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
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater Scaup
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
Black Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Least Sandpiper
Western Sandpiper
Bonaparte's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
Caspian Tern
Pelagic Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
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.
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