Forest birding habitat

Griffiths-Priday State Park

Washington · Pacific Northwest

Habitat
ForestCoastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Griffiths-Priday State Park is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Green-winged Teal, Dunlin, and Northern Harrier 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

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

7/18/2026Hoquiam STP1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

7/11/2026Game Farm Rd, Aberdeen US-WA (46.8991,-123.9970)3 observed

Black-legged Kittiwake

Rissa tridactyla

7/10/2026Ocean Shores--Bill's Spit1 observed

Short-billed Gull

Larus brachyrhynchus

7/10/2026Ocean Shores--Bill's Spit3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Merganser

17/20/2026

Band-tailed Pigeon

37/20/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

47/20/2026

Killdeer

97/20/2026

Semipalmated Plover

1507/20/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

17/20/2026

Ruddy Turnstone

77/20/2026

Sanderling

107/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

137/20/2026

Western Sandpiper

17/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

17/20/2026

Western Gull

17/20/2026

California Gull

1767/20/2026

Caspian Tern

87/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

37/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

37/20/2026

Northern Harrier

17/20/2026

Belted Kingfisher

27/20/2026

Northern Flicker

17/20/2026

American Crow

167/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Griffiths-Priday State Park for birding?
The best months to visit Griffiths-Priday State Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Griffiths-Priday State Park?
Notable species at Griffiths-Priday State Park include Green-winged Teal, Dunlin, Northern Harrier, American Crow, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports forest, coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Griffiths-Priday State Park?
Birding at Griffiths-Priday State Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Griffiths-Priday State Park?
Griffiths-Priday State Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.