Charleston Slough/Coast Casey Forebay
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Charleston Slough/Coast Casey Forebay is a productive birding destination in California, with 247 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and coastal habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Hermit Warbler
Setophaga occidentalis
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Redhead
Aythya americana
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Scaly-breasted Munia
Lonchura punctulata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
White-throated Swift
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
California Gull
Forster's Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Tree Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Check tide tables before visiting — low tide exposes mudflats that attract the most shorebirds.
- 5
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Shoreline Park
- Palo Alto Baylands
- Stevens Creek Trail
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