Magnuson Park
Washington · Pacific Northwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
Free
Open daily, 4 AM - 11:30 PM
About This Location
Magnuson Park is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This urban park 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
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Horned Puffin
Fratercula corniculata
Parasitic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus
Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gadwall
Mallard
Virginia Rail
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Western Warbling Vireo
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Bewick's Wren
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
- 4
This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Sand Point
- NOAA campus
- Burke-Gilman Trail
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