Swallows Park
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Swallows Park is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead among many others. Coastal and forest habitats support impressive year-round resident species and seasonal migrants.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
Anna's Hummingbird
Calypte anna
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Common Yellowthroat
Geothlypis trichas
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Osprey
Swainson's Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Western Kingbird
American Crow
Bank Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
Amenities
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