Getty's Cove
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Getty's Cove is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, and Bufflehead 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
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Tufted Duck x scaup sp. (hybrid)
Aythya fuligula x marila/affinis
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Violet-green Swallow
Tachycineta thalassina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater Scaup
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Canyon Wren
Bewick's Wren
European Starling
American Robin
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Killdeer
American Kestrel
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.
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