Deer Lagoon
Washington · Pacific Northwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Deer Lagoon is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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
Rock Wren
Salpinctes obsoletus
Harris's Sparrow
Zonotrichia querula
Redhead
Aythya americana
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Sora
Porzana carolina
Rock Sandpiper
Calidris ptilocnemis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Anna's Hummingbird
Black-bellied Plover
Sanderling
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Bushtit
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Pacific Wren
Marsh Wren
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
Amenities
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