Bateman Island
Washington · Pacific Northwest
Challenging
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Bateman Island is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Gadwall 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
Iceland Gull (Thayer's)
Larus glaucoides
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Great-tailed Grackle (Great-tailed)
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Slaty-backed Gull
Larus schistisagus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Ruddy Duck
California Quail
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
American Herring Gull
California Gull
Horned Grebe
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
Amenities
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