Elwha River Mouth
Washington · Pacific Northwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Elwha River Mouth is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Harlequin Duck, and Surf Scoter 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
Heermann's Gull
Larus heermanni
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
California Quail
Northern Flicker
Western Flycatcher
Western Warbling Vireo
Marsh Wren
Swainson's Thrush
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Northern Yellow Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Black-headed Grosbeak
Harlequin Duck
Rufous Hummingbird
Black Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Glaucous-winged Gull
Bald Eagle
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
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