Long Beach Washington Birdlife

A birdwatchers paradise in Long Beach Washington State

A birder's paradise, the Long Beach Peninsula hosts some 300,000 migratory birds annually. The peninsula is home to a broad range of habitats that support over 300 species of birds thanks to its distinctive coastal location. Visitors can see diverse birds in their native habitats, from bald eagles and great blue herons to snowy plovers and sandpipers. The peninsula provides a variety of fun activities in addition to birdwatching, such as hiking, biking, beachcombing, and clam digging. Check out the top things to do in the Long Beach Peninsula to make the most of your trip. Robbie Wright, the owner of Bloomer Estates Vacation Rentals, an avid bird enthusiast and photographer, has taken all photos featured in this guide. (updated:Feb23)

Bald Eagle in flight,  Ocean Park, Washington

2/24/2022 Bald Eagle, Ocean Park, Washington

Juvenile Bald Eagle in Flight

2/24/2022 Juvenile Bald Eagle in Flight

Osprey Downtown Long Beach WA

06/07/2021 Osprey Downtown Long Beach WA

 

Coopers Hawk Seaview WA

2/9/2022 Cooper's Hawk Seaview WA

Candadian Geese Ledbetter State  Park

2/23/2022 Canadian Geese Ledbetter State  Park

Peregrine Falcon Cape Disappointment State  Park

7/7/21 Peregrine Falcon Cape Disappointment State  Park

White Pelican Youngs Bay Oregon

6/14/2021 White Pelican Youngs Bay Oregon

Brown Pelican Long Beach, WA

7/31/2020 Brown Pelican Long Beach WA

 Parpala Road, Great Blue Heron

10/7/21  Great Blue Heron.  Parpala Road, Naselle, WA.

Great White Heron Willapa Bay, WA

10/5/21  Great White Heron Willapa Bay, WA

Female Red-winged Blackbird in reeds

 April 16. 2021 South Bend, WA

Female Red-winged Blackbird

Red Winged Blackbird South Bend WA

4/16/2021 Red Winged Blackbird South Bend WA

Rufous Hummingbird Willapa Bay

April 16. 2021 Willapa Bay, Long Beach Peninsula

Rufous Hummingbird

Barn Swallows Willapa Natoinal Wildlife Refuge

6/7/21 Barn Swallows Willapa Natoinal Wildlife Refuge

Savannah Sparrow Willapa Bay

5/11/2021 Savannah Sparrow Willapa Bay

White Crowned sparrow singing on a fence

April 16. 2021 Willapa Bay, Long Beach WA

White-Crowned Sparrow 

Male Downy Woodpecker, Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

9/30/2021 Male Downy Woodpecker, Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

King Fisher Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

3/9/2022 King Fisher Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

Common Merganser Female Astoria Oregon

2/12/2022 Common Merganser Female Astoria Oregon

American Coot, Astoria Oregon

4/19/2022 American Coot, Astoria Oregon

American Wigeon Male

10/23/2022 American Wigeon Male Astoria Oregon

American Wigeon Female

10/23/2022 American Wigeon Female (right). Astoria Oregon

Bufflehead Cape Disappointment State  Park

2/12/22 Bufflehead Cape Disappointment State  Park

Greater Scaup, Astoria Oregon

4/19/2020 Greater Scaup, Astoria Oregon

Mallard Male, Astoria Oregon

10/23/21 Mallard Male, Astoria Oregon

Mallard Female, Astoria Oregon

10/23/21 Mallard Female, Astoria Oregon

Western Sandpiper, Ocean Park

 1/24/2022 Western Sandpiper, Ocean Park, WA

Greater Yellow Legs, Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

4/14/2022 Greater Yellow Legs, Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

Killdeer

3/9/2022 Killdeer, Parpala Road, Naselle WA

Semipalmated  Plover

2/24/2022  Semipalmated  Plover Ocean Park WA

Eurasian Collared Dove

3/7/2022 Eurasian Collared Dove, Parpala Road, Naselle WA 

Cedar Waxwing

6/7/21 Cedar Waxwing Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

 

Black-capped chickadee in a tree

4/16/2021 Black-capped Chickadee Willapa Bay Long Beach WA

 

Varied Thrush

2/22/2022 Varied Thrush, Ledbetter State Park

Cormorants Willapa Wildlife Refuge

3/23/2022 Cormorants Willapa Wildlife Refuge

Ringed Neck Pheasant, Long Beach WA

3/23/22 Ringed Neck Pheasant, Long Beach WA

American Robin, Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

10/8/2019 American Robin, Long Beach WA

Unsure

American Crow, Long Beach WA

3/6/2022 American Crow, Long Beach WA

Stellar Jay. Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

3/23/2022 Stellar Jay. Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

10/22/2021 coopers hawk? Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

Starling, Astoria Oregon

4/19/2020 Starling, Astoria Oregon