Cabrillo Beach and pier
California · Southwest
About This Location
Cabrillo Beach and pier is a productive birding destination in California, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Bufflehead, and Rock Pigeon 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
Brown Pelican (California)
Pelecanus occidentalis
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Glossy x White-faced Ibis (hybrid)
Plegadis falcinellus x chihi
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Surf Scoter
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Heermann's Gull
Western Gull
Caspian Tern
Elegant Tern
Western Grebe
Red-throated Loon
Common Loon
Brandt's Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Barn Swallow
Swinhoe's White-eye
European Starling
House Sparrow
House Finch
Great Blue Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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