Vancouver Lake lowlands
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Vancouver Lake lowlands is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Cackling Goose, and Greater White-fronted x Cackling Goose (hybrid) 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
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Wilson's Phalarope
Phalaropus tricolor
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Vaux's Swift
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Wilson's Snipe
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
Willow Flycatcher
Western Warbling Vireo
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
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