Sandy Point
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Sandy Point is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Brant, Harlequin Duck, and Surf Scoter 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
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
Sabine's Gull
Xema sabini
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
American Golden-Plover
Pluvialis dominica
Western Gull
Larus occidentalis
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Harlequin Duck
White-winged Scoter
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Black Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Pigeon Guillemot
Glaucous-winged Gull
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
House Finch
Savannah Sparrow
Brant
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
California Gull
Pelagic Cormorant
Northern Harrier
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.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
Amenities
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