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
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Sanderling
Calidris alba
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Blue-winged Teal x Northern Shoveler (hybrid)
Spatula discors x clypeata
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)
Setophaga coronata
Pacific Golden-Plover
Pluvialis fulva
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Canvasback
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
American Avocet
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
Willet
Least Sandpiper
California Gull
Forster's Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
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