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
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Burrowing Owl
Athene cunicularia
Ruddy Duck
Oxyura jamaicensis
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Burrowing Owl (Western)
Athene cunicularia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ring-billed Gull
American White Pelican
Osprey
Bank Swallow
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Hooded Merganser
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Long-billed Dowitcher
Western Sandpiper
California Gull
Belted Kingfisher
American Crow
European Starling
House Sparrow
Northern Yellow Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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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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