Asilomar SB - sandy beach only
California · Southwest
About This Location
Asilomar SB - sandy beach only is a productive birding destination in California, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Hudsonian Whimbrel, Western Gull, and Black-bellied Plover among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Cocos Booby
Sula brewsteri
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Long-billed Curlew
Heermann's Gull
Western Gull
California Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Killdeer
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Western Sandpiper
Brown Pelican
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Barn Swallow
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Mallard
Black Oystercatcher
Willet
Brandt's Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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