El Capitan State Beach
California · Southwest
About This Location
El Capitan State Beach is a productive birding destination in California, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mallard, Band-tailed Pigeon, and Anna's Hummingbird 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
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Swinhoe's White-eye
Zosterops simplex
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Bell's Vireo (Least)
Vireo bellii
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Allen's Hummingbird
Western Gull
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
Western Flycatcher
Black Phoebe
Hutton's Vireo
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Oak Titmouse
Bushtit
Wrentit
Bewick's Wren
California Thrasher
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
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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