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Point No Point

Washington · Pacific Northwest

Habitat
ForestCoastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Point No Point is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 282 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Brant, American Wigeon, and Surf Scoter 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-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

6/2/2026Discovery Park--West Point3 observed

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

6/1/2026Hood Canal--Squamish Harbor1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

6/1/2026Wallace Swamp Creek Park1 observed

Horned Puffin

Fratercula corniculata

6/1/2026Edmonds Waterfront1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/31/2026Kah Tai Lagoon1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

5/31/2026Crockett Lake2 observed

Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

5/31/2026Point No Point1 observed

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

5/31/2026Point No Point1 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

5/31/2026Chimacum Creek JLT Reserve1 observed

Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

5/31/2026Edmonds Public Fishing Pier1 observed

Short-billed Gull

Larus brachyrhynchus

5/31/2026Oak Bay County Park2 observed

Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

5/31/2026Marina Beach Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

46/2/2026

Mallard

56/2/2026

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Killdeer

46/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

36/2/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

106/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/2/2026

Osprey

16/2/2026

Bald Eagle

36/2/2026

Western Flycatcher

36/2/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

16/2/2026

Steller's Jay

126/2/2026

American Crow

36/2/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

16/2/2026

Violet-green Swallow

66/2/2026

Purple Martin

36/2/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

16/2/2026

Brown Creeper

16/2/2026

Pacific Wren

16/2/2026

European Starling

16/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.

  4. 4

    Check tide tables before visiting — low tide exposes mudflats that attract the most shorebirds.

  5. 5

    Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Point No Point for birding?
The best months to visit Point No Point for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Point No Point?
Notable species at Point No Point include Brant, American Wigeon, Surf Scoter, Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, Gadwall, Anna's Hummingbird, Mallard, Red-tailed Hawk, American Crow, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, House Sparrow. The area supports forest, coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Point No Point?
Birding at Point No Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Point No Point?
There is no entrance fee at Point No Point. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Point No Point?
Point No Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.