Malibu Creek State Park
California · Southwest
About This Location
Malibu Creek State Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Band-tailed Pigeon, and Mourning Dove 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
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Gambel's Quail
Callipepla gambelii
Verdin
Auriparus flaviceps
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Band-tailed Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-shouldered Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
Nuttall's Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Nanday Parakeet
Black Phoebe
Cassin's Kingbird
American Crow
Common Raven
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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