Clam and Little River State Beach
California · Southwest
About This Location
Clam and Little River State Beach is a productive birding destination in California, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian habitat attracts Western Grebe, Mallard, and Wilson's Snipe 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
California Condor
Gymnogyps californianus
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Black Swift
Cypseloides niger
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Red Crossbill (Sitka Spruce or type 10)
Loxia curvirostra
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Short-billed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Cackling Goose (Aleutian)
Branta hutchinsii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Short-billed Gull
Western Gull
Brandt's Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
American Crow
Common Raven
Barn Swallow
Wrentit
Marsh Wren
Purple Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Orange-crowned Warbler
Band-tailed Pigeon
Great Egret
Northern Harrier
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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