Samish Island
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Samish Island is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Pacific Wren, American Robin, and House Sparrow 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
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Barn Swallow
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
Bewick's Wren
European Starling
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
House Finch
Pine Siskin
American Goldfinch
White-crowned Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Black-headed Grosbeak
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.
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