Sandy Point
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Sandy Point is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Brant, Harlequin Duck, and Surf Scoter 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
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
American Dipper
Cinclus mexicanus
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Merlin (Taiga)
Falco columbarius
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Long-billed Curlew
Numenius americanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Harlequin Duck
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Killdeer
Pigeon Guillemot
Horned Grebe
Western Grebe
Common Loon
Pelagic Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Northern Pintail
Greater Scaup
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
Red-throated Loon
Barrow's Goldeneye
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.
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Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.
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Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
Amenities
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