Leslie Groves Park/Nelson Island
Washington · Pacific Northwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Leslie Groves Park/Nelson Island is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts American Wigeon, Western Screech-Owl, and Canada Goose 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
Iceland Gull (Thayer's)
Larus glaucoides
Trumpeter Swan
Cygnus buccinator
Hairy Woodpecker
Leuconotopicus villosus
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Great-tailed Grackle (Great-tailed)
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Black Phoebe
Sayornis nigricans
Slaty-backed Gull
Larus schistisagus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Wigeon
Western Screech-Owl
Canada Goose
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
American Coot
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Bewick's Wren
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
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.
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Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
Amenities
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