Samish Flats
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Samish Flats is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Eurasian Wigeon, and American Wigeon 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
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Surfbird
Calidris virgata
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Western Gull
Larus occidentalis
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Fox Sparrow (Sooty)
Passerella iliaca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
Savannah Sparrow
Great Horned Owl
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Barn Swallow
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Turkey Vulture
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Purple Martin
Bewick's Wren
European Starling
Swainson's Thrush
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Birding Tips
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Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
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