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
Song Sparrow (heermanni Group)
Melospiza melodia
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Mitred Parakeet
Psittacara mitratus
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Heermann's Gull
Western Gull
Elegant Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Osprey
Common Raven
Barn Swallow
Surf Scoter
Rock Pigeon
Black Oystercatcher
Willet
Caspian Tern
Pacific Loon
Brandt's Cormorant
American Crow
House Finch
Royal Tern
Western Grebe
Red-throated Loon
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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