Birding on Orcas Island
Birding on Orcas Island
Bird watching on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands, and particularly at Otters Pond Bed and Breakfast, is a memorable experience for any birder. At the bottom see links to other useful birding sites. We have a well-positioned photo area for great image taking!
Birders Online Resources
Washington Ornithological Society
Bird List
On the following list are birds that can be sighted in and around the various habitats of Orcas Island during various seasons of the year. This is a site-specific list and does not include all the birds sighted on Orcas Island.
Key
Seasons: All=All seasons, W=Winter, Sp=Spring, S=Summer, F=Fall
Occurrence: A= abundant; seen almost always
C= common; often seen
U= uncommon; seen occasionally
* indicates nesting and breeding on Island
OP= Identified at Otters Pond