Three Crabs
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Three Crabs is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts American Wigeon, Northern Pintail, and Green-winged Teal 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
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Tufted Puffin
Fratercula cirrhata
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Heermann's Gull
Larus heermanni
Manx Shearwater
Puffinus puffinus
Horned Puffin
Fratercula corniculata
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Killdeer
Caspian Tern
Great Blue Heron
Barn Swallow
American Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Bald Eagle
Purple Martin
California Quail
Glaucous-winged Gull
American Crow
White-crowned Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Brant
Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
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