Discovery Park

Discovery Park is Seattle's largest park at 534 acres, occupying a dramatic bluff overlooking Puget Sound on the former Fort Lawton military base. The park's mix of old-growth forest, coastal bluffs, sandy beach, and restored meadow habitats has recorded over 270 bird species, making it the city's premier birding destination.

The Loop Trail circles the park through dense forest where Pileated Woodpeckers, Hutton's Vireos, and Varied Thrushes are resident, emerging to open meadows and coastal bluffs with sweeping views of the sound. The beach and tideline attract shorebirds, sea ducks, and loons, while the South Meadow hosts raptors and sparrows. During migration, the park's position on Magnolia Bluff creates a natural concentration point for passerines moving along the Puget Sound corridor.