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Birding Near Seattle, WA

30 birding locations within 50 miles

Washington · United States

30

Locations

72+

Species

10

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Seattle

Mallard ducks resting on a fallen log near water.

Washington

3.8 mi away

Moderate

Union Bay Natural Area/Montlake Fill

Coastal birding hotspot in Washington with 264 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Restored wetland and grassland at Union Bay Natural Area with Lake Washington

Washington

3.9 mi away

Easy

Montlake Fill (Union Bay Natural Area)

UW campus restored wetland with 200+ species, easy access, and excellent year-round urban birding.

WetlandGrasslandLakeWinterSpring
Forest birding habitat

Washington

4.6 mi away

Moderate

Alki (including north and south beaches)

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 210 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Puget Sound view from coastal bluffs at Discovery Park Seattle

Washington

4.9 mi away

Moderate

Discovery Park

Seattle's largest park with old-growth forest, Puget Sound shoreline, and 270+ bird species.

ForestCoastalMeadowSpringWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

Washington

6.2 mi away

Easy

Discovery Park - West Point

Urban Park birding hotspot in Washington with 233 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
a body of water surrounded by trees and houses

Washington

6.4 mi away

Easy

Magnuson Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Washington with 226 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Washington

6.9 mi away

Easy

Golden Gardens Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Washington with 205 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
a couple of birds standing on top of a lush green field

Washington

7.7 mi away

Easy

Carkeek Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Washington with 243 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Two colorful birds perched on a tree branch

Washington

8.5 mi away

Easy

Juanita Bay Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Washington with 217 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Washington

9.1 mi away

Moderate

Cedar River mouth

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Washington with 201 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Wooden boardwalk through a dry grassy field

Washington

10.7 mi away

Easy

Marymoor Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Washington with 245 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland and forest landscape at Marymoor Park in Redmond Washington

Washington

10.8 mi away

Easy

Marymoor Park

King County's largest park with river floodplain, restored wetlands, and nesting Purple Martins.

WetlandGrasslandRiparianSpringWinter
Lake birding habitat

Washington

13.3 mi away

Easy

Lake Sammamish State Park

Lake birding hotspot in Washington with 204 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Washington

14.2 mi away

Moderate

Kent Ponds

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 223 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
brown trees on green grass field during daytime

Washington

14.4 mi away

Moderate

Edmonds Waterfront

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 215 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Washington

22.4 mi away

Easy

Point Defiance Park - Dune Peninsula & Wilson Way

Coastal birding hotspot in Washington with 229 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringFall
a black and white photo of a bird on a roof

Washington

23.0 mi away

Moderate

Point No Point

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 282 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Washington

26.4 mi away

Moderate

Theler Wetlands

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 208 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Washington

27.8 mi away

Moderate

Deer Lagoon

Wetland birding hotspot in Washington with 218 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Washington

27.8 mi away

Challenging

Spencer Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Washington with 216 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Estuary wetland with trees at Spencer Island near Everett Washington

Washington

29.0 mi away

Moderate

Spencer Island

425-acre river island with restored tidal marsh, excellent for waterfowl, shorebirds, and raptors.

WetlandMarshRiparianSpringWinter
Coastal birding habitat

Washington

31.0 mi away

Moderate

Tulalip Bay (Tulalip Reservation)

Coastal birding hotspot in Washington with 220 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
A small bird perched on top of a tree branch

Washington

40.5 mi away

Moderate

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Washington with 271 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
Restored salt marsh and boardwalk at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

Washington

41.0 mi away

Easy

Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

Puget Sound estuary refuge with 300+ species, massive waterfowl concentrations, and restored salt marsh.

WetlandCoastalRiparianWinterFall
green pine trees near lake during daytime

Washington

41.2 mi away

Moderate

Gardiner Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Washington with 215 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Washington

41.4 mi away

Moderate

Crockett Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Washington with 213 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Washington

42.0 mi away

Moderate

Point Wilson

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 211 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Washington

43.3 mi away

Challenging

Leque Island - Eide Road

Coastal birding hotspot in Washington with 220 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Washington

48.4 mi away

Moderate

Port Williams - Holland, Schmuck, John Scott Rds.

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 208 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
a group of mountains covered in clouds and trees

Washington

49.7 mi away

Moderate

Skagit Wildlife Area - Wiley Slough

Wetland birding hotspot in Washington with 244 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Seattle

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseWood DuckNorthern ShovelerGadwallAmerican WigeonNorthern FlickerRock PigeonAmerican CrowDouble-crested CormorantHooded MerganserBlack-capped ChickadeeBald EagleSavannah SparrowNorthern HarrierPied-billed GrebeVirginia RailWilson's SnipeMarsh WrenBrantMallardHarlequin DuckSurf ScoterBuffleheadPileated WoodpeckerVaried Thrush+47 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Coastal17 locations
Forest9 locations
Urban Park8 locations
Wetland7 locations
Grassland3 locations
Lake3 locations
Riparian3 locations
Meadow1 location
River/Riparian1 location
Marsh1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring29 locations
Fall26 locations
Winter5 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Seattle, WA?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Seattle include Union Bay Natural Area/Montlake Fill, Montlake Fill (Union Bay Natural Area), Alki (including north and south beaches), Discovery Park, Discovery Park - West Point. These spots offer coastal, wetland, grassland habitats.
What birds can I see near Seattle?▼
Birders near Seattle can spot species including Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Northern Flicker, Rock Pigeon, American Crow. The area's 10 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Seattle?▼
The best seasons for birding near Seattle are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Seattle?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Seattle, WA, ranging from 3.8 to 49.7 miles from the city center.

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