Kent Ponds
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Kent Ponds is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Mallard 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Red Crossbill (Sitka Spruce or type 10)
Loxia curvirostra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Hooded Merganser
Anna's Hummingbird
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Flycatcher
Black Phoebe
Western Warbling Vireo
Steller's Jay
California Scrub-Jay
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
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