Ocean Shores
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Ocean Shores is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 275 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, and Greater Scaup 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
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Black-legged Kittiwake
Rissa tridactyla
Short-billed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Red Knot
Sanderling
Least Sandpiper
Western Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Rhinoceros Auklet
Marbled Murrelet
Pigeon Guillemot
Common Murre
Heermann's Gull
Western Gull
California Gull
Glaucous-winged Gull
Caspian Tern
Brandt's Cormorant
Pelagic Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Barn Swallow
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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