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
Black Turnstone
Arenaria melanocephala
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Arctic Tern
Sterna paradisaea
Western Gull
Larus occidentalis
Horned Grebe
Podiceps auritus
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Lesser Goldfinch
Spinus psaltria
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Common Merganser
Killdeer
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Brown Creeper
European Starling
Swainson's Thrush
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Vaux's Swift
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
- Sammamish River Trail
- Redmond Town Center
- Lake Sammamish
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