Samish Flats
Washington · Pacific Northwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
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
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Whooper Swan
Cygnus cygnus
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Sora
Porzana carolina
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Cinnamon Teal
Spatula cyanoptera
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Shoveler
Eurasian Wigeon
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Dunlin
Brewer's Blackbird
Trumpeter Swan
Great Blue Heron
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Short-eared Owl
American Crow
European Starling
Song Sparrow
Snow Goose
Bufflehead
Common Merganser
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.
Amenities
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