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
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Savannah Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brewer's Blackbird
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
American Crow
Common Raven
European Starling
Common Yellowthroat
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
American Robin
Mourning Dove
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Western Wood-Pewee
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
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