Golden Gardens Park
Washington · Pacific Northwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Golden Gardens Park is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and American Wigeon 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
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Spotted Towhee (maculatus Group)
Pipilo maculatus
Song Sparrow (melodia/atlantica)
Melospiza melodia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Barrow's Goldeneye
Short-billed Gull
Glaucous-winged Gull
Horned Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Bewick's Wren
American Robin
Dark-eyed Junco
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
Amenities
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