Getty's Cove
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Getty's Cove is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, and Bufflehead 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
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Gray Flycatcher
Empidonax wrightii
Dusky Grouse
Dendragapus obscurus
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Fox Sparrow (Slate-colored)
Passerella iliaca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Ring-necked Duck
Greater Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
California Quail
Wild Turkey
Eurasian Collared-Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Hairy Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Say's Phoebe
American Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
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