Semiahmoo Spit
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Semiahmoo Spit is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Greater Scaup, and Lesser Scaup 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
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Pacific Golden-Plover
Pluvialis fulva
Sabine's Gull
Xema sabini
Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Common Murre
Uria aalge
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Bar-tailed Godwit
Limosa lapponica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Killdeer
Swainson's Thrush
Double-crested Cormorant
Glaucous-winged Gull
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Canada Goose
Greater Scaup
Harlequin Duck
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Bufflehead
Common Merganser
Red-breasted Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Anna's Hummingbird
Black Oystercatcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
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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