Spencer Island
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Spencer Island is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Rock Wren
Salpinctes obsoletus
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Sooty Grouse
Dendragapus fuliginosus
Parasitic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus
Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
Heermann's Gull
Larus heermanni
Black Oystercatcher
Haematopus bachmani
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Willow Flycatcher
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Marsh Wren
Swainson's Thrush
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Wood Duck
Anna's Hummingbird
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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