Forest birding habitat

Tokeland

Washington · Pacific Northwest

Habitat
ForestCoastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

Tokeland is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Cackling Goose, European Starling, and American Robin 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

Lapland Longspur

Calcarius lapponicus

4/15/2026Ocean Shores STP2 observed

Heermann's Gull

Larus heermanni

4/15/2026Midway Beach1 observed

White-tailed Kite

Elanus leucurus

4/12/2026Johns River Wildlife Area1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/11/2026Johns River Wildlife Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Wigeon

4/12/2026

Mallard

4/12/2026

Northern Pintail

4/12/2026

Green-winged Teal

4/12/2026

Bufflehead

4/12/2026

Common Merganser

4/12/2026

Black-bellied Plover

4/12/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

14/12/2026

Marbled Godwit

14/12/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

4/12/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

4/12/2026

Willet

24/12/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

4/12/2026

Dunlin

4/12/2026

Ring-billed Gull

4/12/2026

Western Gull

4/12/2026

California Gull

4/12/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

4/12/2026

Red-necked Grebe

14/12/2026

Common Loon

24/12/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tokeland for birding?
The best months to visit Tokeland for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.
What birds can I see at Tokeland?
Notable species at Tokeland include Cackling Goose, European Starling, American Robin, Canada Goose, Long-tailed Duck. The area supports forest, coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tokeland?
Birding at Tokeland is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tokeland?
Tokeland offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.