Steamboat Rock State Park
Washington · Pacific Northwest
Easy
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Steamboat Rock State Park is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This forest and coastal habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Trumpeter Swan 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
Cassin's Finch
Haemorhous cassinii
Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)
Loxia curvirostra
Short-billed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Lesser Goldfinch
Spinus psaltria
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
American Coot
American Herring Gull
California Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Horned Grebe
Golden Eagle
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
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.
- 3
Pack rain gear — the best birding often coincides with drizzly conditions.
Amenities
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