Swallows Park
Washington · Pacific Northwest
About This Location
Swallows Park is a productive birding destination in Washington, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Tundra Swan
Cygnus columbianus
Tree Swallow
Tachycineta bicolor
Violet-green Swallow
Tachycineta thalassina
Anna's Hummingbird
Calypte anna
Common x Barrow's Goldeneye (hybrid)
Bucephala clangula x islandica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Bufflehead
American Coot
Great Blue Heron
American Kestrel
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Bewick's Wren
European Starling
American Robin
Lesser Goldfinch
Red-winged Blackbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
American Crow
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
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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