Midway Beach
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Midway Beach is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Red-necked Stint
Calidris ruficollis
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted x Red-shafted)
Colaptes auratus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Nighthawk
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Snowy Plover
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Sanderling
Western Sandpiper
Heermann's Gull
California Gull
Glaucous-winged Gull
Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
Caspian Tern
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Horned Lark
Barn Swallow
Savannah Sparrow
Wood Duck
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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