Gaviota State Park
California · Southwest
About This Location
Gaviota State Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 260 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Killdeer, and Long-billed Curlew 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
Scarlet Tanager
Piranga olivacea
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Bell's Vireo (Least)
Vireo bellii
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Surf Scoter
Killdeer
Heermann's Gull
Western Gull
California Gull
Caspian Tern
Elegant Tern
Western Grebe
Red-throated Loon
Brandt's Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Red-tailed Hawk
Western Wood-Pewee
Common Raven
Cliff Swallow
Bushtit
House Finch
Song Sparrow
California Towhee
Birding Tips
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Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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