Spencer Island
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Spencer Island is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Harris's Sparrow
Zonotrichia querula
Redhead
Aythya americana
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Sora
Porzana carolina
Rock Sandpiper
Calidris ptilocnemis
Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Common Merganser
Anna's Hummingbird
Ring-billed Gull
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Bushtit
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.
Amenities
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