Cape Flattery
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Cape Flattery is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Harlequin Duck, Surf Scoter, and Pigeon Guillemot 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
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
White-crowned x Golden-crowned Sparrow (hybrid)
Zonotrichia leucophrys x atricapilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Harlequin Duck
Surf Scoter
Pigeon Guillemot
Ring-billed Gull
Glaucous-winged Gull
Pelagic Cormorant
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Pacific Wren
Varied Thrush
White-winged Scoter
Bufflehead
Common Murre
Short-billed Gull
California Gull
Red-throated Loon
Brandt's Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
- 2
Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
Amenities
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