann's Gull

Larus heermanni

5/30/2026Point No Point1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gadwall

26/1/2026

Common Merganser

16/1/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

16/1/2026

Killdeer

16/1/2026

Rhinoceros Auklet

156/1/2026

Marbled Murrelet

16/1/2026

Pigeon Guillemot

56/1/2026

Common Murre

16/1/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

156/1/2026

Caspian Tern

106/1/2026

Brandt's Cormorant

36/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

36/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/1/2026

American Crow

16/1/2026

Violet-green Swallow

16/1/2026

European Starling

16/1/2026

American Robin

26/1/2026

House Finch

46/1/2026

American Goldfinch

26/1/2026

Song Sparrow

16/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Discovery Park - West Point for birding?
The best months to visit Discovery Park - West Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Discovery Park - West Point?
Notable species at Discovery Park - West Point include Common Goldeneye, Glaucous-winged Gull, Great Blue Heron, Brant, Gadwall. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Discovery Park - West Point?
Birding at Discovery Park - West Point is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Discovery Park - West Point?
Discovery Park - West Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.