Lake Sammamish State Park
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Lake Sammamish State Park is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Band-tailed Pigeon
Anna's Hummingbird
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Glaucous-winged Gull
Western Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Red-breasted Sapsucker
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Western Wood-Pewee
Willow Flycatcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
Amenities
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