Urban Park birding habitat

Swallows Park

Washington · Pacific Northwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

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

6/1/2026Mann Lake1 observed

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

6/1/2026Peola Rd.1 observed

Anna's Hummingbird

Calypte anna

5/31/2026My home on Seventh Street1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

5/30/2026Mann Lake1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/27/2026Uniontown Sewage Ponds2 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

5/27/2026Chief Timothy Park2 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

5/26/2026Mann Lake1 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

5/24/2026Mann Lake1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

5/22/2026Chief Timothy Park1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

5/21/2026Chief Timothy Park1 observed

Loggerhead Shrike

Lanius ludovicianus

5/20/2026Chief Timothy Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

135/31/2026

Gadwall

45/31/2026

Mallard

355/31/2026

Rock Pigeon

5/31/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

55/31/2026

Mourning Dove

5/31/2026

Killdeer

15/31/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

15/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/31/2026

American White Pelican

55/31/2026

Osprey

35/31/2026

Swainson's Hawk

15/31/2026

Belted Kingfisher

25/31/2026

Western Kingbird

15/31/2026

American Crow

25/31/2026

Bank Swallow

5/31/2026

Violet-green Swallow

45/31/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

55/31/2026

Barn Swallow

35/31/2026

Cliff Swallow

25/31/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Swallows Park for birding?
The best months to visit Swallows Park for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Swallows Park?
Notable species at Swallows Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Bufflehead, American Coot, Great Blue Heron. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Swallows Park?
Birding at Swallows Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Swallows Park?
Swallows Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.