Leslie Groves Park/Nelson Island
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Leslie Groves Park/Nelson Island is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts American Wigeon, Western Screech-Owl, and Canada Goose 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
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Pine Siskin (Northern)
Spinus pinus
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Pine Siskin
Spinus pinus
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Anna's Hummingbird
Calypte anna
Spotted Towhee
Pipilo maculatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Ring-billed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Belted Kingfisher
American Crow
Song Sparrow
California Gull
Great Egret
Osprey
Cliff Swallow
Bewick's Wren
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Lazuli Bunting
Canada Goose
Black-chinned Hummingbird
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.
Amenities
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