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
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Clark's Grebe
Aechmophorus clarkii
Lesser Nighthawk
Chordeiles acutipennis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
California Quail
Mourning Dove
Common Nighthawk
Rufous Hummingbird
Killdeer
Bald Eagle
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
American Crow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Rock Wren
Canyon Wren
European Starling
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Yellow-breasted Chat
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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