Marymoor Park
Washington · Pacific Northwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
$1 parking (weekdays), $3 (weekends)
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Marymoor Park is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 245 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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
Parasitic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Flicker
Canada Goose
Mallard
Band-tailed Pigeon
Anna's Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Bald Eagle
American Crow
Tree Swallow
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Wood Duck
Gadwall
Rock Pigeon
Vaux's Swift
Rufous Hummingbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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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.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Sammamish River Trail
- Redmond Town Center
- Lake Sammamish
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