Desert birding habitat

Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate is a productive birding destination in California, with 260 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Ring-necked Duck, Surf Scoter, and Bufflehead 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

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

5/28/2026Golden Gate Park--Blue Heron Lake & Strawberry Hill1 observed

Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

5/28/2026Gulf of the Farallones (SF Co.)1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/28/2026Pacifica Yard List1 observed

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

5/28/2026Pier 94--salt marsh restoration1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

5/28/2026Pier 94--salt marsh restoration1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/28/2026Muir Beach--includes beach, Redwood Creek riparian corridor, Green Gulch1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/28/2026Green Gulch Zen Center, Zendo, Zendo Pond & Gardens Area1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

5/27/2026Crown Road Area — Baltimore Canyon OSP1 observed

Brant

Branta bernicla

5/27/2026MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/27/2026Work1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

5/27/2026Fort Funston - for long traveling lists - use specific hotspot where appropriate2 observed

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

5/26/2026Parnassus Backyards -- Cole Valley6 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Surf Scoter

5/26/2026

Black Oystercatcher

5/26/2026

Western Gull

5/26/2026

Pelagic Cormorant

5/26/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

5/26/2026

Brown Pelican

5/26/2026

American Crow

5/26/2026

Pygmy Nuthatch

5/26/2026

Pacific Wren

5/26/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

5/26/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

5/26/2026

Spotted Towhee

5/26/2026

Wilson's Warbler

5/26/2026

Mallard

25/23/2026

Mourning Dove

25/23/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

25/23/2026

Pigeon Guillemot

85/23/2026

California Gull

275/23/2026

Brandt's Cormorant

205/23/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/23/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate for birding?
The best months to visit Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate?
Notable species at Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate include Ring-necked Duck, Surf Scoter, Bufflehead, Allen's Hummingbird, Brandt's Cormorant. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate?
Birding at Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate?
Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.