Birds

The birding in the Pacific Northwest is second to none with 172 avian species calling the Salish Sea home for at least part of the year. Rhinoceros auklets, tufted puffins, pigeon guillemots, black oystercatchers, red-necked phalaropes, Pacific loons, harlequin ducks, and bald eagles are just a few of the dozens of bird species that can be encountered during a wildlife tour. As seasons change, so too do the bird species we’re most likely to spot.

Are you an avid birder? Several Pacific Whale Watch Association member companies offer specialized birdwatching excursions throughout the season.